2020 Jaguar F-Pace Coolant Service Done Right, by The Mechanic OC on YouTube. 4 min 44 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 44 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground and let the engine cool fully, at least an hour, before you open the cap or drain anything.
Open the hood and find the coolant reservoir, the pressure cap and the drain tap on the radiator or lower hose.
Set a drain pan under the drain point, open it, then unscrew the pressure cap so the coolant flows out freely.
Let the system drain completely. If the reservoir looks dirty or sludgy, rinse it out with distilled water before refilling.
Close the drain and fit a new washer or plug if the old one is worn. Snug it by hand, then nip it up without over-tightening.
Pour in premixed coolant that meets Jaguar's spec for your car, slowly, until it reaches the cold fill line on the reservoir.
Start the engine, set the heater to full hot and let it idle. Keep topping up the reservoir as the level drops and air works out.
Squeeze the upper radiator hose a few times to push trapped air out, then let the engine run until the cooling fan cycles on and off.
Top up to the cold line, fit the cap tightly and take a short drive with the heater on. Recheck the level once the engine is cold.
Tips and common mistakes
Never open the cap on a hot engine, the coolant is under pressure and can scald you.
Mixing different coolant types can turn the fluid to sludge, so stick to the spec in your owner's manual.
Air pockets are the usual cause of a heater that blows cold and a temperature gauge that climbs.
Take the old coolant to a recycling centre, it is toxic and should not go down the drain.
Questions
How much coolant does a 2020 F-Pace hold?
Check the owner's manual for the exact capacity and spec. A drain and fill takes less than a dry fill, so buy a little more than you expect to use.
How do I know all the air is out of the system?
The heater blows hot at idle, the reservoir level stops dropping and the radiator fan cycles normally. Check the level again when the engine is cold the next day.
Can I just top up the coolant instead of draining it?
Topping up helps for a while, but the coolant still breaks down over time. A drain and fill every few years keeps the corrosion protection fresh.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
