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
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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
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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
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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
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Every 30,000 miles, 12 cylinder cars only:
- Take apart distributor and free up advance
- Set linkage to dual throttles
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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
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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
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Group 2: 1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas sedan. 1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and
convertible 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 Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
- 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
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Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace wiper blade and clean washer nozzles
- Check belt adjustment
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
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Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change transmission fluid
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace oxygen sensors every 120,000 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
- Use Autologic system to check for stored faults in computer systems
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
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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
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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
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