Which is the correct engine oil to use in my 1997 XK8?
hi guys, I’m a little confused about which is the correct engine oil to use in my 1997 xk8. jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature.
Where does the coolant come from on a Jaguar XK8?
Hold it at around 1500 RPM and look inside the header tank. You should see a steady, bubble free stream of coolant from the thin black hose from the radiator feeding into the tank. Rev the engine up and down and carefully watch the tank level to see if it changes with engine RPM. Do so fairly quickly before the coolant temperature rises.
Why does my Jaguar XK8 go off after 5 miles?
It’s been pressure tested and there is no indication of water in the oil or oil in the water. When the engine is run with the header tank cap off there are no bubbles but, regardless of everything, after 5 or so miles, the light comes on, I release the pressure and it goes off.
What happens when coolant is mixed with oil?
Engine vibrations and the expansion of heat gaskets can cause coolant to leak into the oil. This expanding and contracting could cause other parts to crack, which would also allow coolant to leak into the oil If the coolant mixes in with the oil, your engine will overheat. If your engine starts to overheat, this could cause bad problems.
How big is the engine in a Jaguar XK8?
Oil Change Intervals XK8 4.0 V8 (209 kW) (1996 – 1998) AJ-V8 Capacity 6.5 litre Capacity 7.3 litre + oil cooler 16 000 km/ 12 months XK8 4.0 V8 (209 kW) (1998 – 1999) AJ-V8 Capacity 6.5 litre Capacity 7.3 litre + oil cooler
What kind of oil do you put in a Jaguar?
jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature. the car has no history of what oil has been used and its done 109,600 miles.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson use?
Fully Synthetic. This is the best quality oil Harley engine oil. 100% synthetic 4-Stroke lubricant with Ester technology. Engineered for 2 cylinder engines and meets Harley Davidson spec. Meets JASO MA2 specifications for optimal wet clutch performance and suitable for catalytic converters.
hi guys, I’m a little confused about which is the correct engine oil to use in my 1997 xk8. jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature.
Oil Change Intervals XK8 4.0 V8 (209 kW) (1996 – 1998) AJ-V8 Capacity 6.5 litre Capacity 7.3 litre + oil cooler 16 000 km/ 12 months XK8 4.0 V8 (209 kW) (1998 – 1999) AJ-V8 Capacity 6.5 litre Capacity 7.3 litre + oil cooler
jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature. the car has no history of what oil has been used and its done 109,600 miles.