I got Coolant Low reading on 2009 Jag XF 4.2L luxury (no super charger).

I let the car cool off, opened the cap and saw the min/max indicator exposed. I put what amounted to about 20 ounces of coolant in and proceeded to drive, with the warning indicator no longer on.

A couple of days later the indicator is on again. I open the hood to see overflow coolant around the engine from spraying out from what is now probably over-filled. So I assume I screwed up and maybe it did not need more coolant. Maybe the sensor is defective.

So for a week, no warning indicator - then it goes on again "coolant level low". While driving home I turn off the warning and then I get "Engine Temp High".

Ouch. I pull over and shut down the engine immediately for 10 minutes. I'm 1 mile from home - I restart and make it home with no warning signs.

The car appears to have enough coolant in it. Makes no sense. Engine is not blown, but very scary.

Going to real mechanic in a couple of days. I'm going to have it towed to him.

Anyone have a similar experience?

Thank you

 

Are you only interested in asking the advice and opinions of members in US Northeast Region?

I'd have thought this was a question best aimed at all XF owning members and more appropriately posted in X250 forum .......

Graham

 

You are totally correct.

I find this hard to navigate. I couldn't find where to post it.

I'm going to try to find that .

Thanks!