Just had my check coolant light go on and needed to add almost half a gallon of the orange antifreeze. My car is do for annual service(so I have not checked level for a year), but was surprised with how low it was.

Anyone have feedback on if this is normal?

Anyone have a repair person in Atlanta they are happy with?

 

Check to make sure the water pump is not leaking. I had this problem with my car. No sign of a leak except an occasional antifreeze smell and then the low coolant light came on. Mine was a very slow leak over time. New water pump solved the problem.

 

Not normal. It is a closed system so there should be next to no loss.

 

Would you also guess water pump?

 

Someone else mentioned they had developed a crack between the radiator top tank and the radiator core, requiring a radiator replacement.

 

No guessing. Coolant leaks, unless they are internal, are fairly easy to find. A pressure tester used properly will likely turn it up. I also think that I remember that coolant shows up with UV light. If my aged memory is correct, using a UV light with a pressure tester should show a leak pretty quickly.

 

Yep, same thing happened with my 2014. My water pump had a very slow leak just like you described. Dealer first pressure tested it and said everything was fine. I came back the next week and told them I still smell coolant ever time I shut the car off. They ended up replacing the water pump which fixed my leak! Check the water pump for a small leak.

 

I had the same issue with my 2013 V6S. It was first diagnosed with a failed water pump. So they replaced that.

Then they started finding coolant leaks. I am now six months down the track and I have had the car in my possession for one of those months. It's currently back at the dealership again.

So far it's been back four times for coolant leaks - the most recent one from a hose connecting to the thermostat housing.

They keep pressure testing and sending it back to me saying it's all repaired - then the coolant warning comes on again and it's back on a truck.

I am now seeking legal advice as Jaguar Australia have been absolutely useless. They ignored my first two requests for action and only when I contacted the Director of Sales through LinkedIn did they take any notice at all.

Thank God for a new service consultant at the dealership who is helpful.

I am still trying to get a resolution to a diff that isn't working properly since new. Jaguar assures me it is fine. It's clearly not.

I will never ever buy a Jag again.

 

I had the same issue. We virtually have the same car. Wound up being the water pump. Here’s the thread.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...oolant-191343/

 

I realize this is an old thread, but I'm having the same issue with low coolant. I recently started getting the low coolant message. My F-Type is a 2017 V6 S. The odd thing is that there has been no smell and not a drop on the ground. The level in the reservoir is definitely low. I jacked up the car and discovered that the rock shield under the engine was wet. So, I removed it. This is what was revealed.



Would it make sense that a leaking water pump would result in such a mess? Or, is this mess possibly the result of another issue?

 

If the problem is not the water pump, and if you have not (yet) replaced the original plastic coolant pipes (3 of them, two at the front of the engine, one at the rear) you should do this now. The original pipes tended to leak at the seams. The revised design eliminates the seams on the front pipes, but there are now aluminum pipes for all three items. The pipe failure is a “when” not an “if”, so proactive replacement is advisable. You do not want the engine to overheat!

 

I was not aware of the redesign of the coolant pipes. Is there a picture or a diagram that shows their locations?

 

From the looks of things, I'd guess the water pump, but it could also be the cooling pipes. Regardless, get a set of the aluminum pipes (many sources, including Amazon), and replace them while you're in there. The parts are cheap, but the labor to get to them (or the water pump) is a pain - you have to remove the supercharger. Don't set yourself up to go through it twice. In the meantime, while you're taking delivery on the new pipes, keep an eye on the fluid level and - especially - your engine temp. If the temperature starts rising above normal, shut down promptly. If it really is a slow leak, you won't have a problem, but you don't want to be careless and fry your engine.

I have a set of the aluminum pipes on the shelf for eventual use. The MY14 is still going strong with the originals. The MY17 pipes started to leak under warranty, but before the aluminum ones became available, so it now has the newer plastic design. There doesn't seem to be a problem with the new version (which is all your dealer will have), but I like the metal ones.

 

So, to make sure that I have this straight. The aluminum ones are not made by Jaguar and therefore would not be installed by a dealership?

 

The aluminum ones are not made by Jaguar - whether they'd install them or not is up to the dealer. I've had other non-OEM components installed at my dealer.

 

You may want to read this LONG topic on the aluminum pipes. Best to start on the last page or two for the most up to date info.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...258775/page28/


There ARE genuine JLR-made pipes made for Land Rovers

 

Yes that's the confusing part as Carbuff2 points out?
When the new 5.0L engine was released the front cooling pipes were Aluminum from the factory for the first year or two. Then they changed everything to plastic and we got several generations of those as problems showed up. Now in 2024 for some reason Jaguar has again released the pipes in Aluminum?

As far as what the dealers are installing now? I am not sure but have seen pictures of the factory versions with JLR cast into the metal.
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Dealer installation: my JLR dealer had no issue and no problems installing the 3 aluminum pipes. At the same time I had the thermostat unit and the water pump replaced as well as the supercharger oil and the supercharger damper. The car went in with all its original bits and no problems, and it came out of the dealer’s shop with the upgraded parts installed and no problems. Better to be proactive than to wait for something to fail.

 

Pursuant to the large thread on the coolant pipes, I asked my JLR dealer to replace my 2017 V6 (built late 2016) flanged pipes with their approved replacements. The water pump and another coolant line were also replaced, under warranty at the time. I subsequently ordered and stored the aluminum pipe set (EuroAmp). I have seen the LR tagged parts but have no official verification that those LR parts would fit in my 2017 V6. Do read that linked thread. There are some owners that have had the original flanged pipes with no issues, but most have either had the leaks, or proactively changed out the flanged pipes. Whether and when the pipes fail may be a combination of the weather where the car is, and/or how the car is used. Some also take that engine cover off, but that brings on its own problems as it would allow rain or wash water to enter the engine compartment, possibly harming vital components like the injectors. In Wisconsin we don't have the heat extremes of some locations. In the summer the car is put back in the garage and I raise the hood/bonnet for a cool off. I have no automotive engineering background, but to me, a FLANGED, plastic welded seamed pipe, conducting hot liquid in a hot ambient setting looked like a problem waiting to happen. Best thing is to also routinely check the fluid level in the coolant reservoir to catch early on, the signs of any possible leaks. I had all my old British boys train me to do routine fluid checks before a drive, we 've become spoiled with all the gadgets and idiot lights that are SUPPOSED to warn us of issues, but with something like a coolant level, easy enough to check with my own eyes.

 

I really appreciate the information that y'all have shared. It's been very educational. I'd love to tackle this myself, but simply don't have the time right now. Fortunately, I have found a local Jaguar shop that should be able to take of things for me. I spoke with the owner, and he even brought up the subject of the aluminum pipes. I'll let y'all know how things progress.