JAGUAR XJ
X350 / X351 / X350/X358 / 2002-2018 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan / 4-door sedan
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2002 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 4.0L/AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged / 4.0L AJ-V8 naturally aspirated V8 and 4.2L AJ-V8 supercharged V8 engines used globally with market variations
2003 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 4.0L/AJ-V8 4.2L (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ16S 3.0L V6 (limited markets) / 2003 XJ used Jaguar AJ-V8 engines; 4.0L and 4.2L V8 gasoline engines primarily, with a 3.0L V6 used in limited European/Asian markets.
2004 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 4.0L/AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged / Aluminum V8 engines, naturally aspirated 4.0L and 4.2L supercharged variants available depending on market
2005 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8-D/AJ27 (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93 / 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.
2007 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 4.2L Naturally Aspirated/AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8 4.2L Naturally Aspirated, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel (European market) / The 2007 Jaguar XJ (X350) came with a range of AJ-V8 engines including a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8, a 4.2L supercharged V8, and a 3.0L V6 diesel for selected European markets. Gasoline engines featured aluminium construction and variable valve timing.
2008 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 4.2L (supercharged: AJ33S)/AJ25 3.0L V6 Diesel (Indian Market) (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 4.2L (supercharged: AJ33S), AJ25 3.0L V6 Diesel (Indian Market) / 2008 Jaguar XJ X351 launched with 4.2L supercharged V8 petrol engine worldwide; 3.0L V6 diesel available in select markets.
2009 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 (X350/X358)
X350/X358 / AJ-V8 / AJ-V8 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 used widely in 2009, with supercharged versions also available.
2010 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III/AJ-V8 Gen III Supercharged (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III, AJ-V8 Gen III Supercharged, AJ126 3.0 V6 diesel, AJ30D 3.0 V6 diesel / Available engines included naturally aspirated V8s (4.2L AJ-V8 Gen III), supercharged V8s (4.2L AJ-V8 Gen III SC), and 3.0L V6 diesel engines (AJ126 and AJ30D, depending on market). Engine availability varied by region.
2012 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L supercharged/AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L naturally aspirated (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L naturally aspirated, AJ126 3.0L V6 diesel / The 2012 Jaguar XJ (X351) offered multiple powertrains globally: a 5.0L V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 5.0L supercharged V8 petrol engine for high-performance models, and a 3.0L V6 diesel engine in select markets (primarily Europe and some Commonwealth countries).
2013 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L NA (Coyote)/AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L SC (Supercharged) (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L NA (Coyote), AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L SC (Supercharged), AJ133 3.0L V6 Diesel / Available engines included naturally aspirated 5.0L V8, supercharged 5.0L V8, and 3.0L V6 diesel; powers ranged from 340 hp to 510 hp depending on engine and market.
2016 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 Supercharged/AJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 Supercharged (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 Supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 Supercharged, AJ126 2.0L Ingenium I4 Diesel (Europe only) / Available with 3.0L V6 supercharged, 5.0L V8 supercharged petrol engines globally; 2.0L Ingenium diesel offered primarily in Europe. Engines feature aluminum blocks and variable valve timing.
2017 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged/AJ126 3.0L V6 Supercharged (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ126 3.0L V6 Supercharged, V6 3.0L Diesel AJ126D / Available with naturally aspirated and supercharged 5.0L V8, supercharged 3.0L V6 petrol engines in various markets; 3.0L V6 diesel offered primarily in Europe and other diesel-allowed markets.
2018 JAGUAR XJ AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged/AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel V6 (X351)
X351 / AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel V6, 2.0L Ingenium Turbo I4 / 2018 Jaguar XJ X351 available with 3 main engine types: 5.0L V8 supercharged petrol (AJ133), 3.0L V6 diesel (AJ-V6D), and 2.0L Ingenium turbocharged petrol inline-4 in some markets. Market-dependent availability applies.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged | 3996 cc (4.0L), 4196 cc (4.2L supercharged) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ16S 3.0L V6 (limited markets) | 4.0L (3980 cc), 4.2L (4200 cc), 3.0L (2995 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged | 3996 cc (4.0L), 4196 cc (4.2L SC) | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93 | 3.0L to 4.2L V8 petrol | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.2L Naturally Aspirated, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel (European market) | 4196 cc (4.2L), 2993 cc (3.0L diesel) | Sequential multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 4.2L (supercharged: AJ33S), AJ25 3.0L V6 Diesel (Indian Market) | 4.2L (4163 cc) V8 supercharged petrol; 3.0L (2993 cc) V6 diesel | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 | 4200 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III, AJ-V8 Gen III Supercharged, AJ126 3.0 V6 diesel, AJ30D 3.0 V6 diesel | 4.2L (4293 cc) V8; 3.0L (2993 cc) V6 diesel | Multipoint fuel injection (gasoline) / Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L naturally aspirated, AJ126 3.0L V6 diesel | 3.0L V6 diesel, 5.0L V8 petrol | Direct injection gasoline and common rail diesel |
| 2013 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L NA (Coyote), AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L SC (Supercharged), AJ133 3.0L V6 Diesel | 2993 - 4999 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2016 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 Supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 Supercharged, AJ126 2.0L Ingenium I4 Diesel (Europe only) | 2.0L to 5.0L | Direct injection with forced induction on supercharged engines |
