JAGUAR S-Type
X200 / 1st / 2000-2008 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan
Year and trim selector
Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.
2000 JAGUAR S-Type AJ-V6-2.5/AJ-V6-3.0 (X200)
X200 / AJ-V6-2.5, AJ-V6-3.0, AJ-V8-4.0, AJ-V8-4.0SV8 / Available with naturally aspirated 2.5L V6 (AJ25), 3.0L V6 (AJ30) and 4.0L V8 (AJ26) engines; markets varied with V6 engines more common in Europe and 4.0L V8 dominant in North America.
2002 JAGUAR S-Type AJ-V6/AJ6 (X200)
X200 / AJ-V6, AJ6, AJ16, AJ25, AJ27, AJ33, AJ-V8 / 2002 Jaguar S-Type featured V6 and V8 petrol engines, with displacement ranging from 2.5L V6 to 4.0L V8 depending on the market. Diesel engines were not offered in 2002.
2003 JAGUAR S-Type AJ-V8 4.0L/AJ25 2.5L V6 (X200)
X200 / AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ25 2.5L V6, AJ30 3.0L V6 / The 2003 Jaguar S-Type was offered mainly with a 4.0L AJ-V8 supercharged V8 in North America and some markets; naturally aspirated 3.0L V6 and 2.5L V6 (AJ25) variants were available in Europe and other regions.
2004 JAGUAR S-Type AJ25/AJ27 (X200)
X200 / AJ25, AJ27, AJ-V8, AJ23, D1572T / Available in 2.5L V6 (AJ25), 3.0L V6 (AJ27), 4.0L and 4.2L AJ-V8 petrol engines, and a 2.7L V6 twin-turbo diesel (D1572T) mainly for European markets
2005 JAGUAR S-Type AJ27/AJ30 (X200)
X200 / AJ27, AJ30, AJ-V8, AJ-V8 Supercharged / 2005 Jaguar S-Type was available with a range of AJ petrol engines including 2.7L V6 diesel in some markets. Main petrol variants: 2.5L V6 (AJ25), 3.0L V6 (AJ30), 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated (AJ-V8) and 4.2L V8 supercharged (AJ-V8 Supercharged). Diesel 2.7L V6 in Europe. Engine options vary by market.
2006 JAGUAR S-Type AJ25/AJ-V6 (X200)
X200 / AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ27, AJ33, 4.2L AJ-V8 / Available engines included 2.5L V6 (AJ25, mainly UK/EU), 3.0L V6 (AJ27, mainly North America), 4.2L V8 (AJ-V8), with slight power and emission variations by market.
2007 JAGUAR S-Type AJ25/AJ-V6 (X200)
X200 / AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ27 V6 Supercharged / Available with naturally aspirated 2.5L V6 (AJ25) mainly in Europe, 3.0L V6 AJ-V6, 4.2L V8 AJ-V8 (North America and other markets), and supercharged 4.2L V8 in higher trims.
