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JAGUAR XJ8
X308 / X350 / 1998-2003 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan
Global (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia)Global (primarily UK, Europe, North America, Australia)Global (primarily UK, US, Europe, Australia)North America, Europe, and other global marketsCoverage: expanded
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1998 JAGUAR XJ8 AJ16-4.0S (X308)
X308 / AJ16-4.0S / 4.0L DOHC V8, aluminum block and heads, sequential fuel injection
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting Jaguar's lubricant specificationOil capacity: 7.4 liters (including filter), service fill capacityRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2000 JAGUAR XJ8 AJ-V8-4.0/AJ26 (X308)
X308 / AJ-V8-4.0, AJ26 / 4.0 L AJ26 V8 petrol engine, naturally aspirated SOHC 3 valves per cylinder
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 fully syntheticOil capacity: Approx. 6.8 liters including filter (service-fill)Related: X300 (predecessor), X350 (successor)
2002 JAGUAR XJ8 AJ-V8-3.2L (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8-3.2L / 3.2L AJ-V8 V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine, aluminum construction, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-30 viscosity, meeting Jaguar Land Rover specOil capacity: Approx. 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill volume; filter change recommended at oil change)Related: AJ27 4.0L V8 also available in some markets, AJ33 3.5L V8 replacement introduced later
2003 JAGUAR XJ8 AJ-V8 4.0L V8/AJ27 3.5L V8 (Europe only) (X350)
X350 / AJ-V8 4.0L V8, AJ27 3.5L V8 (Europe only) / 52-valve all-aluminum V8 available in 4.0L (North America and global markets) and 3.5L (mainly European markets) configurations with variable valve timing.
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Oil type: 5W-30 synthetic motor oil recommendedOil capacity: Approximately 6.4 liters (service fill including oil filter change)Related: X350 (Chassis), AJ-V8 Engine Family
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | AJ16-4.0S | 3996 cc | Multi-point sequential fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | AJ-V8-4.0, AJ26 | 3996 cc | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | AJ-V8-3.2L | 3196 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | AJ-V8 4.0L V8, AJ27 3.5L V8 (Europe only) | 4.0 L (3996 cc), 3.5 L (3528 cc, Europe) | Multipoint sequential fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | AJ16-4.0S | SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting Jaguar's lubricant specification | 7.4 liters (including filter), service fill capacity | Dexron III automatic transmission fluid |
| 2000 | AJ-V8-4.0, AJ26 | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic | Approx. 6.8 liters including filter (service-fill) | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 5 or equivalent |
| 2002 | AJ-V8-3.2L | Fully synthetic 5W-30 viscosity, meeting Jaguar Land Rover spec | Approx. 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill volume; filter change recommended at oil change) | Specified JLM 20245 automatic transmission fluid |
| 2003 | AJ-V8 4.0L V8, AJ27 3.5L V8 (Europe only) | 5W-30 synthetic motor oil recommended | Approximately 6.4 liters (service fill including oil filter change) | ZF Lifeguard 6 ATF |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AJ16-4.0S, AJ-V8-4.0, AJ26, AJ-V8-3.2L, AJ-V8 4.0L V8, AJ27 3.5L V8 (Europe only)
- Transmissions: Not available on this model/year globally, 4-speed Aisin-Warner automatic transmission (AW4), Dexron III automatic transmission fluid, Not offered for 2000 XJ8, 4-speed ZF 4HP24 automatic, ZF Lifeguard Fluid 5 or equivalent, Not available for X350 XJ8 in 2002, 4-speed ZF 4HP24 electronic automatic
- Tire sizes: 225/60R16, 225/55R17, P235/60R16 (base), P245/50R17 (optional upgrade), 225/55R16, 235/50R17 (depending on market and trim options), P245/45R17, P245/40R18, P255/40R18 depending on market and trim
- 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 engine oil, meeting Jaguar's lubricant specification / SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic / Fully synthetic 5W-30 viscosity, meeting Jaguar Land Rover spec / 5W-30 synthetic motor oil recommended
- Transmission fluid: Dexron III automatic transmission fluid / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 5 or equivalent / Specified JLM 20245 automatic transmission fluid / ZF Lifeguard 6 ATF
- Coolant: 10.5 liters / Approx. 11 liters / Approx. 10 liters / 7.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 brake fluid, replace every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- Timing chain tensioner wear causing rattle
- Ignition coil pack failures
- Cooling system hose aging
- Rear axle carrier bush wear
- Dashboard cracking in hot climates
- Electronic instrument cluster intermittent failures
- Rear suspension bush wear
- Dashboard speedometer cluster issues
- Vacuum pump oil leaks
- Rear suspension bushings wear
- Electrical issues with door modules
- Oil leaks from cam cover gaskets