Figured I better start gathering what I need to do my first DIY oil change my my 2024 R before putting her to bed in the fall...

The only standard mentioned in my manual is STJLR.03.5006.

I know there are others that would probably be okay, but I figured I would stick to the manual specified one to be on the safe side for warranty and whatnot...

In any case, as I understand the Castrol oil recommended by Jag meeting this standard is only available through dealers. I'm even hearing that is often not available through dealers over here in NA. I will call the dealer or my independent Monday to see if they can source it for me, but I came across this that meets the standard -->

https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/ca/top...eKO3oMN_#22044

Anyone on here using this? Thoughts?

It seems readily available here in Canada, so that makes it look pretty good to me. It clearly states that it meets the standard in my manual. I think if the price on the Castrol isn't too off from this, and I can actually source it, I will just go with that to be absolutely on the safe side through the warranty period. I just wanted to have an alternative in case that doesn't work out.

Cheers

 

This is what I currently have in my car - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/jag...410kt2#fitment

 

That’s the exact oil that I was originally going to use, but again, the only standard technically mentioned for use in my manual is the latest standard in my original post. This oil here does not meet it. Sure it would be fine, but I would rather not have awkward conversations with Jag in the event of an engine failure….Warranty-wise etc in some sort of worse case scenario…

 

LIQUI MOLY makes good stuff, but I'd stay with something that meets the STJLR.03.5006 standard to avoid any issues (with the car or JLR). I've been able to find the Castrol outside of the dealer in the past, but supply is hit/miss. Fcpeuro has compliant oil and their free replacement program is nice.

 

Yeah, I’m not gonna play with fire. Even if it were to cost slightly more I’d still be way ahead of going to the dealer, know it was done properly on account of me caring enough to not overfill, etc…

The overfilling stories I keep reading about for dealers. It’s crazy, what is wrong with these guys?!? No thanks.

 

The hassle of finding the JLR spec Castrol in retail bottles got me to switch to Motul.

 

I haven't heard as many overfill stories lately, but I think there was some early confusion and bad documentation. The original engines (V6 & V8) held 7.7 quarts, but when they started AWD, the capacity was reduced to only 6.9. Still, a good thing to check!

 

You can’t get it at the dealer? Or you just don’t want to pay their pricing?

 

Both. I'm Los Angeles based and most dealers opt not to order it.

 

Classic, trying to force ya to service with them…Ridiculous.

 

Napa and Amazon both have Liqui Moly 0-20 LR spec.

I change my oil every 5,000 miles.

 

The new or old spec?

 

My 2024 F- Type R oil cap says castro 0-20 . Thats what I'm going to use.

 

I’m referring to STJLR.03.5006 vs. STJLR.51.5122…to be clear…

OW20

 

https://www.blauparts.com/routine-ma...r_51_5122.html

 

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum met all the new-car specs for our Jaguar. Easy to find. No dealer markups.

Interesting video:

 

After exhausting the 5 year oil changes, I decided to do it myself. I watched several DIY videos, researched the oils and decided to go with Liqui-Moly from FCP. They offer a 'kit' that contains (for my 2017 v-6) 8 litres of oil, a pan plug, new filter. I got the oil filter wrench from Amazon (90mm) and a MityVac for christmas. I also planned to send in a sample of the old oil to Blackstone. I didn't need the entire FCP kit, so just got the LiquiMoly and the filter. All went to plan. I checked the oil level before doing anything to make sure I was starting with it at correct fill level. Loosened the filter just a bit to allow it to drain, then extracted the oil through the oil filler tube. The 'straw' that you use for extraction is just under the oil filler cap and the 8mm hose from extractor fit on it perfectily. I took out about 7.25 litres. A suggestion I saw on one of the videos was to buy some inexpensive oil in the same spec and pour some in the oil filler as a kind of flush. Put 2.5 L in. Let it sit. Extracted that. Refit the new filter, lubing the O-ring with a bit of oil. Added the 7.25 L of new LM. Let it sit about 20 minutes. Started the car and let it idle down. Waited another 20 minutes and did the instrument cluster oil check... spot on. Drove the car a bit. Checked the level the next day and again, spot on.

Like many, was anxious about hitting the correct oil level. Not used to cars without dipsticks. I figured with 7.25 out and 7.25 in, I couldn't be that far off, neither underfilled nor overfilled. No worries. Spot on.

While the Liqui-Moly is a bit pricey, I think I am still ahead doing it myself vs the dealer. I like them, but this is one task that I now feel that I can easily do and save close to $200 over what they charge.

Be sure to pay attention to the torque setting for the oil filter cannister

 

Yeah, for me it's more about convenience and avoiding any potential hassles with them damaging my vehicle. I don't trust dealers at all, so anything I can do on my own I will for that reason. You would not believe the luck I have had with cars and dealerships.

I also know I will take the time to do something right. It's not entirely clear they will, so why bother. There are enough stories out there about these guys screwing up something as basic as overfilling. I mean, really? What exactly are we paying for? It's certainly not experience and precision, so I might as well do it.

Here in Canada I'm pretty sure that I will save a boat load...Which is also nice...

I'm all setup with the Ac telco torque wrench that I believe you also have, and a Mityvac. Once I go through the procedure a couple time no doubt I will get comfortable with it.

 

Where are you sourcing your oil filter? I figure for the warranty period I will use the actual Jaguar branded filter. Just wondering if that can be gotten cheaper than going to the dealer.

 

For those of you interested in OEM JLR oil, Atlantic British has full kits (oil, filter, plug) with OEM oil in stock usually (it's the 9 quart kit for Land Rover 5.0L supercharged).