| 2017 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ126 3.0L V6 Supercharged, V6 3.0L Diesel AJ126D | 2967cc (V6) and 4999cc (V8) | Direct injection petrol engines; common rail diesel |
| 2018 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel V6, 2.0L Ingenium Turbo I4 | 3.0L - 5.0L | Direct injection petrol/diesel |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged | Fully synthetic 5W-30 | Approximately 6.5 L service-fill with filter change | ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2003 | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ16S 3.0L V6 (limited markets) | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar specs | Approx. 7.7 liters including filter (service-fill; includes filter change) | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent automatic fluid |
| 2004 | AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged | Fully synthetic 5W-30, meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards | Approx. 7.3 liters service-fill with filter change | Jaguar specified automatic transmission fluid, typically Dexron VI equivalent |
| 2005 | AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93 | Fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar standards | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter (service-fill, filter change recommended) | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent |
| 2007 | AJ-V8 4.2L Naturally Aspirated, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel (European market) | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-30 meeting Jaguar specification STJLR.03.5005 | Approx. 7.5 liters including filter (service fill, replace filter with oil change) | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2008 | AJ-V8 Gen III 4.2L (supercharged: AJ33S), AJ25 3.0L V6 Diesel (Indian Market) | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards | Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine variant) | ZF Lifeguard 6 fully synthetic ATF |
| 2009 | AJ-V8 | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40, meeting Jaguar STJLR.03.5007 standards | Approx. 7.4 liters service fill incl. filter change | ZF Lifeguard 6 |
| 2010 | AJ-V8 Gen III, AJ-V8 Gen III Supercharged, AJ126 3.0 V6 diesel, AJ30D 3.0 V6 diesel | Jaguar-approved synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-40 engine oil meeting Jaguar standards | Approximately 7.4 liters (engine oil service fill, including filter change – varies by engine and market) | ZF Lifeguard 6 ATF or equivalent meeting Jaguar specifications |
| 2012 | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L naturally aspirated, AJ126 3.0L V6 diesel | Fully synthetic 5W-30 engine oil meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards | Approx. 7.4 liters service-fill including filter change (varies by engine version) | ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF (market and engine dependent) |
| 2013 | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L NA (Coyote), AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L SC (Supercharged), AJ133 3.0L V6 Diesel | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-40 meeting Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5005 specification | Approx. 7.6 liters; includes filter change and service-fill | ZF Lifeguard 8 or Jaguar-approved synthetic ATF |
| 2016 | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L V8 Supercharged, AJ-V8 Gen III 3.0L V6 Supercharged, AJ126 2.0L Ingenium I4 Diesel (Europe only) | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-30, Jaguar Land Rover approved | Approx. 7.7 liters service fill with filter change for 5.0L V8 | Jaguar recommended synthetic ATF |
| 2017 | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ126 3.0L V6 Supercharged, V6 3.0L Diesel AJ126D | Fully synthetic 5W-30 ACEA C3 or equivalent | Approx. 7.4 liters including filter (service-fill, filter included) | JAGUAR-approved ATF, specified by dealer |
| 2018 | AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0L Supercharged, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel V6, 2.0L Ingenium Turbo I4 | Fully synthetic SAE 5W-30 meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards | Approx. 7.5 liters (service-fill, with filter change) | Specified Jaguar automatic transmission fluid (JWS3324 compliant) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AJ-V8 4.0L, AJ-V8 4.2L Supercharged, AJ-V8 4.2L, AJ16S 3.0L V6 (limited markets), AJ-V8-D, AJ27, AJ33, AJ126, 2W93, AJ-V8 4.2L Naturally Aspirated, AJ-V8 3.0L Diesel (European market), AJ-V8 Gen III 4.2L (supercharged: AJ33S)
- Transmissions: Not offered for XJ X350 in 2002, 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic, ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic transmission fluid, Not offered (automatic only), 6-speed ZF 6HP automatic transmission, ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent automatic fluid, Not offered in 2004 XJ (all automatic), 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission
- Tire sizes: 225/55R16 (base), 235/50R17 (higher trims), 225/55 R16, 235/50 R17, 255/40 R18, 245/45 R18, 255/40 R19, 225/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 235/55R17, 255/45R18
- 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: Fully synthetic 5W-30 / Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting Jaguar specs / Fully synthetic 5W-30, meeting Jaguar Land Rover standards / Fully synthetic oil meeting Jaguar standards
- Transmission fluid: ZF Lifeguard 6 synthetic transmission fluid / ZF Lifeguard 6 or equivalent automatic fluid / Jaguar specified automatic transmission fluid, typically Dexron VI equivalent / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent
- Coolant: Approx. 11 liters / Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 11 liters / Approx. 14 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 compliant / DOT4 / DOT 4 brake fluid recommended
Known problems
- Suspension air springs wear on early X350
- Electrical gremlins in window regulators and door modules
- Air suspension compressor failure
- Dashboard instrument cluster failures
- Window regulator issues
- Electrical gremlins in door modules
- Air suspension compressor wear on models equipped
- Timing chain tensioner noise with high mileage
- Electronic throttle body issues
- Rear subframe rust in wet climates
- Air suspension system failures
- Electrical issues with window regulators and climate control