First Post - First Jaguar - New F-Type owner says hi
#21
01-17-2018, 10:07 PM
Veteran Member
The dealer does not have to do the service, but make sure you use the correct oil that meets JLR's spec (STJLR.51.5122). Also, I'd recommend using an OEM filter - both for warranty and piece of mind. There is more going on in filter design than there was in the old days.
You can find the oil on Amazon / eBay; for the filter, you may have to go to a dealer.
There has been some other discussion on dealer cost for an oil change, and I recall there was a range of responses. My dealer is $125+tax.
You can find the oil on Amazon / eBay; for the filter, you may have to go to a dealer.
There has been some other discussion on dealer cost for an oil change, and I recall there was a range of responses. My dealer is $125+tax.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JAGUAR-OEM-...RZotYq&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Unhingd; 01-17-2018 at 10:10 PM.
#22
01-18-2018, 12:11 AM
Senior Member
#23
01-18-2018, 06:49 AM
Yes, thanks will definity check while, I have the impression that 3rd party options of any kind for the F-Type are even more limited here in Germany.
Car is sitting in a semi-public garage, so need to go to a service stations anyhow.
For the color, I was going for Siena Tan first, then switched back to Brogue (@ sov211 - great combination ;-)) as I had the feeling that Siena will be too "orange".
As "my" car was sitting at a dealer in the BRG / Siena Tan config he could send me some pictures in various lighting conditions and am quite happy with the result, while I did not have a chance to check the color before in person.
Wearing mainly blue-jeans and have cleaned now once with the Jaguar leather kit to get rid of some blue on the driver seat, also the maintainance effort is quite low - looks like new.
Car is sitting in a semi-public garage, so need to go to a service stations anyhow.
For the color, I was going for Siena Tan first, then switched back to Brogue (@ sov211 - great combination ;-)) as I had the feeling that Siena will be too "orange".
As "my" car was sitting at a dealer in the BRG / Siena Tan config he could send me some pictures in various lighting conditions and am quite happy with the result, while I did not have a chance to check the color before in person.
Wearing mainly blue-jeans and have cleaned now once with the Jaguar leather kit to get rid of some blue on the driver seat, also the maintainance effort is quite low - looks like new.
#25
01-19-2018, 08:21 PM
Senior Member
#26
01-27-2018, 11:33 PM
Nice, same swap of ride and about same point of time - while I still enjoy seeing the Countryman on the street - also more likely then to see a fellow F-Type ;-)
The following users liked this post:
mc5mojo (01-28-2018)
#27
01-28-2018, 08:35 AM
Veteran Member
I swapped a Mini Convert for F-Type. Be careful, the difference in power will surprise you. Found myself doing 92 mph on residential road going home without checking speedo. Fortunately, no cops in sight. I did transfer the license plate, and think I may keep it as a bit of sarcasm. "My M1N1". Makes people wonder, especially as I blow past the Mustange Cobras, Vettes, etc.
#30
01-30-2018, 06:41 PM
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: The Netherlands Central Highlands - Veluwe-
Posts: 1,236
Received 261 Likes
on
196 Posts
The car looks great ! I had the same option ; buy a new 4-cylinder or a V6 standing at the dealers. That car also was BRG and looked fantastic under the LED lighting in the showroom...
Also the Loire Blue does. But how often can you enjoy that sparkle in our part of the world ? I think 80% of the time its just clouded or raining. Than the - fantastic clour in the sun - looks some "off-black" colour.
And the V6 would not have 3 yrs free maintenance and it wouldn't have a DAB+ [ european SAT radio] or the possibility to retrofit one..
So I decided the buy a 2 liter in ultra bleu.... That looks black when the sun is down, so stil 30% of the time..
Yes, this may be a bit too bright for a lot of people. I hope I'll get used to it..
Also the Loire Blue does. But how often can you enjoy that sparkle in our part of the world ? I think 80% of the time its just clouded or raining. Than the - fantastic clour in the sun - looks some "off-black" colour.
And the V6 would not have 3 yrs free maintenance and it wouldn't have a DAB+ [ european SAT radio] or the possibility to retrofit one..
So I decided the buy a 2 liter in ultra bleu.... That looks black when the sun is down, so stil 30% of the time..
Yes, this may be a bit too bright for a lot of people. I hope I'll get used to it..
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pinecone
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
6
10-13-2013 06:18 AM
sjagerson
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
3
09-22-2012 03:35 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
