1988 Jaguar XJ6 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-12 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IID S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IID S
Brake Fluid 0.51 QTS. 0.48 L S
Differential Gear Oil 2.20 QTS. 2.08 L Powr-Lok: API GL5, SAE 90. Top-up only if above oil not available: API GL5, SAE EP90. Normal Diff. API GL5, SAE EP90 S
Engine Coolant 9.70 QTS. 9.17 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 w/Filter 8.50 QTS. 8.04 L SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-4Deg.F to 100Deg.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
Engine Oil w/o Filter 7.90 QTS. 7.47 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 23.50 GALS. 88.95 L S
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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.