Terraclean

[adrian52]

Thought I'd put this out there jest had my 3lt XF diesel serviced by an independent garage for £100 cheaper than Jaguar B service £329 all I wanted was that they used the correct Oil ( which they did) wasn't bothered if the filters were genuine Jag parts so in short the money I saved I used to have it Terracleaned what a difference it made gained an extra 6 mpg on running around local so don't know what difference it will make on a long run but can't wait to get it on the-motorway to see what it will do

hope this helps anyone thinking of getting it done  

[Old Peter]

Hi Adrian,

The first long run I had after having my s type terracleaned --- 90 miles --- was  half on motorway with a speed restriction to 50 mph and the rest city and some dual carriageway I achieved 50.6 mg. The return journey with some motorway without restrictions and heavy traffic on the other roads brought the average down to 46.4.

I usually get about 33 mpg from a tankful without any long runs.

Peter.

[Tigger]

Thanks for this Adrian, I was thinking of having this done in the spring as heard of great reports.

cheers

Andrew 

[Graham C]

Hi,

I've seen blogs on this and have thought of having mine done.

Has anyone had this done on the 4.2 engine, and with what results?

Cheers'

Graham.

[Tom H]

That's settled. I'm going to get mine terracleaned. Thanks for info.

[Graham C]

I'm still undecided as to whether to have it done, mainly because my car is doing the mpg Jaguar say it should.

I also tend to think that in using Shell and not supermarket fuel the system is being cleaned.

Graham.

[Old Peter]

Hi Graham,

Terraclean is more beneficial for diesel engines, and if you are getting a good mpg with your XK,  I would personally not bother.  I was advised to use "Forecourt" fuel and I always use Shell V Power in my S Type Diesel.

The fact that the local Petrol station is Shell and  I get bonus points makes the use of premium fuel cheaper that the pump price!

Peter.