![]() Not that these are set up for me to easily check/change as has been the case on all my other cars. I wonder if the same thing will happen with other fluids brake fluid, power steering & transmission fluid, etc. If I am unable to find coolant with exact specs, I’ll probably just buy the Porsche brand. So, I plan to try to do the same with my Porsche if possible. The manual does list specifications for all the fluids so it is easy to find high quality brands that meet these at a much lower cost. I thought as you did that for $10/year for the bolt & an extra $20-25 per year for the Jag genuine filter, why take a chance.īut I never made the leap to using Jag brand fluids. ![]() ![]() despite some Jag enthusiasts saying you can reuse the bolt/washer & Fram or other after market filters are just fine. Jag oil filter, Jag new oil drain pan bolt with attached washer. I may have one unless they under filled delivery.Īlso, I have used genuine Jaguar parts for my Jag for well over a decade. I'm still waiting to see of someone comments that they buy xyz brand an auto parts store & it is designated OAT & is pink.īTW, do most of you occasionally need to top off your coolant? I think that means you have a leak. Hard to believe Toyota does not specify the Coolant used & you cannot get it much less made by Prestone with the exact same specs. If MSRP is $46.99 than I'd probably purchase from Porsche so don't have to pay for shipping ($8) (Do you mix it 50:50 with distilled water?) so $42/gallon is not that bad for an occasional top off. (I already purchased a funnel with a flexible long spout for next time.) Ĭlick to expand.I'm not planning on risking it. Nextzett 92100815 Kristall Klar Washer Fluid Concentrate - 8.5 fl. I just used what I had on hand (probably cheap blue no name stuff)but, plan to buy this for future use: I prefer to be exact if I can.ĭo any of you purchase a brand that explicitly states it is OAT? If you purchase Porsche brand, do you buy dealer or from another vendor? Cost? Maybe I will wait till end of August when I go in for oiil change dealer & ask them if the car was delivered with coolant minimum, or if they think I have a small coolant leak. Yes, I know many mechanics say it is OK & perhaps it is. I prefer to top off with 50:50 mix approved coolant + distilled water. You then face the problem of completely filling the cooling system. Just enough to get it back up to the normal fill. Symptoms are a small puddle under the car and I have to refill the reservoir with about 2 cups or so of coolant every 3 days or so. I would only add just (distilled) water in an emergency. Low - Tech Work on High - Tech Cars Low - Tech Work on. 1 (Edited) I have a slight leak from the driver's side close to the reservoir I believe.haven't looked for the leak yet. I use this in my Jaguar & it meets all the specs detailed in the Jag manual: "Prestone® Dex-Cool® Extended LifeĪntifreeze/Coolant" (It is orange) I cannot figure out, based on the very good article you linked, if it is " Organic Additive Technology (OAT)" Prestone says: Maybe $12-20/gallon if & only if, I can verify it is the correct type. Many engines have oil coolers, but the new. Click to expand.Thanks! No I was not thinking about $4.99 coolant. Saab, Mitsubishi and Toyota have all-new '94 V6s, and although Honda refined. ![]()
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