How many quarts of oil?
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Many install what the manual says after an oil change and end up overfilling my suggestion is to install 4qts then use the dipstick to get the correct amount installed. I think it is safe to say you should purchase 7qts with a filter. Be sure to check the oil level after your first start.
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There are several threads on here about just this.
See post #50 in https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...l-57708/page3/
Best advice is to follow what Jaguar recommended back in the day and check the level on flat ground 1 minute after the engine has been turned off, not from cold. The latter will always give a level above the MAX mark suggesting erroneously that it's overfilled.
Steve
See post #50 in https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...l-57708/page3/
Best advice is to follow what Jaguar recommended back in the day and check the level on flat ground 1 minute after the engine has been turned off, not from cold. The latter will always give a level above the MAX mark suggesting erroneously that it's overfilled.
Steve
Last edited by worrasf; 07-21-2016 at 04:32 AM.
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I do not do my own oil changes.
However, I am a bit concerned that most local mechanics are NOT as informed about the amount of oil these cars truly require.
The previous owner did the last oil change at a Jaguar dealership.
I'm looking at the service record, and it says that oil and filter @ 8 quarts. That seems consistent with what appears on the dipstick.
I'll start and run for 1 minute then recheck
If i were to drive into my local mechanic and ask for an oil change, what exactly should I instruct him to do?
Car has synthetic oil as well.
However, I am a bit concerned that most local mechanics are NOT as informed about the amount of oil these cars truly require.
The previous owner did the last oil change at a Jaguar dealership.
I'm looking at the service record, and it says that oil and filter @ 8 quarts. That seems consistent with what appears on the dipstick.
I'll start and run for 1 minute then recheck
If i were to drive into my local mechanic and ask for an oil change, what exactly should I instruct him to do?
Car has synthetic oil as well.
Last edited by Anthony8858; 07-21-2016 at 09:10 AM.
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This is from the XK vehicle care manual:
It is preferable to check the oil level after the vehicle has been standing, that is, with the engine completely cold.
If the engine has been started do not check the oil level until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
Stop the engine and wait for a minimum of two minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the sump.
I've changed the Oil in my Jag several times, 7 quarts takes it to the full line. (put in 6, check level, put in another 1/2 quart, check, and so forth until it is at the correct level)
Listen to Gus, He knows
Please don't start on Synthetic VS Dino oil.
It is preferable to check the oil level after the vehicle has been standing, that is, with the engine completely cold.
If the engine has been started do not check the oil level until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
Stop the engine and wait for a minimum of two minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the sump.
I've changed the Oil in my Jag several times, 7 quarts takes it to the full line. (put in 6, check level, put in another 1/2 quart, check, and so forth until it is at the correct level)
Listen to Gus, He knows
Please don't start on Synthetic VS Dino oil.
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Best bet to ensure that it's level is to remove the air from the tires and replace it with nitrogen. Not the free stuff either, the $10 per tire stuff. It's much better, everybody says so.
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