Jaguar XJS V12 Oil Change - How to change oil and lower oil pan gasket

[@gf4353]

I'm so glad to see that someone besides myself using 20w--50w. Engine runs quieter, smoother, with more power. !!!!! (FLORIDA) no cold days

[@jackroutledge352]

Me too! Since I only run mine in the summer, it makes sense to use this, even here in the UK.

[@Rick-S-6063]

You'd do well to get a cup style oil filter wrench, the notched kind that grips the filter by fitting into the notches. Most of them work with a 3/8 inch drive ratchet, and an extension, which you'd need on your V12. That's the arrangement I've used since back in my beater days. I still use it now on my econoboxes. And, if the ship ever comes in, that's what I'll use on my limo. ;)

[@Lemuren77]

Thank you for the inspiration Adam! When changing oil/filter today I replaced the leaky oil pan gasket (+Hylomar blue) as well. 154 minutes for a rookie in "the OKQ8 GDS hall".(-87 Daimler Double six)

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Great job! It's nice to have access to a lift. I hope to have that some day

[@jongodsell88]

A nice clean sump you have there. It's always a good practice when doing an oil change, on any car, to have copious amounts of newspapers on the floor and to have the receptacle for the old oil quite far back from the drain hole when you first remove the plug to ensure the oil is caught, otherwise you might find that you have a bit of a mess to clear up from your once pristine floor.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I think we've all made a mess like that before 😂

[@bernhardlist9359]

The oil with high Zink content is important for breaking an engine in, especially with new camshafts. After the break in is completed (300-500km) you can return to synthetic oil. That information ist from Total Seal Piston Ring manufacturer and from Driven (break in oil manuf.)

[@Fredo_StarRunner]

Been watching your videos, really enjoyable and entertaining. I got the Jaguar bug and I'm looking to get an XJS (an XJ12 would be cool but they are nearly nonexistant where i live). I've been reading "The Book" but seeing really helps. Thank you for all your work!

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you! Hope you find a nice car

[@uncleannie7940]

I have a 1995 XJ12

[@achraf9946]

crazy how much oil stayed in the oil pan all dirt would keep stay there over time

[@joseguillen3340]

Love the 8 bit guy intro

[@patrykdrozd2637]

great video ... love them all . please do a video on heating and cooling system (vacuum leaks) ...

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I will do that. I'm hunting for a spare unit to use for demonstration purposes. Thanks for watching!

[@TFD1982]

Great choice on Oil!

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I'm very pleased with it

[@BobJeffries]

You are using the old style pan gasket and bolts. The replacement gasket is made by Earling in Germany and is made out of aluminum with rubber on both sides, no sealant should be used. The bolts were changed to a flanged bolt with locking serrations under the head.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you for the information 😊 I will try that other gasket on my next V12 Jaguar.

[@rambleon2838]

Do you have a part number? I've just looked through the Earling online catalog and no gaskets for the V12 where found. Maybe they have discontinued them.

[@michaelreece458]

Excellent and informative video.

[@nicklucas74]

Great video, you've helped me hugely on my 1991 XJS. Did you use the replacement gasket shown at the start? Or did you put the gasket on the Hylomar blue and then some more on the top of the gasket before going back onto the car? Or just used Hylomar and no gasket?

[@nicklucas74]

Ignore this, I went back and paused it again with my glasses on and noticed the gasket!

[@atavachron27]

Useful video. I was looking at doing this on my 89 V12 coupe, but when I looked under the car, it looks to be impossible to remove several of the oil sump bolts towards the front edge. The steering rack is so close, I don't know how you would be able to get access to these bolts. You kind of jump this bit in the video! Any tricks or advice on how to do this without removing the steering rack?

[@atavachron27]

If I can answer my own question! You can do it, you just need to remove the spacers that keep the oil pipes separated from the steering rack...it's a squeeze and you need to pry those tubes out of the way to get a socket in to remove the three bolts in question.