2008 JAGUAR S-Type AJ-V8/AJ25 (X200)
X200 / AJ-V8, AJ25, AJ30, AJD-V6 / Available engines included 3.0L AJ-V6 petrol (AJ30), 2.7L AJD-V6 diesel (V6 Diesel), and 4.2L naturally aspirated or supercharged AJ-V8 petrol units.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | technical-profile | AJ-V6-2.5, AJ-V6-3.0, AJ-V8-4.0, AJ-V8-4.0SV8 | 2495cc (V6), 2967cc (V6), 3996cc (V8) | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | AJ-V6, AJ6, AJ16, AJ25, AJ27, AJ33, AJ-V8 | 2.5L V6 to 4.0L V8 (varies by market and engine code) | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol engines) |
| 2003 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ25 2.5L V6, AJ30 3.0L V6 | 3996 cc (AJ-V8), 2956 cc (AJ30 V6), 2495 cc (AJ25 V6) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | AJ25, AJ27, AJ-V8, AJ23, D1572T | 2495 cc, 2995 cc, 3996 cc, 4200 cc, 2693 cc (diesel) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | AJ27, AJ30, AJ-V8, AJ-V8 Supercharged | 2.7L - 4.2L | Multi-point sequential fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2006 | technical-profile | AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ27, AJ33, 4.2L AJ-V8 | 2.5L V6, 3.0L V6, 4.2L V8 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ27 V6 Supercharged | 2495cc V6, 2995cc V6, 4163cc V8, 4163cc supercharged V8 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | AJ-V8, AJ25, AJ30, AJD-V6 | 2.7L - 4.2L, petrol and diesel variants | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | AJ-V6-2.5, AJ-V6-3.0, AJ-V8-4.0, AJ-V8-4.0SV8 | SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher synthetic oil | 5.4 liters service-fill including filter change | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 for automatic transmission |
| 2002 | AJ-V6, AJ6, AJ16, AJ25, AJ27, AJ33, AJ-V8 | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting Jaguar STJLR.03.5007 or equivalent | Approx. 5.5 liters including filter (service fill volume varies slightly by engine and filter) | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent |
| 2003 | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ25 2.5L V6, AJ30 3.0L V6 | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar STJLR.03.5005 specification | 8.5 liters (including oil filter) - service fill noted | ATF Type JWS 3309 |
| 2004 | AJ25, AJ27, AJ-V8, AJ23, D1572T | Synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar specifications | Approximately 6.5L including filter; service-fill capacity includes filter change | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2005 | AJ27, AJ30, AJ-V8, AJ-V8 Supercharged | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar Land Rover specs | Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill with filter change for V8 petrol engines | JWS 3309 fluid for automatic transmission |
| 2006 | AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ27, AJ33, 4.2L AJ-V8 | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or as per owner's manual | Approximately 5.5 liters service fill including filter (varies by engine) | Use manufacturer-specified ATF (e.g., JWS 3309 for ZF automatics) |
| 2007 | AJ25, AJ-V6, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ27 V6 Supercharged | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar specs | Approximately 7.5 liters service-fill including filter (engine dependent) | Specific automatic transmission fluid per Jaguar specification |
| 2008 | AJ-V8, AJ25, AJ30, AJD-V6 | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-40, meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards | Approx. 6.3 liters service fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine, check specific engine code) | Jaguar recommended automatic transmission fluid (ATF) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AJ-V6-2.5, AJ-V6-3.0, AJ-V8-4.0, AJ-V8-4.0SV8, AJ-V6, AJ6, AJ16, AJ25, AJ27, AJ33, AJ-V8, AJ-V8 4.0L
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (available on some V6 markets), 4-speed ZF 4HP24 automatic (V6) and 5-speed J-Gate automatic (V8), ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 for automatic transmission, 5-speed manual available in select markets with V6 engines, 5-speed ZF 5HP24 automatic (common across V8 and V6), ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent, 5-speed ZF 5HP24 automatic with Adaptive Transmission Control, ATF Type JWS 3309
- Tire sizes: 225/60R16, 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 225/55 R16, 235/50 R17, 225/55R16, 235/50R17, 235/45 R18, 225/50 R17, 235/45 R17
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher synthetic oil / SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting Jaguar STJLR.03.5007 or equivalent / SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar STJLR.03.5005 specification / Synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar specifications
- Transmission fluid: ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 for automatic transmission / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent / ATF Type JWS 3309 / ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: 10.0 liters / Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 10 liters / Approx. 10.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT4 / DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid
Known problems
- V8 timing chain tensioner issues causing noise
- Coolant leaks from thermostat housing
- Mass air flow sensor failures
- Rear suspension bush wear
- Variable valve timing solenoid issues (V6)
- Electronic throttle body faults
- Timing chain tensioner noise in early V8s
- Electrical issues with door modules
- Coolant leaks from heater matrix
- Rear suspension bush wear causing noise
- TKI (timing chain tensioner) rattle on V6 engines under specific conditions
- Electrical gremlins in instrument cluster and door modules