Jaguar operates under the British multinational company Jaguar Land Rover. William Lyons and William Walmsley founded the company in 1922 in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Today, Jaguar stands out for its high-powered engines, sleek interior design, and cutting-edge features. The brand continues to set the standard for luxury and performance. However, even a high-performance vehicle like a Jaguar can experience normal wear and tear. To keep you informed, we’ll explain what coolant is, how it works, and the steps you should take if you notice a Jaguar coolant leak.
What is the primary role of coolant?
Coolant, also known as antifreeze, combines distilled water, alcohol, and a few additives. It usually appears bright pink or bright green and carries a sweet smell. Its primary function is to keep the engine cool by absorbing heat as it circulates throughout the system.
Your Jaguar’s engine system continually circulates coolant to prevent overheating, which can otherwise cause serious damage.
How do you detect an antifreeze leak?
The first thing you should do when fluid leaks from your Jaguar is determine the source of the leak. Various fluids flow through your vehicle to keep it running at optimal performance levels, so you must confirm that it’s coolant leaking and not oil, transmission fluid, or brake fluid.
Why is my Jaguar leaking coolant?
As the coolant circulates through the engine, the fluid heats up as it absorbs energy from the engine compartment. After completing its cycle through the engine, it flows into the radiator, where it cools down before recirculating through the system.
When the radiator develops cracks or holes, coolant flows freely out of the system, causing the radiator to function improperly. When this happens, your Jaguar faces a higher risk of engine overheating. Poor maintenance or damage from roadway debris also raises the chances of cracks, holes, and further damage to the radiator, ultimately leading to a coolant leak.
In addition, an internal coolant leak is often caused by a failing head gasket, which is responsible for closing the coolant system circuit. Without a properly functioning head gasket, the coolant system is unable to maintain pressure and is unable to keep coolant from leaking out into areas it is not supposed to be.
A faulty head gasket typically allows coolant to leak out into the cylinders or crankcase where it is able to mix with engine oil, causing contamination and detrimental damage to the engine. If coolant reaches the spark plugs, it begins to burn, resulting in white emissions from the exhaust. The most common cause of head gasket failure is damage from consistent overheating temperatures beneath the hood.
Give European Import Service a Call for your Jaguar’s Coolant Leak
European Import Service was founded by Victor, an automotive guru with more than 45 years of experience in automotive manufacturing companies and European brand services. Our auto service center is conveniently located in Costa Mesa, CA, but we are conveniently located to help drivers from Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Newport Beach, CA.
At European Import Service, we decided to limit the brands we service to the above-mentioned in order to ensure our staff continued education in the service and repair recommendations put forth by each manufacturer.
Our expert staff utilizes factory-grade equipment to provide an accurate diagnosis at the start of each job. We then put together a personalized care plan to meet the needs of your automobile and communicate with you throughout the entire experience.
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