Old Peter

Hi Gareth, The s type has an auxiliary heater which assists the warm up of the cabin, giving a slight smell of diesel on start up. It should not last more than 30 seconds or so. I don't know about when stationary though. I never get that. Regards, Peter.

Hi Peter, An s type battery usually needs changing every 5 years or so. I have a Platinum Battery 90ah recommended for diesel cars -- a neighbour owns an Auto Accessory shop -- and it has not let me down. There are many good batteries around but don't get anything less than 90ah. Regards, Peter.

Hi Jennifer, I have the predecessor of the XF, an S Type 2.7 diesel, and my repair costs are negligible, probably due to the fact that I have used a mobile mechanic for the last 16 years, whose charges are less than 50% of a main dealer. He is not a specialist in any model of car but he knows a lot about cars. I suggest that your find a good independent garage to do the servicing. There is a topic on the site of reccommended garages -- I have heard of a good one in Preston, but I can't think of the name. There are also several recommended garages in Manchester, too. While I have wanted a Jaguar for the last 55 years and love the brand, the parts can be obtained no dearer than many of the parts for other cars. My car is 11 years old and other than tyres , a new battery, and fuel, my only expenditure in the 5 years I have owned it was a new water pump [£135] Just use the premium fuel, and make sure you take your car on a longish run - the M6 is good for that on a quiet day. Regards, Peter.

Hi james, Millers Eco Max is advertised more or less as a general additive, which improves emissions [cleans up the fuel system] adds cetane [improves the fuel] and similar. I do know that it got rid of the messagecoe involving sticky EGR valves, and in spite of a lot of short runs seems to keep the DPF clean. My little code reader cost £20, my mechanics code reader cost over £2000, so you can see that there is a big difference in code readers. Most reasonable good garages will be able to give you a code, and you don't really need a specialist, as the ZF gearbox is well used in automatic cars, and EGR valves exist in all diesel engines. It's worth having a go at an additive. Regards, Peter.

That I do not know, Steve. It is an automatic function. I do get a bit annoyed with predictive text thought, -- is also doesn't know the difference between whisky and whiskey, the latter being either Irish or Bourbon, plus Tennessee Sour Mash which goes under the name of Jack Daniels.

Hi James and welcome to the Club. Before hazarding a guess have you had a code reader plugged in to find any codes? It could be the SGR valves not behaving properly. An easier option than Wynnes is Millers Ego Plus Diesel -- about a tenner from Halfords or any good auto accessory shop. Just a shot in a full tank. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Kris. The s type is a great car and I have been very pleased with mine over the5 years I have owned her. My s type has visited Lancashire frequently owing to my penchant for watching Rugby League. You will enjoy the Jaguar experience, Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in exile,

Welcome to the club, Andy. I towed a caravan for over 20 years with the last 10 years using a 2.5 litre V6 petrol Rover the caravans I towed were over 1000kg and my mpg suffered by circa 5 mpg. You will be towing much less than that and when I towed with a Rover 2.0 litre diesel I didm't use much more fuel, so in my opinion you will hardly notice the difference, other that a little wind giving a bit of drag. A good tow bar fitter will know all the ins and outs when fitting a tow bar. Personally I would for a tow bar with a detachable tow ball. And to assist Martin, no bits of the car will be affected -- other than a Small piece from the rear Bumper on a Toyota Avensis. Regards, Peter.

I am thinking that it is a fuel issue. I am just wondering if the fuel pipes a somewhat blocked. Peter.

I stand corrected. Ian Callum took over from Geof Lawson who was head of Design in 1999 and had designed the immediate successor to the XJ-S. Peter.

Denso stopped production of Sat Nav Discs got the X Type,, s type and XJ's plus earlier XFs up to 2007/8 in 2012/2013. It was purely a commercial decision. I uprated to the 2012 disc, but have not even considered of looking for a later disc. As you say, there are so many other ways of navigation and if I am going to an unknown destination I will definitely use the apps on my I Phone. I have just bought a universal vent mount! Peter.

Welcome to the club, Craig. Other than 67" wide and 55" high I can find no detailed information. I just hope there is a member who can check a model himself. Regards Peter.

Brummagem is quite flat, and any small hills can be avoided. The downside is that there is a lot of traffic at times. The big problem is that there can be more icy roads and less than skilful drivers. Peter.

Good result, Phil.

We have a bit of a blizzard in Brummagem and it is snowing at the moment. The options were carefully listed, and then an real outsider came up, a Glenlivet single malt labelled "Founder's reserve" drew my attention and out of pure curiosity I had a double treble this afternoon. Peter.

Promises, Promises! I spent the afternoon and early evening getting the Jet Skis prepared for a great day in Sutton Park. Sone with tow bar and trailer was going to come at 9.00 am to get the Jet Skis out to the park. I went to the OutDoor Sports Emporium for a new ski suit, and a 11.00p I checked snow fall! The wind is fierce, though. so I might get out the ice dinghy and so so Ice `Yachting on the lake!

Here is my S Type just now. Sunny Brummagem avoids snow so that they can make Jaguars. Peter,

There is a saying in God's County -- The is no accounting for tastes, as the old woman said when she kissed a cow. Or as they put it in Lancashire "De gustibus nil disputandum"

Welcome to the Club, Justyn. I am afraid I have never used GAP, although after having two dents [cost of repairs £650] I wish I had dent insurance. You will enjoy the Jaguar experience. Regards, Peter.

I am not bothered with the snow. If I want anything the corner shop is only 400 yards away. In fact there are three shops within 500 yards s I have a choice . M & S Food, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. Peter.

True, Walter. They will be getting the snow chains on to their Range Rovers round here. 3 minutes of snow does the trick. Peter

Your suspicions are incorrect, Steve. When a Moderator removes something, it stays removed. Two moderators did actually post a comment and the comments joined together could be summarised in these words - "De gustibus nil disputandum". Peter.

Welcome to the club, Lee. I bought my S Type 2.7 Diesel almost 5 years ago. It is an SE on an 07 plate with a lot of optional extras, in Indigo Blue with Dove Grey leather and trim. She has done 77k miles, and has returned at best just over 50 mpg, but on a normal long run around 45 mpg, using cruise control set at 70 mph on those road which permit that speed. I also use premium fuel, with the occasional slug of Millers Eco Plus diesel into a full tank, which keeps the fuel system clean. I have never had a problem with the DPF and since using the above additive no problems with EGR valves. I do mostly short journeys too. The V6 engine is very smooth and when you press the S button you will be surprised at is speed from 20 mph to 70 mph. Being a diesel, it will also pull anything short of a Sherman tank. A great car! Regards, Peter. Below is my S type, and another S Type in its racing trim at Gaydon Motor Museum. Both have the sane engine!

My son has an x type 2.0 Diesel and had the same fault -- an intermittent flashing glow plug. Stopping and switching worked for half an hour and then it came back. He had a new battery in December. A dose of Millers Eco Plus diesel has cured it. Peter.

Good Post, and I hope no members gets caught when an MOT failure is due to something trivial. My car was 6 years old when I bought it 5 years ago and it had three MOT fails in 6 years with every one being due to a tree problem -- I used Vehicle Smart, a free app to make the check. I found that quite incredible. A tyre depth gauge can be had for a few quid. My car has had 4 MOTs and all passed with not even an advisory. Peter.