Top 5 Running costs on Jaguars V8 XK8

Join John from To the Garage as he explains what he feels the top 5 Running costs are for the Jaguar XK8 XKR X100
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[@cirquedumike]

You explain things so well 🥰❤️

[@stevenslight2607]

Great video John. When Broken down like that it’s quite frightening 😂😂.

[@digitalrewindvideos]

Picking up my '98 BRG XK8 Convertible tomorrow. I just binge-watched so many of your videos, and you've got yourself a new subscriber!

[@ToTheGarage]

Welcome aboard! danmarkus

[@philcrowell7516]

Great video again John. Keep them coming. Although not part of the actual five, I was intrigued by the cost of tax and insurance in the UK. Being a Pom myself, I was quite surprised by how expensive it is to tax and insure cars in Australia. I currently pay pretty well double what you do for my Registration and comprehensive insurance. Despite paying a lot for my own insurance, I have to pay an additional compulsory third party insurance (known as the green slip) in order to register my car. Mind you, our fuel is considerably cheaper in Oz, so I suppose that does compensate somewhat. Consumables like oil, filters and tyres seem to be about the same as the UK prices.

[@benleone5800]

Hey John! My name is Ben from Ct. My hat is off to you, for all the GREAT videos on my favorite car! My 1997 XK8 Coupe is giving me window problems after I replaced the Alternator. The window goes down on entry. Drivers side Left. I tried to reset it. No go! Any ideas you may have my man are sure welcome! Been driving an XK8 Coupe about 18 years. Very complex machine. Can be quite fickle at times, (like now.) . I try to keep my chin up, people tell me SELL it. I like the car, and the styling is timeless! Damian has also been trying to help me. He is a good lad like yourself! LOVE that JAG!!! Nice color! Thanks Again for your dedication to the brand. Great job! Regards, Ben

[@MililaniJag]

Welding? Great Vid! Cheers

[@feet57]

Thanks not sure i want to spend all that money on maintenance. Great info.

[@michaelsbraga2561]

Hey John! Great video as always. Just a note on tires. Some people say well I am never going to drive my Jaguar over 80-90 mph,so I am not going to buy H or V rated tires. However, you as an owner have the responsibility to buy tires that match the OEM specs, because they match the Jaguar’s performance capability. Let’s say you buy new tires that are inferior in performance than the OEM spec tires and you sell the car. Let’s say the tires are good for 100 mph. So the new owner takes the car and drives the Jaguar up to 110-120 mph, which may be legal in some European countries. What happens if the inferior tire breaks a belt or blows out, because of the speed, and the occupants gets injured or worse. The previous owner would have responsibility in this matter. Of course someone would say the buyer should have checked the tires speed rating, and he should have, but it doesn’t always happen.

[@richardstokes6827]

Interesting . I'm using continental tyres on my xk8 to good effect correct tyre size used on back and front . Has cats susp too . Terrific ride and cornering ability. Keep em coming Jon. Regards Rick

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Rick. I will have to check Conti's out next time i am in need.

[@robertmercer572]

John I have a 2000. Lots of love and the car looks great. Needed a new rag top.. The windows are expected to be used. Tho plastic around the window just feel apart, old. Can not find a replacement. Any suggestion?

[@blancharddl]

Great info John, I use synthetic oil in my 02 xk8, have not changed the battery, seeing some warning flashes from subsystems. Checking error codes on computer, battery change due, thanks.. jag lover.

[@ToTheGarage]

Cheers Dave. Batteries are the key to so much on our cars

[@samsen3965]

Did you check your error codes with OBD II scanners? and do have P1000, in addition to what is really in need of a change?

[@benpenagonzales6014]

My, unlucky black cat, is currently at Tom Lenthall for a full check over. At least for a petrol pump, probably much more! Tbf, I haven't had it long.

[@viraf21]

Hi John, Thanks for another great video. I'm confused about the coolant. I have a 2001 xkr with red coolant in it at the moment it might be WSS M97 B44D . Any advice. Also is there any advise on how to drain all the old coolant? As for engine oil I've been using fuchs titan xtr 5w30 synthetic which is very reasonably priced. Thanks

[@natclarke10]

So close to buying one of these beautiful cars. I need to find someone who can service it !!

