Really hadn't expected to try out the roadside assistance so soon. I guess the good news is it was in my garage.

The car is apparently so new it wasn't in their system yet (it is now)

 

Cat not housebroken yet.

 

Can't tell if it's just water from A/C condensation, or something else. Any word yet?

 

I think the coolant is orange, at least it is in my 2014. If the fluid is orange and feels a little oily or like soap then my guess is coolant leak.

 

It is definitely orange- based on my experience with the XKR I would wager it is coolant. I was expecting a lot more this morning in the bucket I put under it, so maybe it is just an overflow situation (not sure if that makes sense)

Waiting for tow service to arrive...

 

If I were you I'd check the coolant level, just to see how much it lost. If there is no fluid in the reservoir then you lost quite a bit. If it is way over Max then I suppose it is possible that is was just an overflow. You want to check the coolant regularly for a few weeks after they fix it anyway. Some pics below in case you need a pointer.

 

+1 What he said above.

 

I like that your coolant matches your paint. Is that special Firesand coolant?

 

I assumed everyone got color matching coolant I get Firesand gas, windshield washer, brake fluid, motor oil and Irish coffee!

 

I also wonder about your coolant level. Doubt it's a cracked reservoir tank (you'd likely feel moisture on the tank's underside), though your pics certainly show a pretty (un)healthy leak. My bet is on a loose hose/hose fitting.

 

Haven't heard diagnosis yet, but getting loaner process was super!

 

Keep us posted. I need to go get some orange coolant as the coolant cap clearly indicates not to be puttin' green stuff in there!

 

Yep that's British engineering right there!

 

so the nice service department lady said to get familiar with the loaner (XJ) - apparently the radiator failed and needs to be replaced. first they have seen. bummer - ETA is 5 days :-(

 

Wow . . . that is a rare failure on a new car. However, parts are more likely to fail either when they are brand new or when they are old and worn out. It could also be as simple as a rock launched into it. The good news is a radiator replacement is rather simple and not something I'd ever worry about again.

 

Rub her nose in it and toss her outside for the evening. She'll get the message.

 

You mean the car, not the nice service lady... Right?

 

Never would have suspected the radiator. At least, not at 83 miles....

 

Something tells me it's not the radiator per se, and I haven't seen the resolution yet. The connections to the radiator are the most likely suspects.

 

They had to order the radiator and it is supposed to arrive today. Hoping to get it back by tomorrow. Will post any details they give me.