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Jaguar XJ

Maintenance specs for 11 variants of the Jaguar XJ — from 1985 to 2019.

19851994 Jaguar XJ

3.6L I6 DOHC (XJ40 – 221 hp) (AJ6) · RWD

221 hp / 240 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity8.5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (ZF 4HP24)
FluidDexron III ATF

Coolant

TypeHOAT (blue-green) – Jaguar approved
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R15 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA720 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

19851994 Jaguar XJ

5.3L V12 (XJ40 / XJ12 – 262 hp) (Jaguar V12 Series III) · RWD

262 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity10 qt

Transmission

Type3-Speed Automatic (GM400 / Turbo-Hydramatic)
FluidDexron III ATF

Coolant

TypeHOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity18 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R15
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R15 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA720 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.025 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

19941997 Jaguar XJ

4.0L I6 DOHC (X300 – 249 hp) (AJ16) · RWD

249 hp / 282 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity8.5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (GM 4L80-E / ZF 4HP24)
FluidDexron III ATF

Coolant

TypeHOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity13 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R16 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA720 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

19972003 Jaguar XJ

3.2L V8 DOHC (X308 – 240 hp) (AJ-V8 3.2) · RWD

240 hp / 236 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity7 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (ZF 5HP24)
FluidZF Lifeguard 5
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity12.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R16 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA720 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

19972003 Jaguar XJ

4.0L V8 DOHC (X308 – 290 hp) (AJ-V8 4.0) · RWD

290 hp / 284 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (ZF 5HP24)
FluidZF Lifeguard 5
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity13 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/50R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 245/50R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA720 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20032009 Jaguar XJ

3.5L V8 DOHC (X350 – 258 hp) (AJ-V8 3.5) · RWD

258 hp / 258 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity7.5 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (ZF 6HP26)
FluidZF Lifeguard 6
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity13.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/60R17
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/60R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA760 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20032009 Jaguar XJ

4.2L V8 DOHC (X350 – 294 hp) (AJ34) · RWD

294 hp / 303 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (ZF 6HP26)
FluidZF Lifeguard 6
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity13.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/50R18
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 245/50R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA760 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20032009 Jaguar XJ

4.2L V8 Supercharged (XJR X350 – 400 hp) (AJ34S) · RWD

400 hp / 408 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (ZF 6HP26)
FluidZF Lifeguard 6
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/35R20
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 255/35R20 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7 / 94R
CCA760 A
Shop group H7 / 94R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi

20102019 Jaguar XJ

3.0L V6 Supercharged Petrol (X351 – 340 hp) (AJ126) · RWD

340 hp / 332 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity8 qt
FilterC2P15126

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard 8
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved (blue/green)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/45R19
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 245/45R19 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8 / 49
CCA800 A
Shop group H8 / 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change15,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20102019 Jaguar XJ

5.0L V8 Naturally Aspirated (X351 – 385 hp) (AJ133 NA) · RWD

385 hp / 380 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity9.5 qt
FilterC2P15126

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard 8
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved (blue/green)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/40R20
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 255/40R20 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8 / 49
CCA800 A
Shop group H8 / 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change15,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi

20102019 Jaguar XJ

5.0L V8 Supercharged (XJR / Supersport X351 – 510/550 hp) (AJ133 SC) · RWD

550 hp / 502 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity10 qt
FilterC2P15126

Transmission

Type8-Speed Automatic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard 8
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT – Jaguar approved (blue/green)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Fuel

Tank23.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size265/35R21
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 265/35R21 tires

Battery

Group sizeH8 / 49
CCA800 A
Shop group H8 / 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change15,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi