[xj-s] Re: Engine running cooler & SICP Lug Nuts

["Peter Cohen" <petercohen@unn.unisys.com>]

Rory Young wrote:
>How much radiator fluid do these cars hold, does anyone know? I used
>straight fluid, not a mix of Prestone and water, but all Prestone, is that
>okie?

You really should run a 50/50 mix of coolant and water.  The Jaguar manual
calls for "non-phosphate" coolant,so that means either Prestone Long Life
or Texaco Havoline Dex-Cool.  When I am changing coolant, I buy 2 one
gallon containers of coolant. Then I take an empty coolant container from
my ever growing collection, and pour straight coolant into the empty
container unit both containers have the same coolant level when standing
next to each other.  I then fill both containers back up with water, put
the cap on and shake.

Using this procedure, I am usually left with about 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 gallons
of 50/50 mix when I am finished.

This method also allows me to tell which containers are straight coolant,
and which are 50/50 mix, by this simple method: If it has the factory seal
on it, its straight coolant.  If it has already been opened, it is 50/50
mix.

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