low coolant light warning

1998 JAGUAR XJ8
172,000 MILES
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SALIM05
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i have Jaguar Daimler model 1998 V8, every time i drive it it shows me the signal Engine coolant is low, then i add water and signal dispear. if stop for a while then start the car the same message appers again and i keep add water every time.what is the problem? some times after stopping the car water come out from overflow tank. the temperature gauge raise to half way which i thick in normal for middle east countries.
Dec 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and Test the thermostat and coolant temperature sensor-
Dec 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM
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