[@mustangmafiatv3660]

Hi I’m wanting to do an oil change on my 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 - 4.2L, I already have a new Jaguar oil filter and new sump gasket but what oil would you recommend as I’m not sure what oil has been used in the engine over the years and I’ve been getting mixed opinions some saying only use mineral because synthetic cause leaks and some saying that was only the early synthetic that caused leaks and some Saying use only synthetic oil as is cleans and protects from sludge build up better would really appreciate if you could help out here or anyone else who knows thanks in advance

[@ladyhock1954]

Thank you so much.

[@WilliamKennedy-e5j]

I purchased the Hylomar Blue from Amazon in the US which is where I reside . I used it once and cleaned off the cap and tube and screwed cap back on . A few days later tried to squeeze out some for another application and the bottom of the tube blew out . Is there a special way to secure the cap and tube that will prevent the tube from blowiing out at the bottom of the tube ?

[@JAYHARRIS85]

Quick question... Great video by the way, simple, clear, smart and to the point... Awesome. I'll be doing the same job this weekend. About the different length bolts... Is replacement self explanatory or do you need to chart out which bolt came from where?

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you! It is pretty self explanatory where the longer bolts go. Best of luck!

[@JAYHARRIS85]

@@LivingWithAClassic got you... Thanks. I cringed when that spark plug sheared off on you. Nightmare material... Can't you just remove the head!? I literally just just watched that happen. Ups and downs I guess... Gotta love the,,,,, Jaguars! OMG

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Ya that was one of the worst momentd of working on cars. The head will be coming off. Decided to do a full rebuild of that engine so it will be coming out this spring

[@reouvenz]

I might've missed something while watching your video. I saw you removed the old rubber on the oil pan, but didn't notice you replaced it with a new one. (only the blue glue tube thing)

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I did add a new gasket too with Hylomar Blue on it.

[@grahaminkpen5436]

Good job, do you prefer the pre he or the he engine to drive. ?

[@LivingWithAClassic]

In stock for the I prefer the pre-HE. It's a lot smoother and revs nicer. The HE in this XJS is a bit modified with a better intake and more flowing exhaust. It's really a blast to drive

[@richardbaird4352]

If I am replacing the oil plug gasket where can I find the replacement? I have a '92 xjs v12. Thanks!

[@avrajkahlon2743]

hey you seem like you know a lot about these cars would you know where the dipstick is by any chance

[@LivingWithAClassic]

You’ll see it in the video

[@lebojay]

Some in the jag-lovers forum recommend using RTV instead of a gasket (not in addition to one). Any thoughts?

[@LivingWithAClassic]

The gasket and Hylomar has worked well for me. So far never had a leak on a car again

[@lebojay]

@@LivingWithAClassic they said the same thing about the RTV, so I guess it isn’t that critical what you do, so long as it’s done properly.

[@ICONICALDEMONICAL]

i wish you were in Canada come help me with my v12 87' , I put stop leak in my radiatior and it gunked up my chain from what i can see, and then who knows what else it looks like im going to be replacing a head gasket, im thinking i should definatly flush the engine oil asap, probably twice, run it a few time inbetween flushes?? im not really sure what would you sugust. im thining i might have to pop the head of and get down to the engine head, to replace the gasket, is that the only way coolant can get in around your timing chain?????

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Sadly I think it's probably head gaskets then. A badly corroded timing cover could do it too but less likely. Thanks for watching 😊

[@tpantazopoulos]

Where do you get your service parts from?

[@athulad]

Now. for the trans

[@ElHuaso89]

Should I use the same oil on a 1976 Jaguar xjs?

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Yes you can but I’d stick with conventional oil. I use Castrol Classic 20W50 in my older V12. Thanks for watching 😊

[@ElHuaso89]

Living With A Classic thank you!

[@lapalmax59]

great job thanks..........

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you Allan!

[@jean-pierrehilbert2273]

Why don't you suck out the old oil with a cheap chinease-made pump found online. I really, really have only good experience with that method!

[@KSIbucky]

Please don't use sae tools on metric bolts.

[@jsquared1013]

I think the SAE mentioned for the ratchet was for the head size, not the socket size

[@richardp6178]

Gaskets have bonding agents on them. If you use any type of sealant on them they WILL fail! it doesn't matter how many times you tell people this they never listen. smh.......