Yes that is exactly what I was thinking... I'm taking it to the tech tomorrow. When I put coolant in the morning I will be filling from the reservoir?.. And do I fill, start engine, then continue to top it off?... I'm thinking so much has been lost that it won't be enough to just fill the reservoir once?...

 

It's no different than any other car. Fill it, run it a bit and if it drops add to it. Unless it's pouring out the bottom of the car, you should be good for your 12 mile drive. Also, just keep the 50/50 gallon in the boot.

 

Thank you Sean!!!!... I'm hoping for the best outcome tomorrow, I'm in need of surgery so repair costs are out of the question.. I just dropped 488.00 to have Plugs & Coils done and 180.00 for TPMS replaced.. Both with my own parts..
I have 2 Gallons of Peak for Jaguar ready... I mixed with distilled water from concentrate as I want more of a 60/40 as it's getting cold here in Wisconsin..

 

Thank you Cee... It's going to the tech this morning.. They said they would come out to the house..

 

I wasn't able to get the car to the tech as he has been out sick.. Hoping to take Monday.. I'm wondering how much coolant I need to put in the reservoir to run the car safely?... I have 2 gallons on hand and a gallon of water for a justin case situation while driving...

 

You can only put in the amount that the reservoir will hold.

Richard

 

So you fill the reservoir, start the car let the coolant flow into the engine and the coolant level should go down?... Then shut off the engine and add more- keep doing this until the system is full?
thank you Richard

 

Fill the reservoir and replace the cap and start the engine. If the level is still above the minimum mark after a minute, then set off on your 12 mile journey. Pull in half way and leave the engine running and check the level. If the reservoir is still at least half full, then finish your journey and do not worry about topping up again.

If the level drops to around the minimum every time you top up the reservoir and start the engine, there will be coolant pouring out underneath the car or in the exhaust. If the coolant loss is that bad you will either need to use a trailer or take a lot of water with you (plain water is fine for this) and stop every mile and fill the reservoir again.

If the reservoir drains out below half-full as soon as you start the engine or even before you start it, you will definitely need a trailer delivery.

Richard

 

Greetings Richard,
My sentiments exactly!!... the leak is a very slow one but only took two days to empty the reservoir. When I went to drive the car the light came on and I then proceeded to check the reservoir proved to be emptied within the time I brought the car home after having plugs & coils replaced. So, within 48hours the reservoir was drained... But I will follow your advice with many thanks!!!...
Regard's,
Partrick

 

Well, i have a different and much more risk adverse approach: flat bed it into the shop. If the engine overheats, you will have a very expensive and oversized paper weight on your hands.

 

I'm going under the car today... I have 2 jack-ramps in boxes ready to use and a creeper dolly to work under, with my back the way it is needing spinal surgery is going to be a task... I can't take the risk of blowing that engine!!.. The V8 5.0L in that car is a pressurized environment and can only cool itself under that pressure. I'm also concerned about the temperature today reaching 80F- It's just going to be added stress on the engine... No AC either!!.. I really don't have the funds available to flat bed my baby girl. I had to resign from my position at work in September... As my health is declining... Maybe it's time to have her adopted?

 

 

I did my early motoring in the 1960's and, where I lived, virtually nobody was using any coolant additive in those days so radiators and cooling systems were always corroded and leaking and stopping a couple of times on every journey to top up the system from the gallon water container in the boot was par for the course. 😲

Richard

 

yes… there are significant differences between the demands of a cooling system from the 1960’s and today. Good luck with that approach, here.

 

Which is why I'm suggesting a much more cautious approach than I would have suggested 60 years. The OP only has to move the car for 12 miles. As long as he keeps a close eye on the coolant level, it's perfectly doable unless the leak is of major proportions which I cover in my plan.

Richard

 

Thank you Gentoemen!!.. Caution is of top priority!!!.. I will be traveling very Skilffully.. Not to overheat, and the leak is not a squirt or a pour, it's a drip.. Unless of course it gets worse along the way as I haven't ran the car for over a week and will be filling the system in the am... I have 3 gallons of 50/50 2 that I mixed from a 1 gallon concentrate, and the other purchased yesterday.

 

That’s an impressive ramp kit, but is the angle too steep to clear your baby’s nose?

 

Great Question???... I didn't even try to attempt.. hmmmmm... Taking it to the tech in the am....

 

Made it to the service center with zero problems!!!.. No leaks!!!!... The tech said that is strange there is no leak?... The AC came on automatically as it's near 80F.. Still no issues!!!

 

Like those ramps. Supposed to be low profile for lower cars. A piece of 2x6 in front of them may help. Might have to get a set.