xk8 oil
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black1

Original Poster:

979 posts

219 months

Wednesday 21st November 2007
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i have just got an xk8 with full service history,but whenever i get a new car i allways change the oil etc
can anyone tell me what would be the best oil for this car ?

Triple7

4,015 posts

259 months

Wednesday 21st November 2007
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It will be in the owners handbook. But Jaguar recommends Castrol 5W-30. Get some Magnatech from Halfords.

G

black1

Original Poster:

979 posts

219 months

Wednesday 21st November 2007
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thanks for that triple7 did look in handbook it said everything from 0/40 to 10/40 !
5/30 is good news its the same as i use in my s type, so ive got some already

Triple7

4,015 posts

259 months

Wednesday 21st November 2007
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If you have a V8 S-Type, iot is the same engine.

wink

PS Win much??

Shar2

2,255 posts

235 months

Thursday 22nd November 2007
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I use 5W30 in my 8 and change it every 5000 miles.

black1

Original Poster:

979 posts

219 months

Thursday 22nd November 2007
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yes triple got a few quid off then, could have got more if i was a one legged black lesbian !

OOPS CAN I SAY THAT !

Jaguar steve

9,232 posts

232 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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black1 said:
yes triple got a few quid off then, could have got more if i was a one legged black lesbian !

OOPS CAN I SAY THAT !
It's true, so no, in the current climate you can't biggrin