[TheBoy]

For those struggling with tube sizes, any old school motor factors can help. Obviously not the eedjits in ECP or Halfords.

I used one from a knackered eezibleed kit.

 

[TheBoy]

For those still unsure, here is a video from the last time I changed the oil....

And how to get the oil gauge into Live View mode...

Hope thats of use to somebody.

 

[Supratad]

HI
What's the proper part number for a 2017 XJ?
Is it OEM JDE 8751 or OEM C2S29685?

 

[TheBoy]

HI
What's the proper part number for a 2017 XJ?
Is it OEM JDE 8751 or OEM C2S29685?

I can check EPC on Monday, but as long as its for a 3.0l diesel, they all take the same filter. I think the 2.7d is the same, but would need to check.

 

[Supratad]

Did you look?
My part still hasn’t arrived, despite being due on Monday. At this rate Im going to have to buy one from Halfords or even Jaguar before our holiday drive to Scotland

 

[TheBoy]

Did you look?
My part still hasn't arrived, despite being due on Monday. At this rate Im going to have to buy one from Halfords or even Jaguar before our holiday drive to Scotland

Oops, my bad, I shall do it right now. Give me 30 mins.

 

[Supratad]

Ok thanks
To clarify, you don’t remove or loosen the filter while sucking oil, but only once drained?

 

[TheBoy]

OK, C2S29685 is not a valid part number as far as I can see. Suspect its a typo, because C2D59623 is the part number that supersedes JDE8751, from VIN W19291 onwards. These 2 parts are interchangeable, as its a direct supersession.

 

[TheBoy]

Ok thanks
To clarify, you don't remove or loosen the filter while sucking oil, but only once drained?

Doesn't matter. Personally, I do it whilst the oil is being sucked out (I use an electric pump). But makes no odds at all really.

You do need to loosen it a number of turns to let it drain the filter, as described in the main text, but doesn't matter at all at what point you do this.

 

[Supratad]

OK thanks
I think I'm gonna have to go to Jaguar as the eBay seller hasn't even responded to me asking where the part is.
Oddly, Jag sell it for £17 whereas Halfords sell it for £40+

 

[TheBoy]

Often, for service parts, dealers can be in the realms of reasonable. Euroshiteparts always have some kind of half price offer, making their Crosland branded ones around £7-8 if you bought online and picked up in store, if that's more convenient.

 

[Supratad]

All done and dusted. If I'd had better glove discipline, I'd have not even got my hands dirty.
The only thing that extended the time was me forgetting to do the Cruise Cancel button thing, and so I kept waiting for ten minute batches to see the oil level. THat probably added 30 mins on.

One weird thing is having spent a lifetime doing up all-in-one oil filters by hand, suddenly applying 27Nm felt awful tight. I know it's correct but it still felt wrong.

I sucked out about 8 and a bit litres of oil, presumably tarnished with diesel from the DPF system, filling up the sump, hence the early warning for oil service. Ohhh I forgot to change that bit of the dial.
Car does lots of short trips for the last two years, hence the build up.

 

[JimC64]

All done and dusted. If I'd had better glove discipline, I'd have not even got my hands dirty.
The only thing that extended the time was me forgetting to do the Cruise Cancel button thing, and so I kept waiting for ten minute batches to see the oil level. THat probably added 30 mins on.

One weird thing is having spent a lifetime doing up all-in-one oil filters by hand, suddenly applying 27Nm felt awful tight. I know it's correct but it still felt wrong.

I sucked out about 8 and a bit litres of oil, presumably tarnished with diesel from the DPF system, filling up the sump, hence the early warning for oil service. Ohhh I forgot to change that bit of the dial.
Car does lots of short trips for the last two years, hence the build up.

Nice one Supratad, she'll be better for it

8 and a half litres is a lot, might be best to think about doing it more regularly.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy, an the cruise cancel makes it much quicker too, as you've found out.

Cheers
Jim

 

[Supratad]

It was a lot, thin and watery oil too.
It was last serviced in July 2021 and about 2 weeks after, we went on holiday to Scotland, but even there, we were driving a Km to the pub from our cottage of an evening. Apart from a trip to the South East earlier this year, its been doing 3-10 mile journies mostly. I think I've only put 3000 miles on it since buying in August 2020. Our car use would suit an EV really, but I'm not ready for that yet.
Still, looks lovely on the drive.

 

[JimC64]

It was a lot, thin and watery oil too.
It was last serviced in July 2021 and about 2 weeks after, we went on holiday to Scotland, but even there, we were driving a Km to the pub from our cottage of an evening. Apart from a trip to the South East earlier this year, its been doing 3-10 mile journies mostly. I think I've only put 3000 miles on it since buying in August 2020. Our car use would suit an EV really, but I'm not ready for that yet.
Still, looks lovely on the drive.

Bear in mind that the capacity is 6.5 litres, so 8.5 litres is a lot and really diluting that oil

Using it the way you do, can't stress enough it's best to look at 2-3 oil changes per year, or more often at any rate.

It's a lovely thing to own, to drive and have on the driveway for sure, a small price to pay

Glad all is well

Jim

 

[Supratad]

Yes, good point. Having it start dieselling and trashing the engine would be pretty bad news. I can't see myself commuting in it daily anytime soon.
Good job its quite easy to change the oil.

 

[Supratad]

And DPF fluid changed too, in under 10 minutes. It’s an expensive way to buy what is essentially diluted piss but by god it’s easy and drip free.
For such an expensive and complex car, these basic maintenance jobs are very easy to do, compared to any previous car I’ve had.

 

[jaws.h]

Hello all, I have just bought a 3.0d 2017 XJ. Could someone please advise the best oil to use? I am confused as the 5005 and 5007 specs seem very similar. Also, is there any particular brand that is better for the engine? Currently my local place has Petronas on sale in both 5005 and 5007. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JimC64]

Hello all, I have just bought a 3.0d 2017 XJ. Could someone please advise the best oil to use? I am confused as the 5005 and 5007 specs seem very similar. Also, is there any particular brand that is better for the engine? Currently my local place has Petronas on sale in both 5005 and 5007. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there, mine's is a 2016 3.0d and so you should be using the same, as below
STJLR.03.5005

That said, check YOUR HANDBOOK and go from there.

I use Mannol, others use Smith and Allan or Westway I think, but the crucial thing is the correct spec. The spec should be the spec no matter the brand

Jim

 

[V8VRRR]

I'd like to give a sincere thanks for this guide. I plan to service my car for the first time (for any car), so this guide is crucial for this job.