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.
1990 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 | 4.0L Eng | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON IID or MERCON | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | JAGUAR ITT Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4.0L Eng | 2.20 QTS. | 2.08 L | Powr-Lok, API - GL-5, SAE 90W | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 4.0L Eng | 9.70 QTS. | 9.17 L | JAGUAR Antifreeze and Summer Coolant | If not available, use phosphate-free antifreeze conforming to Specification: BS6580. (Plain water must not be used). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 4.0L Eng | With Rear Heater | 9.70 QTS. | 9.17 L | JAGUAR Antifreeze and Summer Coolant | If not available, use phosphate-free antifreeze conforming to Specification: BS6580. (Plain water must not be used). | S |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-4Deg.F to 110Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (14Deg.F and Above) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-4Deg.F to 110Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (14Deg.F and Above) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 4.0L Eng | 22.80 GALS. | 86.3 L | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.0L Eng | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 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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