Jaguar XJ - Manual (Page 162)

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(FM8) SEMCON JLR OWNER GUIDE VER 1.00 EURO
LANGUAGE: english-en; MARQUE: jaguar; MODEL: XJ
Fluid level checks
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1. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade
clean with a lint free cloth.
2. Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw
again to check the oil level. Never allow the
oil level to fall below the lower mark or
notch on the dipstick.
As a general guide, if the level on the
dipstick:
• Is nearer to the upper mark or notch
than the lower, add no oil.
• Is nearer to the lower mark or notch
than the upper, add half a litre (one
pint) of oil.
• Is below the lower mark or notch, add
one litre (two pints) of oil and re-check
the level after a further five minutes.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
Low quality or obsolete oils do not
provide the protection required by
modern, high performance engines.
Failure to use an oil that meets the
required specification could cause
excessive engine wear, a build up of
sludge and deposits and increased
pollution. It could also lead to engine
failure.
Your vehicle’s warranty may be
invalidated if damage is caused by the
use of unapproved engine oil.
Do not use oil additives of any type as
engine damage could occur. Use only
specified lubricants.
TOPPING UP THE OIL
Overfilling with oil could result in severe
engine damage.
1. Unscrew the oil filler cap.
2. Add oil as indicated by the message centre
display.
3. Wait five minutes for the oil level to
stabilise then re-check.
It is essential to use the correct specification
oil, and to ensure it is suitable for the climatic
conditions in which the vehicle is to be
operated.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
A certain amount of oil consumption is normal.
The rate of consumption will depend on the
following:
• The quality and viscosity of the oil.
• Climatic conditions.
• The speed at which the engine is being
operated.
• Road conditions.
Drivers should expect above normal
consumption when the engine is new, and after
running-in if high speeds are sustained.
Model Specification
Petrol engines SAE 5W-20 meeting Jaguar
specification WSS
M2C925-A only.
Diesel engine 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Jaguar specification WSS
M2C934-B only.