Someone please tell me the exact location of the coolant tank in the engine of the Jaguar XJ8 1998 model. I can't seem to find it

 

do you mean where you check level and top water up? if so open bonnet look at rear of engine below windscreen you will see from the right tool kit then you should filler cap marked on DO NOT REMOVE WHEN HOT hope this helps

 

Then follow the small line from the front of the tank described by X300man to another overflow tank located in the left fenderwell.

 

Here's all the reservoir and dipstick locations:



Graham

 

Thanks to you all for your very helpful responses. I know where to look now. Say, do I put coolant in directly? Or should it be mixed with water? The coolant I have is called ABRO Long Lasting Green and says DO NOT DILUTE.

 

The advice on the forum is not to mix different colours of antifreeze as they can react with each other and coagulate and form blockages etc.....If the one you have is the correct standard for the Jaguar - check the standards and recommendations in the hand book etc. - and it states 'don't dilute'...then, don't dilute......Hope this helps

Allan

 

I do a 50/50 mix if this helps

 

Thank you very much Allan.
Meanwhile i had an owner's manual that I misplaced a little while ago. How do I get a free manual online for the Jaguar XJ8? The ones I have come across require some form of payment. Even so, they may not be comprehensive enough.

 

Follow the links in post #6 of this thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ownload-66381/

You can download both the Driver's Handbook and the Vehicle Care Handbook as free PDF's.

Graham

 

Use Green Coolant only. You can buy it either full strength or diluted. They cost almost the same. Since yours says don't dilute, it is already pre mixed with 50% water. Read the forum about downloading "JTIS". It is a time consuming process, but worth it. That will give you most of the technical information you need.

Buy some extra hard plastic coolant lines for about $26 each. They break very easily. CHEAP insurance.

 

Thanks to all my friends for thievery helpful responses.

 

I apologise for the typo. I meant to write the following : Thanks to all my friends for the very helpful responses