what color does jaguar s-type coolant have?
#21
10-24-2009, 09:47 PM
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Hey! JO & JAG ,
If this job doesn't work out, you guys should become comedians, I'am not letting no comic work on my cars.
Picture this, a S TYPE R with a hood ornament with ruby eyes, the 4.2 has sapphire, and the 4.0 has a standard hood ornament.
What color of window cleaner should, I use on my windows?
Seriously, It's all about the Brand,formula, and what really works best.
Good luck!
If this job doesn't work out, you guys should become comedians, I'am not letting no comic work on my cars.
Picture this, a S TYPE R with a hood ornament with ruby eyes, the 4.2 has sapphire, and the 4.0 has a standard hood ornament.
What color of window cleaner should, I use on my windows?
Seriously, It's all about the Brand,formula, and what really works best.
Good luck!
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10-25-2009, 12:24 AM
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Daniel,
Are you referring to me? Hard to tell because you quoted yourself, if so the link I provided gives informed advice on antifreeze selection rather than whaever colour floats your boat.
Personally I don't give damn what kind of antifreeze you put in your car, some others may be more discerning.
What do you like to use as reference for your advice? Automotive forums? Posts by Danielsatur? Give me a f*****g break!
I have refrained up to now from joining in the "Daniel bashing" but sadly Sir you are an ****!
Goodnight.
Are you referring to me? Hard to tell because you quoted yourself, if so the link I provided gives informed advice on antifreeze selection rather than whaever colour floats your boat.
Personally I don't give damn what kind of antifreeze you put in your car, some others may be more discerning.
What do you like to use as reference for your advice? Automotive forums? Posts by Danielsatur? Give me a f*****g break!
I have refrained up to now from joining in the "Daniel bashing" but sadly Sir you are an ****!
Goodnight.
Last edited by Norri; 10-25-2009 at 12:36 AM.
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10-25-2009, 09:26 AM
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I'm new here and am bewildered by the controversy over this certain member. After posting some info on the 'fog lights' question, I got three PMs from this member that ummm ahhh, were 'unusual' in nature as well as being technically incorrect.
This thread has gone off the rails as well.
Why is this behaviour tolerated?
This thread has gone off the rails as well.
Why is this behaviour tolerated?
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10-25-2009, 09:42 AM
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10-25-2009, 10:25 AM
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10-25-2009, 05:18 PM
Don't despair Mikey. We feel your pain. I haven't been blessed by the PM thing. As the rest said, forward all of that to the admins listed. I am sure they will take care of it. Please be patient and have faith. This is a wonderful place, the best I've seen. All that is needed is a little weeding and the lawn will look great again.
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#27
10-26-2009, 09:53 PM
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These days, I have yellow, blue, pink, and orange coolant in my european cars from the factory so I'm not too sure if color is a really good indicator of the coolant chemistry anymore. IMO, I think the confusion tends to push the owners to buy the expensive factory coolant.
Unlike other european makes and even Ford's volvo, Jag actually uses and calls out a common ford coolant spec which can help save quite a bit of $$$. You don't have to play the game of "I think the Porsche coolant for $75 gal is really the same as the $50 audi or $25 VW coolant." Just look for the compatible with ford WSS M97B44-D on the bottle. I just know the Prestone stuff is orange but can't say for sure all Dexcool is orange.
Regardless of color, many of the different coolants may mix safely but there are two types of incompatible coolants which will cause the coolant to turn into a gel.
Unlike other european makes and even Ford's volvo, Jag actually uses and calls out a common ford coolant spec which can help save quite a bit of $$$. You don't have to play the game of "I think the Porsche coolant for $75 gal is really the same as the $50 audi or $25 VW coolant." Just look for the compatible with ford WSS M97B44-D on the bottle. I just know the Prestone stuff is orange but can't say for sure all Dexcool is orange.
Regardless of color, many of the different coolants may mix safely but there are two types of incompatible coolants which will cause the coolant to turn into a gel.
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Oldengineer
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10-26-2009, 10:04 PM
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10-26-2009, 10:16 PM
#30
10-27-2009, 01:18 PM
Wow this thread took on a different shape! To the OP - I took mine to the dealer and at around $200, I got a new reservoir/expansion tank, they drained the system and replaced the coolant (2 jugs) - listen...it is sometimes more cost efficient to have work done at the dealership and the peace of mind (warranty) if and when things go wrong due to their work.... and it takes the guesswork out! Just my $.02
#31
10-27-2009, 02:07 PM
Wow this thread took on a different shape! To the OP - I took mine to the dealer and at around $200, I got a new reservoir/expansion tank, they drained the system and replaced the coolant (2 jugs) - listen...it is sometimes more cost efficient to have work done at the dealership and the peace of mind (warranty) if and when things go wrong due to their work.... and it takes the guesswork out! Just my $.02
#34
10-27-2009, 11:58 PM
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Back to Dexcool
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Oldengineer
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10-28-2009, 12:03 AM
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#39
02-18-2017, 06:00 PM
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Cost of fluid from Jaguar
I was looking at topping off (for now) my coolant, total refill in summer. Jaguar states that they only sell it by the quart at $27 each (ouch!!!). Does that sound right? I'm in Atlanta and all three dealers are owned by the same company so I'm stuck locally by them. If it is less expensive, where?
I'm not sure that I want to chance aftermarket unless it is certain to meet Jags specs.
I'm not sure that I want to chance aftermarket unless it is certain to meet Jags specs.
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#40
02-19-2017, 04:42 AM
Mixing Green and orange(dexcool) is a no no, When mixed they will turn into jello and you will have a real repair bill on your hands. These era Jags take DEXCOOL. In a pinch you can use universal antifreeze which I believe has the corrosion inhibitors removed or greatly reduced. Any other advise here is wrong. PS DEXCOOL is available in any auto parts store for $10-15 a gallon.