Jaguar XJ-S
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Jaguar XJ-S — from 1985 to 1996.
1985–1991 Jaguar XJ-S
5.3L V12 HE (262 hp) (Jaguar V12 HE) · RWD
262 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic (GM400 / Turbo-Hydramatic)
FluidDexron III ATF
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91
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 filter24,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1991–1996 Jaguar XJ-S
4.0L I6 DOHC (Coupe/Cabriolet – 223 hp) (AJ16) · RWD
223 hp / 278 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Getrag) or 4-Speed Automatic (ZF 4HP24)
FluidDexron III ATF (auto) / 75W-90 GL-4 (manual)
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91
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 filter24,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1991–1996 Jaguar XJ-S
6.0L V12 (308 hp) (Jaguar V12 6.0) · RWD
308 hp / 355 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (GM 4L80-E)
FluidDexron III ATF
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypePremium 91
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 filter24,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi