I'm sure this question has been asked before but I couldn't find a post. The owners manual shows that oil change capacity for my 2005 VDP 4.2L to be 5 .75 US gts.. with filter. change.. It always takes me almost 7 qts. to fill to the max mark on the dipstick. Anyone??

 

~7 quarts is accurate. See below:

"The Jaguar 4.2L naturally aspirated (NA) V8 engine typically requires around 6.5 to 7.4 quarts (6.0 to 6.9 liters) of oil with a filter change".
0W-30 is the preferred weight.

 

The recommended oil is 5W-30 not 0W-30.

Pete M

 

5W-30 IS the recommended oil.

I have had my wife's Jeep Cherokee on my mind the last couple of weeks, yes, and oil cooler problem. Duh.

rsa
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My owners manual (JJM 18 02 21 701) for 2007 XJ8 says 7.4 quarts, including oil filter. Same for N/A and S/C

SAE viscosity rating
For climates ranging from –30°C (–22°F)
and +50°C (+122°F), the following oil
viscosities may be used:
0W–30
5W–30 (preferred)
0W–40
5W–40


HTH, Dave

 

My 2005 Jaguar XJ8L 4.2L V8 engine takes (more or less) 7.5 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil.