Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1988 Jaguar XJ-SCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 5.3L Eng | 9.60 QTS. | 9.08 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IID | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 5.3L Eng | 1.70 QTS. | 1.6 L | Powr-Lok: API GL5/SAE-90. Top-up only if above oil not available: API GL5/SAE EP90 | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 5.3L Eng | 21.00 QTS. | 19.87 L | Including Reservoir. 55% Concentrate - Use: Jaguar Anti-freeze & Summer Coolant. If not available use phosphate-free antifreeze conforming to spec. BS 3150 or 3152. (Plain water MUST NOT be used) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 5.3L Eng | 10.50 QTS. | 9.93 L | SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-4Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-50, 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (14Deg.F & Above). Use oil BLS.22.OL.07 or CCMC G3 or A.P.I. SE/SF. | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 5.3L Eng | 21.60 GALS. | 81.76 L | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 5.3L Eng | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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