charlie boy

hi peter, I doubt 5/30 was around when my xk8 was manufactured but as we all know as with time progress

goes on. ive spoken to several independent Jaguar specialists who say that 10/40 is too thick for the engine though its what Jaguar recommend 

and 5/30 semi would be better , ill use there choice as long as theres no detriment to the engine that my main querry .

hi guys, I'm a little confused about which is the correct engine Oil to use in my 1997 xk8.

Jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent Jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi

they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature.

the car has no history of what Oil has been used and its done 109,600 miles.

I don't intend to cover large mileage in the car and hope some of you can recommend which type to safely use

hi kenny, i will give them a ring monday and fingers crossed they might do them . many thanks. charlie.

hi guys, does anyone know where i can perchase a denso 2 pin coil pack NEW for my xk8

ive tried to sores one but the best I can find is second hand which I don't want to get if possible.

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated       thanks.

hi Kenny, thanks very much for your help in this matter its been very informative and has helped me decide which type of spark plug to go for. I don't intend to do a lot of mileage so I have decided on the copper type plug and give my Jaguar the best of what I can.

I bought the car from a private dealer in pool dorset and drove back to west Yorkshire without her missing a beat. once again thanks very much for your help in this matter and I hope to chat with you and members soon about the xk8's. I sure as time goes on there will be a few issues that arise where I could need advice from time to time

                                                                        kind regards Charlie ..

hi everyone , I'm a newbie to all this and a first time owner of a xk8, and I'm loving it. I want to treat the car to a new set of spark plugs and wonder which is the best type to buy not knowing if theres any upgraded new type of plug to use or not . any help would very appreciated. thanks.