2000 Jaguar XJ8 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2000 Jaguar XJ8 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.9 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 6.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | API - SH, ILSAC GF 2, SAE 5W-30 (-14Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to 125Deg.F) | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| L | API - SH, ILSAC GF 2, SAE 5W-30 (-14Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to 125Deg.F) | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Vanden Plas, 4.0 B | API - SH, ILSAC GF 2, SAE 5W-30 (-14Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to 125Deg.F) | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Vanden Plas, 4.0 C | API - SH, ILSAC GF 2, SAE 5W-30 (-14Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to 125Deg.F) | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
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2000 Jaguar XJ8 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.6 quarts (10.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of water, JAGUAR Antifreeze/Coolant and Corrosion Inhibitor. Specification: ESD M97B49 A.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2000 Jaguar XJ8 take?
The 2000 Jaguar XJ8 takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SH, ILSAC GF 2, SAE 5W-30 (-14Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 125Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to 125Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2000 Jaguar XJ8 take?
The 2000 Jaguar XJ8 holds 6.9 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2000 Jaguar XJ8?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2000 Jaguar XJ8. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.