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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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What coolant to use on a late 2000, 2001 jaguar xj8 i got the coolant low warning, it is colour orange in the reservoir
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Penzoil Dexcool, it should be readily available at parts stores, Wal-Mart, etc.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...kfill/16889202
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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Penzoil Dexcool, it should be readily available at parts stores, Wal-Mart, etc.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...kfill/16889202
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Throw in a bottle of "Water Wetter" too. This will help the life and temp of the coolant.
 
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Throw in a bottle of "Water Wetter" too. This will help the life and temp of the coolant.
where would i get this?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by omgimali
where would i get this?
WATER WETTER:
Any auto part store should carry it.
It's a "pink" liquid that goes in when you change coolant. (350ml bottle).
It allows the engine to run a few degrees cooler, and lubes the water pump.
I swear by it.
It extends the life of the coolant too and prevents rust and hose cracking.

If your auto part store does not have it, you can order on ebay or from SNG Barrett. Part# CH2007
 

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Originally Posted by Rpach10115
WATER WETTER:
Any auto part store should carry it.
It's a "pink" liquid that goes in when you change coolant. (350ml bottle).
It allows the engine to run a few degrees cooler, and lubes the water pump.
I swear by it.
It extends the life of the coolant too and prevents rust and hose cracking.

If your auto part store does not have it, you can order on ebay or from SNG Barrett. Part# CH2007
Damn, sounds good. Not due for a Coolant flush service soon just needed a top up and that stupid ENGINE COOLANT LOW warning message to go away. but when i am due for that service, this is going in trust me.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rpach10115
Throw in a bottle of "Water Wetter" too. This will help the life and temp of the coolant.
Seems to have benefits if you are running water only without coolant, other than that, it is only good for lubing your "squeaky snake."

Redline WaterWetter® Review
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rpach10115
Throw in a bottle of "Water Wetter" too. This will help the life and temp of the coolant.
Water wetter or similar is nothing more than the additive package that all modern coolants already have in them. More is not better.
 
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