Hi everyone, I want to change the eng9oile to my xj8 4.2 2003, and don't have the book.I saw different specifications and different oils used ,also what key I need to take the oil filter off.Thank you.

 

The Jag specification (in the handbook) is Jaguar (Ford) M2C-913-B (or -C, or-D).

 

 

Here is the relevant page from the UK Driver's Handbook. I've sent a PDF copy of the Driver's Handbook to the eMail address you have registered with the forum.




Note that the specification and viscosity are the important criteria. Castrol is a premium brand recommended by Jaguar because they have a commercial contract with them. Any premium brand motor oil meeting the specification is suitable.

Graham

 

How much oil roughly will need 6liters?

 

Sounds right, mine holds a little over 6 quarts. Oil specs have evolved since 2003. SN is the latest spec.
Been using European Castrol 0-w40. In the XJR, A8, and 335i.
Changed the other cars over Rotella Truck 0-w20. It is 21.68 per 5 quart jug at Walmart. May change to the Rotella 5-w30 In the European cars when all the Castrol runs out.
But all this is overkill. Any brand synthetic speced SN is better than required.

 

Here's the volume required for an oil and filter change:




Buying engine oil in 1 Litre containers is more expensive than buying it in 4 Litre or 5 Litre containers.

Graham