Hello All,
Will someone let me know what kind of Hydraulic Oil I should use for my Convertable Top Pump
[Multi-pupose Mineral based ??] ,it seems to be low & I had the same problem as the last Convertable Top Post. This is my 1st thread & would appreaciate the help, as I just purchased my XK8 about a month ago & I'm sure I will be asking for lots more help in the future. Thanks
PS I Love my XK8, & its a BLAST to drive. just want to know how can you XKR owners stay out of trouble Im finding it hard to keep mine under 55

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jaguar ownership! . . . and to the forum.

The top hydraulic system requires a fluid with unique properties. It must withstand the extreme heat of solar radiation and at the same time be relatively easy to clean up when the hoses rupture above the shift console and also not leave a disagreeable smell in the car's interior.

Jaguar chose Pentosin ch11s as the fluid most able to meet those requirements. It is available at NAPA for less than $20 per liter or about $45 at the Jaguar dealer.

Check out the FAQ sticky above for more information than you want on the subject.

Despite Jaguar's complete failure on this particular subject, I love my XK8 also.

 

Thanks Testpoint I'll see if I can get some @ NAPA .If you are still online can you tell me how to access the FAQ sticky you were refering to it doesn't seem to show any results altough I'm sure its me not the FAQ

 

The 'sticky's' are the top three posts on the forum.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20092

Then look down the list to the many FAQ subjects listed.

If you are low on fluid, you have a leak. Now you get to love the new toy even more. Read through the posts on the subject.

You will have to forgive my somewhat sarcastic responses on occasion. New members are always welcome.

 

Thanks again Testpoint,I've got it @ first I was trying the FAQ on the Main bar on the top of page But now I've found the sticky you were referring to Thanks again for the Welcome,All very helpful,only wish I would have found this site 7 years ago when I purchased my 2000
S Type. Still have it & have had my share of Jaguar problems A/C, low coolent levels, waterpumps, elec windows,etc But with all that being said I still had to have a XK8 love it no matter what thanks again

 

VW/Audi power steering fluid is Pentosin CHF11s. $12 at the dealer if you can't get what you need at Napa.

 

If you need additional information on the path of the line in order to find the leak you can go to my page (the link is below) and see if it helps. One area I do not have much info on is the hyd lifts but I have a link on my page for that. I hope this helps.

 

WOW Gus !!! what a site Thanks so much & I'm sure lots of others appreaciate it also & thank you to weeble this is GREAT