Low coolant warning error
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Low coolant warning error
Beginning of the week I got a low coolant warning error, popped open the hood and voila, I was about 4 inches below the MIN line in the reservoir. I topped it off with distilled water, checked around for leaks, nothing to be found. I took it for some short rides, checked the level, then some longer rides, checked the level, it didn't budge. I don't have a coolant smell at any time.
I had already been scheduled at the dealer for my 1 year oil change on Thursday, I was going to the further Jag dealer in my area around 35 minutes on the interstate from my house. Pulled in, checked the coolant after this, my longest and most spirited drive, and still no further loss.
I reported it to the dealer and they poked around, as my Service Adviser stated even a pinhole leak is obvious with the Orange coolant. Alas there was not a single indicator.
At this point I am watching it but confident that I don't have anything major occurring, but it is curious to have a mystery fluid loss as some others have reported. Best I can do is continue to monitor. Slow leaks will turn into faster leaks at some point so I figure it will eventually be visible.
I had already been scheduled at the dealer for my 1 year oil change on Thursday, I was going to the further Jag dealer in my area around 35 minutes on the interstate from my house. Pulled in, checked the coolant after this, my longest and most spirited drive, and still no further loss.
I reported it to the dealer and they poked around, as my Service Adviser stated even a pinhole leak is obvious with the Orange coolant. Alas there was not a single indicator.
At this point I am watching it but confident that I don't have anything major occurring, but it is curious to have a mystery fluid loss as some others have reported. Best I can do is continue to monitor. Slow leaks will turn into faster leaks at some point so I figure it will eventually be visible.
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tampamark (02-25-2017)
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My initial thought and two cents - the odor is unmistakable and if you had a leak, you would smell it.
It is possible that the last time it was serviced, be it 6 months ago, air was left in the system and over time has worked its way back to the reservoir as it should.
At the very least, I'd pop down to the auto parts store and borrow a pressure tester. Add some UV dye. Leave it on overnight, not for 15 minutes like the dealerships. If it's got a leak, then you'll know. If not, drive on my friend.
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tampamark (02-25-2017)
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The AC compressor was replaced around 6 months ago, shouldn't affect my coolant unless they had to pull hoses to get it out. I bought it in March of last year as a CPO so they combed through the entire cars system...or they were supposed to!
Regardless, that makes sense about the air pockets working their way through the system. Me and coolant smell are old friends, or enemies? Knowing a possible leak is in my future with the 5.0L engine I keep my olfactory senses on high alert when I get out of my car, nothing is indicated to my proboscis. I will give the test/dye a try if I start to see the level changing over time, for now it is a drive and monitor scenario.
Regardless, that makes sense about the air pockets working their way through the system. Me and coolant smell are old friends, or enemies? Knowing a possible leak is in my future with the 5.0L engine I keep my olfactory senses on high alert when I get out of my car, nothing is indicated to my proboscis. I will give the test/dye a try if I start to see the level changing over time, for now it is a drive and monitor scenario.
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Sean W (02-25-2017)
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The AC compressor was replaced around 6 months ago, shouldn't affect my coolant unless they had to pull hoses to get it out. I bought it in March of last year as a CPO so they combed through the entire cars system...or they were supposed to!
Regardless, that makes sense about the air pockets working their way through the system. Me and coolant smell are old friends, or enemies? Knowing a possible leak is in my future with the 5.0L engine I keep my olfactory senses on high alert when I get out of my car, nothing is indicated to my proboscis. I will give the test/dye a try if I start to see the level changing over time, for now it is a drive and monitor scenario.
Regardless, that makes sense about the air pockets working their way through the system. Me and coolant smell are old friends, or enemies? Knowing a possible leak is in my future with the 5.0L engine I keep my olfactory senses on high alert when I get out of my car, nothing is indicated to my proboscis. I will give the test/dye a try if I start to see the level changing over time, for now it is a drive and monitor scenario.
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A week ago I checked my wife's '12 5.0 NA XF and it was down on coolant by about 1.5 inches. While I check my XKR almost every time after driving it, the daily driven XF (17K miles) tends to slip by those regular inspections. So, with some alarm I took note and refilled the tank.
Since, I drove her car about 500 miles and the level is exactly to where I filled it. Who knows where the coolant disappeared to... no work done on the car's coolant circuit since new.
Since, I drove her car about 500 miles and the level is exactly to where I filled it. Who knows where the coolant disappeared to... no work done on the car's coolant circuit since new.