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 3: 1998-2002 XJ8 and XK8 models.
Annually or every 7,500 miles
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
- 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 wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
- Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
- Use Autologic to check for stored computer faults
Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change transmission fluid (every 60,000 miles interval)
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace air filter
- Replace cabin filter
- Replace spark plugs (every 60,000 miles interval)
- 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 headlights, check aiming
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage
- Replace belts
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
- Convertibles only: Check convertible top fluid for gelling. If top operation is slow flush with CHF synthetic fluid
Group 4: 2002 and newer X-Type, 2000 and newer S-Type, 2003 and newer XK8
and XJ8
Annually or every 7,500 miles
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1™ 0-40 or extended performance 5-30
- 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 wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
- Use Autologic to check for stored faults in the various computer systems
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
Every 30,000 miles this work is added
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace air filter
- Replace cabin filter
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
- 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 weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
Every 60,000 miles
- Change transmission fluid
Every 90,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs
- Change final drive lubricant