[@johncrocker1019]

Great video. I have a 2011 XKR, how often do you have to change the differential oil and what would be the price range , indi garage??

[@ocwolfy]

Hey can I have a link to where you got the clear side markers?

[@Mariazellerbahn]

7:00 From what I've learned about Nikisil engines, it tended to be the lower mileage cars that suffered due to the unleaded fuels of the time. Nothing to do with the oil. These days, the quality of unleaded fuel is better and so the Nikisil problems of the past should no longer occur.

[@marksayers3721]

I’ve got a 2002XK8 convertible and my tires are not staggered they are the same size front and rear all convertibles were eventually need to have a hydraulic line replaced from the pump to the convertible top and that could be beyond that some people skills that’s about $1400 US now I have a 2002 and I’ve been told that the timing chain guides have been upgraded by then but my XK8 does get better fuel economy than my XJ8 with the same motor

[@Yo2condoit]

Full of info - as usual. Could the maintenance info be transferred to, let’s say, a Picasso C4? :)

[@ToTheGarage]

🤔. who do I know with such a beast?

[@jaglazzarinim2558]

I have had jaguars for 12 years I love them.The big problem are the Mechanics it took me forever to find one that won't break something so I need to come back and I don't.

[@ToTheGarage]

I agree. Finding Jaguar parts is not as big a problem as finding knowledgable trustworthy and affordable Jaguar skills

[@jillpryce9529]

Thanks John, useful as always. Looks like you have had the dent in the boot lid repaired, did you do that yourself? If so, any video to come on this? Regards, Andy P

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Jill no its still there, just doesnt show up as much in daylight. its on myy todo list but that is being held up by 'actual work. which is where i am now😔

[@benpenagonzales6014]

What about a few vids on common failure symptoms and their rectification? Eg my petrol pump has gone and is quite common. Strong juddering that passed then a couple weeks later just a no start.

[@ToTheGarage]

In the pipeline (excuse the pun) Ben👍

[@jayp8372]

Greate video just wondering where you were able to find the p zeros for the rear as been looking everywhere and can’t find them in the correct size . Pirelli uk website dose not even list them.

[@ToTheGarage]

I got mine from BUSH tyres

[@mrman9561]

Which classic car insurance do you use please

[@UdoIBress]

Hi John...it has always been a bit more expensive to drive a nice JAGUAR / XK8 and all the others. Greetings from your fan...Udo

[@ToTheGarage]

We are worth it Udo👍😁

[@terryc8164]

Those costs sound about right to me. I avoid the P zero tyres though, they are outdated technogy now. Had them on my XK8 when bought and it tramlined somewhat, ditched them for the latest Hankooks and its another world! And a lot cheaper at 120 quid a piece or thereabouts. The Hankooks get good reviews in the most recent autoexpress tests too so worth a look.

[@ToTheGarage]

Were the Hankooks available in the standard sizes?

[@terryc8164]

The standard 18" are yes. Definitely worth a look. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3

[@h7pubg]

hello John, is there by chance still time for the calendar images? I had planned to take some pictures with my xk8 and a US naval ship in the background parked in front of my favorite hotel, but the weekend i was going to take the picture, dad got covid so I decided it would be best to stay home. the ship is gone now but if there’s time i would still like to make something

[@ToTheGarage]

Yes, absolutely. The deadline is the end of this month👍

[@alanmcclelland5245]

John do you have any info on repairing or replacing the top. Is it possible to repair / replace the fabric?

[@mikereno492]

Alan, Check out www.topsonline.com. If you want to replace. They have the tonneau covers as well it appears. I'm just about to pull the trigger and buy a replacement top myself.

[@roboconnor9243]

Hey John I have a 2007 XK8 base, drivers seat (US) stopped working. How do I get to remove seat when seat is just forward enough to prevent loosening front nuts.

