Jaguar Sales, Servie and Repairs

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We suggest owners of “modern series” Jaguar cars follow the maintenance schedules below. These are our recommendations for your Jaguar service and are based upon our experience servicing Jaguar. In some respects they differ from the manufacturer schedule. In some cases we recommend your Jaguar service at more frequent intervals than your Jaguar owner's book, and that's because we've seen problems with customer cars that supposedly followed the factory schedule. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Jaguar Service and Jaguar Repairs

Click on Group # for applicable maintenance schedules

Group 1 1974-1981 XJ6
1982-1987 Series III
1974-1993 XJ-S
Group 2 1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas; XJR models have additional requirements.
1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and convertible models.
Group 3 1998-2002 XJ8, XJ8L, and Vanden Plas; XJR models have additional requirements.
1997-2003 XK8 coupe and convertible models.
Group 4 2002 and newer X-Type
2000 and newer S-Type
2003 and newer XK8 and XJ8

Jaguar Service Group 1

1974-1987 Series II and Series III sedan and coupe, XJ6, XJ12, Daimler Double Six, and Vanden Plas. 1974-1993 XJS models.

Annually or every 8,000 kms
  *this service is similar to the 7,500 mile service in the original Passport to Service

  1. Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1 15-20
  2. Grease fittings on front end, rear suspension and axles
  3. Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
  4. Clean and dry lube power antenna
  5. Check and top all other fluids
  6. Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
  7. Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
  8. Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
  9. Check windshield washers
  10. Check lights
  11. Check belts and hoses
  12. Check operation of air conditioner and heater
  13. Road test car and note any problems

Every 24,000 kms this work is added:

  1. Replace spark plugs
  2. Check air filter, replace or blow out
  3. Check throttle plate, set if binding, clean if dirty
  4. Check belt adjustment
  5. Check handbrake operation
  6. Lubricate door locks
  7. Grease wheel bearings

Every 48,000 kms this work is added:

  1. Change transmission fluid and filter
  2. Inspect rear transmission mount spool and replace if worn out
  3. Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
  4. Change rear axle lube
  5. Change power steering fluid
  6. Repack front wheel bearings
  7. Replace oxygen sensor every 145,000 kms
  8. Adjust drive belts and replace every six years/95,000 kms
  9. Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
  10. Inspect brake discs/rotors
  11. Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
  12. Inspect cooling system
  13. Inspect door hinges & locks
  14. Inspect engine
  15. Inspect engine mounts
  16. Inspect exhaust system
  17. Inspect fuel system
  18. Inspect handbrake
  19. Inspect headlights, check aiming
  20. Inspect lights & controls
  21. Inspect seat belts
  22. Inspect steering system
  23. Check wheel alignment (front)
  24. Inspect wheel lug nuts
  25. Lubricate accelerator linkage
  26. Lubricate brake pedal
  27. Lubricate distributor advance mechanism
  28. Lubricate weatherstripping
  29. Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 48,000 kms, 12 cylinder cars only:

  1. Take apart distributor and free up advance
  2. Set linkage to dual throttles

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:

  1. Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
  2. Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
  3. Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of kms traveled

Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:

  1. Replace belts
  2. Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
  3. Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of kms traveled

Jaguar Service Group 2

1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas sedan. 1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and convertible models.

Annually or every 8,000 kms
 *this service is similar to the 7,500 mile service in the original Passport to Service

  1. Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
  2. Grease fittings on front end, rear suspension and axles
  3. Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
  4. Clean and dry lube power antenna
  5. Check and top all other fluids
  6. Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
  7. Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
  8. Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
  9. Check windshield washers
  10. Check lights
  11. Check belts and hoses
  12. Check operation of air conditioner and heater
  13. Road test car and note any problems

Every 24,000 kms this work is added:

  1. Replace wiper blade and clean washer nozzles
  2. Check belt adjustment
  3. Check handbrake operation
  4. Lubricate door locks

Every 48,000 kms this work is added:

  1. Change transmission fluid
  2. Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
  3. Replace oxygen sensors every 190,000 kms
  4. Adjust drive belts and replace every six years/95,000 kms
  5. Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
  6. Inspect brake discs/rotors
  7. Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
  8. Inspect cooling system
  9. Inspect door hinges & locks
  10. Inspect engine
  11. Inspect engine mounts
  12. Inspect exhaust system
  13. Inspect fuel system
  14. Inspect handbrake
  15. Inspect headlights, check aiming
  16. Inspect lights & controls
  17. Inspect seat belts
  18. Inspect steering system
  19. Check wheel alignment (front)
  20. Inspect wheel lug nuts
  21. Lubricate accelerator linkage
  22. Lubricate brake pedal
  23. Lubricate distributor advance mechanism
  24. Lubricate weatherstripping
  25. Use Autologic system to check for stored faults in computer systems
  26. Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:

  1. Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
  2. Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
  3. Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of kms traveled

Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:

  1. Replace belts
  2. Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
  3. Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of kms traveled

Jaguar Service Group 3

1998-2002 XJ8 and XK8 models.

 Annually or every 7,500 miles

  1. Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
  2. Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
  3. Clean and dry lube power antenna
  4. Check and top all other fluids
  5. Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
  6. Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
  7. Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
  8. Check windshield washers
  9. Check lights
  10. Check belts and hoses
  11. Check operation of air conditioner and heater
  12. Road test car and note any problems

Every 15,000 miles this work is added:

  1. Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
  2. Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
  3. Check handbrake operation
  4. Lubricate door locks
  5. Use Autologic to check for stored computer faults

Every 30,000 miles this work is added:

  1. Change transmission fluid (every 60,000 miles interval)
  2. Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
  3. Replace air filter
  4. Replace cabin filter
  5. Replace spark plugs (every 60,000 miles interval)
  6. Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
  7. Inspect brake discs/rotors
  8. Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
  9. Inspect cooling system
  10. Inspect door hinges & locks
  11. Inspect engine
  12. Inspect engine mounts
  13. Inspect exhaust system
  14. Inspect fuel system
  15. Inspect headlights, check aiming
  16. Inspect seat belts
  17. Inspect steering system
  18. Check wheel alignment (front)
  19. Inspect wheel lug nuts
  20. Lubricate accelerator linkage
  21. Lubricate brake pedal
  22. Lubricate weatherstripping
  23. Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:

  1. Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
  2. Change engine coolant, preferably in fall

Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:

  1. Replace belts
  2. Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
  3. Convertibles only: Check convertible top fluid for gelling. If top operation is slow flush with CHF synthetic fluid

Jaguar Service Group 4

2002 and newer X-Type, 2000 and newer S-Type, 2003 and newer XK8 and XJ8

Annually or every 7,500 miles

  1. Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1 0-40 or extended performance 5-30
  2. Check and top all other fluids
  3. Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
  4. Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
  5. Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
  6. Check windshield washers
  7. Check lights
  8. Check belts and hoses
  9. Check operation of air conditioner and heater
  10. Road test car and note any problems

Every 15,000 miles this work is added:

  1. Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
  2. Use Autologic to check for stored faults in the various computer systems
  3. Check handbrake operation
  4. Lubricate door locks

Every 30,000 miles this work is added:

  1. Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
  2. Replace air filter
  3. Replace cabin filter
  4. Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
  5. Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
  6. Inspect brake discs/rotors
  7. Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
  8. Inspect cooling system
  9. Inspect door hinges & locks
  10. Inspect engine
  11. Inspect engine mounts
  12. Inspect exhaust system
  13. Inspect fuel system
  14. Inspect handbrake
  15. Inspect headlights, check aiming
  16. Inspect lights & controls
  17. Inspect seat belts
  18. Inspect steering system
  19. Check wheel alignment (front)
  20. Inspect wheel lug nuts
  21. Lubricate accelerator linkage
  22. Lubricate brake pedal
  23. Lubricate weatherstripping
  24. Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled

  1. Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
  2. Change engine coolant, preferably in fall

Every 60,000 miles

  1. Change transmission fluid

Every 90,000 miles

  1. Replace spark plugs
  2. Change final drive lubricant