Not having ever looked under an XKR I was wondering if there is a belly pan under the front and does it need to be removed to do an oil filter change. Does anyone have any pictures. I do all of my own service so I just wanted to get a general look at what the future has in store. Thanks

 

The Air Deflector has to be removed:



The Oil Filter needs a chain or strap wrench to release it (this shows the Jaguar special tool):



It's nowhere near as accessible as it looks in the diagram!

Graham

 

Doing your own oil change is easy. Just follow your instincts and remove the bottom cover/deflector/belly pan/whatever. A simple strap wrench can easily remove the oil filter. Enjoy.

 

With my kids ownership to an Audi A4 I became sold at using a oil extractor for oil changes. Also our old Volvo 740 gives me top side access to the filter not as good as the Audi (top mount) but easy to get at. The old Ferrari was the same with a top mount filter. I was hoping the filter on the Jag was accessible but I guess it won't be a problem. Considering I have a lift it's no problem getting to it . I use it to park a 3rd car in a 2 car garage. Thanks

 

This Jaguar oil filter tool/wrench can be purchased from Amazon.com for the DIYer oil changer for under $34.92

Here's the link........



Hope this helps if someone is looking for the tool to remove the filters.

Oil filters for the oil change can also be bought from K&N, which is one of the best filters available for $14.99...

Here's the link:

HP-1014 - K&N Oil Filters, Oil Filter direct from K&N

Hope this helps if someone is looking to replace the oil filter.

 

At least you don't have to lift the radiator like on my old Maserati Biturbo to get at the oil filter.

 

I use NAPA Gold filters made by WIX on all my vehicles and boat engines; the 2007 XK is $11 (7302).............

Burr, even in Seattle.......... Adrian

 

I Baldwin filters on all my cars. Highest quality in the industry and very affordable price.

 

I'd noticed that same one on Amazon UK.

It's a 15 flute wrench and the Jaguar C2C41611 Oil Filter has 14 flutes.

Be interested to know if anyone has actually tried using it on the OE filter.

Graham

 

Why would you need a special part to remove the filter? I have never done my Jag, but seems a normal filter wrench has never failed to work on any of my past cars, and they are maybe $8?

Just curious....