Jaguar maintenance schedules by model

We suggest owners of “modern series” Jaguar cars follow the maintenance schedules below if you use your car here in New England. Our recommendations are based upon our 20+ years servicing Jaguar and they differ in some respects from the manufacturer schedule. In some cases we recommend services at more frequent intervals than your Jaguar owner’s book, and that’s because we’ve seen problems with customer cars that supposedly followed the factory schedule here in our area. Remember, we’re an independent service business that’s here to preserve your car, not sell you a new one once the warranty expires. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.

Click on Group # for applicable maintenance schedules

Group 1	1974-1981 XJ6 1982-1987 Series III 1974-1993 XJ-S
Group 2	1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas; XJR models have additional requirements. 1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and convertible models
Group 3	1998-2002 XJ8, XJ8L, and Vanden Plas; XJR models have additional requirements. 1997-2003 XK8 coupe and convertible models
Group 4	2002 and newer X-Type 2000 and newer S-Type 2003 and newer XK8 and XJ8

Group 1: 1974-1987 Series II and Series III sedan and coupe, XJ6, XJ12, Daimler Double Six, and Vanden Plas. 1974-1993 XJS models.

Annually or every 5,000 miles

*this service is similar to the 7,500 mile service in the original Passport to Service

Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1™ 15-20
Grease fittings on front end, rear suspension and axles
Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
Clean and dry lube power antenna
Check and top all other fluids
Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
Check windshield washers
Check lights
Check belts and hoses
Check operation of air conditioner and heater
Road test car and note any problems

Every 15,000 miles this work is added

Replace spark plugs
Check air filter, replace or blow out
Check throttle plate, set if binding, clean if dirty
Check belt adjustment
Check handbrake operation
Lubricate door locks
Grease wheel bearings

Every 30,000 miles this work is added

Change transmission fluid and filter
Inspect rear transmission mount spool and replace if worn out
Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
Change rear axle lube
Change power steering fluid
Repack front wheel bearings
Replace oxygen sensor every 90,000 miles
Adjust drive belts and replace every six years/60,000 miles
Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
Inspect brake discs/rotors
Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
Inspect cooling system
Inspect door hinges & locks
Inspect engine
Inspect engine mounts
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect fuel system
Inspect handbrake
Inspect headlights, check aiming
Inspect lights & controls
Inspect seat belts
Inspect steering system
Check wheel alignment (front)
Inspect wheel lug nuts
Lubricate accelerator linkage
Lubricate brake pedal
Lubricate distributor advance mechanism
Lubricate weatherstripping
Torque propeller shaft bolts

Every 30,000 miles, 12 cylinder cars only

Take apart distributor and free up advance
Set linkage to dual throttles

Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled

Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled

Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage

Replace belts
Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled

Group 2: 1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas sedan. 1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and convertible models.