Jaguar XK8
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Jaguar XK8 — from 1997 to 2006.
1997–2002 Jaguar XK8
4.0L V8 DOHC (X100 – 290 hp) (AJ-V8 4.0) · RWD
290 hp / 284 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (Mercedes 5G-Tronic / ZF 5HP24)
FluidZF Lifeguard 5
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank19.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2003–2006 Jaguar XK8
4.2L V8 DOHC (X100 facelift – 294 hp) (AJ34) · RWD
294 hp / 303 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (ZF 6HP26)
FluidZF Lifeguard 6
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity22 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank19.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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