Target Audience:
Jaguar XK/XK8 owners with basic mechanical skills, independent automotive service professionals, and dealership technicians.
Value Proposition:
Provides dealership-level repair information at a fraction of the cost, empowering owners to perform their own maintenance and repairs.
Content Richness:
Features step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications for accurate repair and troubleshooting.
Originality:
Vehicle-specific information, identical to what authorized Jaguar dealerships use.
Applicable Years:
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Estimated Page Count:
Extensive (specific count not provided, but described as comprehensive)
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Engine Mechanical:
Complete coverage of engine internal and external components, timing, lubrication, cooling, and diagnostics.
Engine Electrical:
Detailed information on ignition system, starting and charging systems, sensors, actuators, and ECU.
Emission Control:
Covers emission control systems, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and evaporative emission control.
Fuel System:
Includes fuel injection system, fuel pump, injectors, fuel pressure regulator, and evaporative emission controls.
Clutch System:
Details on clutch assembly, hydraulic system, and maintenance procedures (primarily for manual transmission variants).
Manual Transaxle:
Comprehensive repair and maintenance procedures for the manual gearbox.
Automatic Transaxle:
In-depth coverage of the automatic transmission, including operation, diagnostics, and overhaul.
Driveshaft And Axle:
Information on driveshafts, CV joints, half-shafts, and rear axle components.
Suspension System:
Detailed coverage of front and rear suspension, including components, alignment, and diagnostics.
Steering System:
Covers power steering system, steering rack, and related components.
Restraint System:
Includes information on airbags, seatbelts, and associated safety systems.
Brake System:
Detailed procedures for brake maintenance, repair, ABS, and electronic brake force distribution.
Body Interior Exterior:
Coverage of body panels, doors, interior trim, seating, and exterior components.
Body Electrical:
In-depth coverage of interior and exterior lighting, power accessories, and body control modules.
HVAC:
Detailed information on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, including refrigerant and diagnostics.
Maintenance:
Routine maintenance procedures such as oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks.
Troubleshooting:
Systematic troubleshooting guides for diagnosing common and complex issues.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major mechanical and electrical systems.
Diagnostics:
Diagnostic procedures, including fault code interpretation and component testing.
Wiring Schematics:
Complete and detailed wiring diagrams for all vehicle electrical systems.
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced diagnostics.
Engine Type:
4.2L V8 (Naturally Aspirated and Supercharged - AJ-V8 Gen III)
Horsepower Naturally Aspirated:
Approximately 300 hp (varies slightly by model year and trim)
Torque Naturally Aspirated:
Approximately 315 lb-ft (varies slightly by model year and trim)
Horsepower Supercharged:
Approximately 420 hp (for XK-R models)
Torque Supercharged:
Approximately 413 lb-ft (for XK-R models)
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Wheelbase:
Approximately 102.0 inches (2590 mm)
Length:
Approximately 177.2 - 178.7 inches (4498 - 4538 mm) depending on model/year
Width:
Approximately 71.7 - 72.5 inches (1821 - 1841 mm) depending on model/year
Height:
Approximately 51.5 - 52.3 inches (1308 - 1328 mm) depending on model/year
Curb Weight:
Approximately 3,700 - 4,100 lbs (1680 - 1860 kg) depending on configuration
NHTSA Ratings:
Varies by model year; typically good frontal and side impact performance, but specific ratings should be verified.
Active Safety Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Traction Control System (TCS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
Passive Safety Features:
Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags (on some models), seatbelt pretensioners.
Infotainment System:
Jaguar Premium Sound System or Bowers & Wilkins audio options, touchscreen navigation system, CD changer, Bluetooth connectivity (on later models).
Driver Assistance Features:
Adaptive cruise control (optional), front and rear parking sensors, bi-xenon headlights.
Connectivity Options:
Bluetooth hands-free calling, USB connectivity (on later models).
Oil Change Interval:
Recommended every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first (refer to manual for specific oil type and grade).
Major Service Interval:
Major services typically recommended at 60,000 or 100,000-mile intervals, including spark plug replacement, coolant flush, and transmission fluid service.
Engine Oil:
Typically SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic oil meeting Jaguar specifications (e.g., Ford WSS-M2C913-C or similar). Check manual for exact spec.
Coolant:
OAT (Organic Acid Technology) type coolant, usually orange or pink, meeting Jaguar specifications.
Transmission Fluid:
Specific ZF LifeguardFluid 6 (or equivalent compatible fluid) for the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Common Wear Items:
Aluminum corrosion on subframes, suspension bushing wear, potential for water pump leaks, early XK-R models had some cam chain tensioner concerns (though typically addressed by this generation).
