I bought my 2004 V6 Jag two moths ago. It has 191 000 on the clock. Just went for it's oil, filter, tyre rotation change, and it performs well.

All the dash board lights are off and apart from being a bit heavy on gas (7km per litre), No complaints!

I am just wondering, will the computer warn me if there is something crucial wrong/needs to be done? I remember years ago and in a different country when I had a Mazda, they told me the trick with that car is change the CAM-belt (or something like that) after 100 000 km! If you don't, the engine will burn out. And surely, it happened to a friend of mine that did not automatically change it but waited till there was a problem, then it was too late!

Now I'm wondering about my Jag, I don't have the previous owner's history, money is tight, but is there something crucial /I must get checked out apart from the yearly oil change?

Advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

It would help to know which engine your are inquiring about.

What would be most useful is if you put vehicle details in your signature like many, many of us have. If you need help just ask.

 

Where is the "signature line"?
(If you are a Moderator, please put it in for me)
I've already put this into the header of my new topic post: 2004 Jag s, V6, 191 000km

 

In User CP.

 

Look to the left, then scroll page up to "UserCP" (User Control Panel) as Jagv8 stated, look for "Edit Signature" add your MY, engine anything else you would like for us to know, click "Save" poof Bobs your Uncle.

 

After doing what the guys have asked above and elsewhere (please....), download and study JTIS. Amongst many other tremendously informative bits of info, it contains the long term maintenance schedule for the car.

Figure out what should have been done in the past, deduct what has been done recently, that will indicate what's left.

 

Aaah, no more responses so I can now just relax and know here is nothing to be done! Thanks, that's good news. :-)

 

The only things you really need to keep an eye on are the IMT O-rings (if they haven't been replaced with the updated green ones) Its in the "How To" here.

Keep in mind that all your vacuum lines under the hood are now very brittle if they are original, just looking at them wrong they will crack, the plus side is that codes will be thrown. IIRC to replace all vacuum lines it would run about $100.00 US if you DIY.

Since you don't know the history of the vehicle you might want to change out the transmission fluid, again found in the "How To" here.

Lastly switch out your fuel filter, guess where , its in the "How To" here.

Other than that it should just be routine maintenance.

BTW, nice signature!

 

No, in looking at the schedule, I can see at least four important things that should done in addition to what Rick mentioned.

 

I wouldn't be so quick to assume that.

 

Thank you Rick (Joycejag)! I really appreciate this info. Now I just need someone that's handy that can do it for me, not a garage that will charge a million. I am very dangerous near a car's hood, I don't even know how to open it. Can anyone please help? There must be someone that ENJOY working on these cars as a hobby from their home that won't charge me an arm and a leg? I am also eager to attend a Jag enthusiasts get-together locally, there must be one somewhere locally in Toronto?

Rick (Joycejag) written: The only things you really need to keep an eye on are the IMT O-rings (if they haven't been replaced with the updated green ones) Its in the "How To" here.
Keep in mind that all your vacuum lines under the hood are now very brittle if they are original, just looking at them wrong they will crack, the plus side is that codes will be thrown. IIRC to replace all vacuum lines it would run about $100.00 US if you DIY.
Since you don't know the history of the vehicle you might want to change out the transmission fluid, again found in the "How To" here.
Lastly switch out your fuel filter, guess where , its in the "How To" here.

 

You will find out very quickly that owning a used Jaguar and paying to repair it is a losing game.

You have an imported luxury car. Unless you can repair it yourself or have a lot of money this will be a very expensive used car to own.
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Now you tell me lol! Should have warned me BEFORE I bought it…just joking, I…actually had to buy the car after a crisis and can't function without a car. It was the lowest price I could pay for a decent, reputable car.

 

The car is now 10 years old and probably tired, finding backyard Jag mechanics will be difficult.

These cars come WAY down in price as they age and seem like a bargain, but the cost of repair continues to climb as labor rates jump and parts start to get scarce.

Go to the regional Canadian section and ask about a backyard guy and they also talk about meet and greet on there.

 

Is the any chance you can do the repairs??

That's why the rest of us are here. I could never afford a 400HP luxury car if I did not do as much work as possible. I have a slight amount of oil leaking from my A/C compressor. To change the compressor and all the parts involved will be less than $300. I can afford $300 BUT I need to do the work otherwise the Jaguar dealer would charge me over a $1000 and that would just be the beginning.
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Hey somewhere there's a nifty DIY here in the "How To" section with pics for the AC compressor.

 

Try posting in the Canadian regional section (see my sig) asking for recommendations in the GTA.

 

And I have thoroughly read that fine A/C thread. But you guys are lucky because the STR is a SOB to work on. The front sub frame is much more reinforced and this really reduces the space to remove the P/S pump (Which I just replaced with a $60 Lincoln LS version) and the A/C compressor. Which by the way is also the same as the Lincoln V-8 compressor.

The packaging on the front end of the SC 4.2L is unreal with all the oil cooler hoses, intercooler hoses plus the SC belt. It’s possible but for a shade tree guy I am almost at my limit!!
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