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Tiny
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  • 1998 JAGUAR XJ8
  • 4.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115 MILES
Could the thermostat cause low coolant light to come on?
Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
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No, the level if low is due to a leak. You can have it pressure checked and find it, but it may be a head gasket problem. It could also be a bad switch/sensor for coolant level If full.
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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On some autos coolant level sensor is mounted in radiator
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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I agree, check for coolant loss and also a faulty sensor, have you been topping up the coolant at all?
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Saturday, November 12th, 2016 AT 2:54 PM

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