2001 Jaguar XJ8 oil?

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Jul 16, 2018 | 04:35 PM

RyanTheRhino

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2001 Jaguar XJ8 oil?

What oil and how much should I use on my 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Base Model 4L V8?

Jul 16, 2018 | 04:42 PM

Robman25

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Probably as much as Jaguar suggest along with the correct grade for your location?
Probably 0W30 or 5w40 or as Castrol suggest 0w40 :- and up to the top of the hatch mark on the dip stick.
://applications.castrol.com/oilselector/en_gb/c/recommendation?vehicleType=cars&manufacturer=jagua r&model=xj-x308-x350-x358-(1997-2009)&modelType=xjr-(1997-2001)

Jul 16, 2018 | 06:39 PM

Iconoclast

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My 2000 XJ8 takes exactly 8 quarts. I use Mobil1 5W-30. I'm in the USA desert southwest so hot summers, virtually no winters.
Do you have the Vehicle Care Handbook?

Here is the one for MY2000.

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Jaguar_XJ_2000_Vehicle_Care_Handbook.pdf (1.56 MB, 235 views)

Jul 16, 2018 | 10:22 PM

Carnival Kid

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I find that the capacity of my 2001 VDP is just over 7 quarts, I fill with 7 quarts and then check and add carefully until the dipstick shows full.

I use Castrol GTX 10-40, I have read that the slightly higher viscosity is advantageous regarding pressure lubrication of the timing chain tensioners.

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