I have a 1986 Jaguar with 53,500 original miles and will be doing an oil change soon. I live in Melbourne Florida and was wondering what the jaguar forum members suggest would be a good type oil for this area.

 

Assuming we're talking about an '86 XJ6.....

20/50 weight is the most popular for the old 6 cylinders, particularly in warm climates. I use whatever name brand is on sale that day; others have their favorites.

Cheers
DD

 

What Doug says. 20/50. I use 20/50 Castrol High Mileage or whatever 20/50 oil I purchased when on sale.

 

Doug and Sanchez, thank you for your replies to my question on Oil type for my 1986 Jaguar, I will use the 20/50 oil recommendation.
Thank you

 

Thank you I will plan on the 20/50 oil type on my next oil change

 

On recommendation of my local Jaguar technician, I use 20W40 Mineral Diesel Engine Oil.
The additives in the Diesel version seem to solve some issues with carbon build up, according to him.

Engine (78,000 mls) never runs too hot, always smoothly and reaches it optimal temp within minutes....

 

Thank you for the information, appreciate it.
Jim