2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350)

X350 / 4-door Sedan / Global / primarily Europe, UK, North America

AJ-V8-DAJ27AJ33AJ1262W93Exakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzGold

Engine identity

Engine code

AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93

Engine summary

The 2005 XJ featured multiple V8 engine variants including 3.0L naturally aspirated (AJ27), 4.0L naturally aspirated (AJ33), supercharged 4.0L (AJ126) and the updated 4.2L AJ-V8 for some markets. Diesel options were generally not offered globally for XJ in 2005.

Displacement

3.0L to 4.2L V8 petrol

Power

238-400 hp depending on engine and market

Torque

296-420 Nm depending on engine

Fuel system

Sequential multi-port fuel injection

Timing drive

Chain-driven overhead camshafts

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Öltyp

Fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar standards

Ölmenge

Approx. 8.5 liters including filter (service-fill, filter change recommended)

Kühlmittel

Approx. 14 liters

Flüssigkeit

ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent

Differential fluid

Oil specific to rear limited-slip differential

Bremsflüssigkeit

DOT 4

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not offered in most markets; automatic standard

Automatic transmission

6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission common

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped recommended for longer service intervals

Service interval

Approx. 15,000 miles / 24,000 km or 1 year (whichever first)

Reifengrößen

225/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 245/45 R18

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Common and chronic problems

Air suspension compressor failure
Electronic throttle body issues
Rear subframe rust in wet climates

First checks

Air suspension operation
Electronic fault codes via OBD-II
Cooling system integrity

Vor dem Teiletausch

Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

The 2005 Jaguar XJ X350 generation still featured aluminum unibody construction and multi-link suspension.
Market availability of specific engines varied, with supercharged versions mainly in North America and UK, naturally aspirated engines common elsewhere.

Häufige Codes

Source and verification notes

Jaguar XJ (X350) 2005 service and repair manuals
Jaguar official specifications and enthusiast technical forums

Kompatible Werkzeuge

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Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) use? 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) is listed here with engine code AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93; engine summary: The 2005 XJ featured multiple V8 engine variants including 3.0L naturally aspirated (AJ27), 4.0L naturally aspirated (AJ33), supercharged 4.0L (AJ126) and the updated 4.2L AJ-V8 for some markets. Diesel options were generally not offered globally for XJ in 2005..
What oil and capacity does the 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) use? 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) is listed with Fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar standards and oil capacity Approx. 8.5 liters including filter (service-fill, filter change recommended). Confirm market and engine option before service.
What are common 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) problems? Highlighted checks for 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350): Air suspension compressor failure, Electronic throttle body issues, Rear subframe rust in wet climates.

Engine identity

Engine code

AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93

Engine summary

Displacement

3.0L to 4.2L V8 petrol

Power

238-400 hp depending on engine and market

Torque

296-420 Nm depending on engine

Fuel system

Sequential multi-port fuel injection

Timing drive

Chain-driven overhead camshafts

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not offered in most markets; automatic standard

Automatic transmission

6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission common

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped recommended for longer service intervals

Service interval

Approx. 15,000 miles / 24,000 km or 1 year (whichever first)

Reifengrößen

225/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 245/45 R18

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) use? 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) is listed here with engine code AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93; engine summary: The 2005 XJ featured multiple V8 engine variants including 3.0L naturally aspirated (AJ27), 4.0L naturally aspirated (AJ33), supercharged 4.0L (AJ126) and the updated 4.2L AJ-V8 for some markets. Diesel options were generally not offered globally for XJ in 2005..

What oil and capacity does the 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) use? 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) is listed with Fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar standards and oil capacity Approx. 8.5 liters including filter (service-fill, filter change recommended). Confirm market and engine option before service.

What are common 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350) problems? Highlighted checks for 2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350): Air suspension compressor failure, Electronic throttle body issues, Rear subframe rust in wet climates.

2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes

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2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes