First oil change
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First oil change
Nothing seems to fire up a debate like oil choice, so here goes. I just hit 5K miles, I prefer to change oil the first time well before the recommended interval, just seems that initial oil can be more contaminated than subsequent intervals after break-in. I'm also a believer in synthetic oil after the break-in. I would imagine most folks have their Jaguars serviced at a dealer and don't pay a lot of attention to the oil they use. I live in Texas which rivals Hell for Summer temperatures. For those who do it yourself or at a local shop, What synthetic products do you use that meet the recommendation of (0-20W per the manual) or 5-20W as indicated on the filler cap?
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Interesting, my local Jag dealer said Castrol 520 was the oil they use, I enquired of Castrol corporate about a synthetic oil meeting the spec. and they replied, "A Castrol engine oil meeting ST JLR.51.5122 is not available.". So, what's one to do?
Just received an answer from Pennzoil (Shell Co.). Same response, they have no product that meets the specification, synthetic or conventional.
Just received an answer from Pennzoil (Shell Co.). Same response, they have no product that meets the specification, synthetic or conventional.
Last edited by Philipintexas; 05-05-2014 at 04:26 PM.
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Agreed! Although today's Jaguar's engines are fairly bulletproof, you don't want to give Jaguar a loophole to renege on a warranty claim due to not using their recommended oil.
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Very interesting, I sent inquiries to Mobil Oil, Pennzoil, and Castrol, all three replied they have NO product meeting the STJLR.51.5122 specification. However, Castrol, even though they apparently don't know it and I can't find reference to the specification, does sell a product that is named in the manual. It is Castrol Edge Professional 520 in 5W-20 weight. It's available from several sources, even, dare I say it, Walmart!
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bobdr1 (05-06-2014)
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There has been an update to the Owners Handbook which may help with 0W-20 vs. 5W-20 confusion.
The 5W-20 oil (WSS-M2C925) is the oil specified for the 3.0L V6. 5W-20 (WSS-M2C925-A) is specified for the 5.0L V8.
The 0W-20 oil (STJR.51.5122) is for climates where the ambient temperature falls below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). This oil may be substituted for WSS-M2C925.
The 5W-20 oil (WSS-M2C925) is the oil specified for the 3.0L V6. 5W-20 (WSS-M2C925-A) is specified for the 5.0L V8.
The 0W-20 oil (STJR.51.5122) is for climates where the ambient temperature falls below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). This oil may be substituted for WSS-M2C925.
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There has been an update to the Owners Handbook which may help with 0W-20 vs. 5W-20 confusion.
The 5W-20 oil (WSS-M2C925) is the oil specified for the 3.0L V6. 5W-20 (WSS-M2C925-A) is specified for the 5.0L V8.
The 0W-20 oil (STJR.51.5122) is for climates where the ambient temperature falls below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). This oil may be substituted for WSS-M2C925.
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The 5W-20 oil (WSS-M2C925) is the oil specified for the 3.0L V6. 5W-20 (WSS-M2C925-A) is specified for the 5.0L V8.
The 0W-20 oil (STJR.51.5122) is for climates where the ambient temperature falls below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). This oil may be substituted for WSS-M2C925.
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SinF (04-05-2016)
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Although I don't believe everything I read on the internet, I stumbled across something SOMEWHERE stating the the 0W20 Castrol Edge Professional OE (which is the ONLY oil meeting the STJRL.51.5122 spec) has a UV dye in it. If this is true not only will it help to find the source of any very small leaks, but it will be VERY easy for JLR to tell if we are using oil that meets the spec.
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Although I don't believe everything I read on the internet, I stumbled across something SOMEWHERE stating the the 0W20 Castrol Edge Professional OE (which is the ONLY oil meeting the STJRL.51.5122 spec) has a UV dye in it. If this is true not only will it help to find the source of any very small leaks, but it will be VERY easy for JLR to tell if we are using oil that meets the spec.
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Taking a car to a manufacturer-certified service center for all required services shifts the advantage to the customer by providing proof that he/she attempted to follow all service recommendations to the letter, even if that service center uses a non-spec oil or screws something else up.
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US$10.33/liter
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