We drove from New jersey to Maine for a weekend road trip in our 2006 XJ Vanden plas. The coolant light came on after 4 hours of drving and I discovered a small leak under the car on the driver side towards rear of the engine. I cannot get under the car to identify the exact location. We have been topping up the reservoir which is going down by half in 2 hours. We have therefore stopped in Augusta, ME yesterday afternoon but everything locally is shut for the weekend. AAA could not help us out beyond offering a tow service. I need your help urgently in deciding the next step:
- can I drive the car, stopping and topping the coolant every hour ? I am worried that on highway driving the leak may get bigger.
- any recommendation for a mechanic

Thanks a lot.

peeam

 

Welcome to the forum Peeam,

I've moved your other identical post to X350 forum for advice from members with the same model. Here's the direct link to it:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...d-trip-150159/

Graham

 

According to Car Talk, this shop in Augusta Maine has a 5 star rating...

Al's Certified Auto Repair
5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews
316 State St, Augusta, ME 04330, us
(207) 622-4747

Another option is to ask AAA to recommend one of their approved shops in the area who specializes in Jag issues and/or coolant issues.

Sorry can't help more.
Steve