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A long time since I've heard the term Anti Freeze. It's usually called Coolant as the product is used all year round and does a lot more than protect against frost.
You want Extended Life Coolant (usually coloured orange) to specification WSS-M97B44-D. Although available from Jaguar Dealers, it is also widely available from a lot of auto parts suppliers. It's the specification that's important, not the brand.
Graham
A long time since I've heard the term Anti Freeze. It's usually called Coolant as the product is used all year round and does a lot more than protect against frost.
You want Extended Life Coolant (usually coloured orange) to specification WSS-M97B44-D. Although available from Jaguar Dealers, it is also widely available from a lot of auto parts suppliers. It's the specification that's important, not the brand.
Graham
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If someone has replaced the coolant with something other than OEM, then the coolant you need should be compatible with the coolant that is already in the system. (ie. if it is green, then you should either flush and replace with what you want or just add GREEN coolant)
Do Not Mix different types of coolant!!
bob
Do Not Mix different types of coolant!!
bob
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Does Dex-Cool show the specification on the label?
All coolant sold in Europe must show the specification and I wondered if it is the same in the US.
Graham
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Graham,
Yes, the specs are indeed printed on the Dex-Cool jug's label. So are the specs for the other coolant jugs I must keep on my garage shelf to service our other vehicles. The two Jaguars, my Dodge Ram pickup, and our Subaru Outback all require different coolant formulas, so I always keep three different types of coolants handy....
Yes, the specs are indeed printed on the Dex-Cool jug's label. So are the specs for the other coolant jugs I must keep on my garage shelf to service our other vehicles. The two Jaguars, my Dodge Ram pickup, and our Subaru Outback all require different coolant formulas, so I always keep three different types of coolants handy....
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Maybe it's my Scottishness?
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Norri,
Your own preferred coolant is supplied slightly less than 50/50 .......
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..... and 50% of that bottle makes for very expensive water.
Graham
Your own preferred coolant is supplied slightly less than 50/50 .......
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..... and 50% of that bottle makes for very expensive water.
Graham
50/50 is ~$13/Gal 100% is ~$15/Gal Distilled water is ~$2/Gal so two gallons of 50/50 for ~$17 a $9 saving, worth 5 minutes of my time.
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This is what it would take me with unmixed.
- going to purchase the water (30 min)
- finding a suitable container to mix it in (5 min)
- mixing (5 min)
- dealing with the left over mix (5 min)
- cleanup & storage (10 min)
VS with premixed
- Open bottle (1 min)
- Pour (2 min)
- Close bottle (1 min)
- Shelve or discard bottle (1 min)
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- going to purchase the water (30 min)
- Purchase water and coolant at same time (0 additional mins)
- finding a suitable container to mix it in (5 min)
- Use empty coolant container for mixing (0 additional mins)
- mixing (5 min)
- dealing with the left over mix (5 min)
- Nothing left over, 1gal new coolant + 1 gal water in old and new coolant containers.
- cleanup & storage (10 min)
- Assuming I didn't make a mess and storage is the same for purchased and self mixed coolant (0 additional mins)
- You will have to make another trip to the store while I am still using my second gal
(30 additional mins)
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I agree with rothwell. In this particular case, the Dex-Cool 50/50 mix is much easier for me to store and use as needed. And because I purchase a gallon jug of it only every three years or so, I am not going to quibble about the cost differential. Yes indeed, I keep a tight wallet. But this particular example is simply too insignificant to be OCD about....
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- going to purchase the water (30 min)
- Purchase water and coolant at same time (0 additional mins)
- finding a suitable container to mix it in (5 min)
- Use empty coolant container for mixing (0 additional mins)
- mixing (5 min)
- dealing with the left over mix (5 min)
- Nothing left over, 1gal new coolant + 1 gal water in old and new coolant containers.
- cleanup & storage (10 min)
- Assuming I didn't make a mess and storage is the same for purchased and self mixed coolant (0 additional mins)
- You will have to make another trip to the store while I am still using my second gal
(30 additional mins)
And what empty coolant container? You even keep those around?
I will have to try the Highland Park now for sure. My local source only carries a $700 bottle of the 25 year old.
I see they have a 30 year old for $1300
I will have to start with the $60 15 year old since it will last maybe 3-4 days in the company I keep.
I hope it doesn't take like antifreeze.