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Rob. I made a series of videos on this topic. Here is a link to the first of themkzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrKq3xvmpl8f8U

[@samsen3965]

So nice to see your beautiful cat again. For us, the poor Jag-lovers in So. Cali, there is another big dilemma that you didn't include and as a person who faces it again, right now, may actually part me from my beloved vehicle. So you may ask "What"? and that is what our nice (Not really so) lawmakers have in addition to regular registration as you have there. That is Smog Test, every other year. That is to ensure old cars are not a polluter or air (Tell me if someone on this side of the lake is not fooled enough, say the tricks VW has proven to create upon our Emission control genius!!! (Sad but shameful history that even hurt the not-so-much tender heart of our lawmakers!). The problem is Jaguar engineers then didn't realize that they have incorporated a code in OBD II called P1000 that simply says "Not Ready" and actually does not have any significance in terms of a true problem or an error. Well as you said, the car is very sensitive electronically and mine does reset very often when she is in part for too long. Now... once P1000 appears, it simply won't wipe out, as in my all other (Mostly American) cars do and I want to believe! it has a very precise procedure to get rid of that code which by default turns the "Check Engine" light on and is an instantaneous cause of Smog Test Failure in California, USA, even without running the test, in an otherwise perfect set car engine that is by no means even close to being a polluter... I'm due for the test and if this is not going to pass easily this time, sadly but my pussy cat will become a donation to one of the charities! A hurt-breaking end for someone who loves his car but the company's mechanisms aren't smart enough to understand the market or why the hell Jaguar should have a code that means nothing but does the worst damage. Well, Time will tell and if you have good advice to get rid of P1000, please share it with me before too late.

[@Mariazellerbahn]

The costs aren't too frightening. Any ordinary car wouldn't be far off those running costs.

[@ToTheGarage]

An XKR with Brembo's driven hard would start to feel a little expensive on brakes and tyres. But I agree👍

[@Tatts-yi7cj]

Just seen your video,looking at purchasing a final edition white badge xk8 that looks stunning on a video,it as 77000 miles what should I be looking for that should have been replaced,should the timing chains have been done any help greatly appreciated

[@ToTheGarage]

If there is no proof that the timing chain tensioners have been replaced, use it as a bargaining chip. Its Circa £1500 for an independant garage to do. Good service history and body condition are your main interest. and make sure everything electrical works as some electrical gremlins are hard to trace and expensive to resolve.

[@Tatts-yi7cj]

Many thanks I will do just that very much appreciated

[@Tatts-yi7cj]

At what mileage roughly should they have been changed thanks

[@Tatts-yi7cj]

@@ToTheGarage its a 2006 model so after reading up it would seem the problems had been rectified on this model

[@ddp5436]

​@@Tatts-yi7cj ❤❤😢🎉

[@kielluchey2404]

I drive a 2007 Jaguar XK and it gathers humidity and now my headliner is bubbling. How do I repair it and cut out the humidity.

[@Technotranceism]

Humidity is problematic in almost every vehicle, since they're not perfectly sealed environments. Typical way to help eliminate this problem, is being in a temperature controlled environment like an air conditioned garage, or storage unit. Other ways is to place some damp rid moisture absorber in the vehicle, to help eliminate the moisture associated with humidity.

[@jaapwesterbeek]

Thanks John, quite depressing this video because now I know what costs are coming my way (just kidding)

[@hillbilly4895]

Amen on the batteries...anyone who owns an XK8 knows. Anyone thinking about owning one will. It's not the battery, its all those power hungry and sensitive electronic systems that create the driving experience. They eat a lot and often.

[@ToTheGarage]

😁👍

[@severnsea]

Good video but I don't agree with your advice on batteries. There is absolutely no need whatsoever to change the battery every 5 years and a good battery will have a 5 year warranty anyway, so is likely to last longer. If they do start to fail then you can generally get a battery test done free at many garages, but there is another way. For under a tenner you can get a USB port that plugs into your 12v socket, and many of them have an LED readout that shows the car's battery voltage. I found this very useful as I was able to tell straight away when my battery started to go - 9 years after it had been fitted.

[@ToTheGarage]

You have done well @severnsea👍 Im certainly not trying to spend anyone else's money unnecessarily. But I would still say you should budget for batteries if an X100 is your goal. I have about 8 or 9 emails a day telling me about how all manner of problems disappeared immediately after a new battery (or earth lead) was fitted. I imagine that genuinely quibble free battery warranties are quite rare. Or everyone would deep cycle their batteries half a dozen times near its 5th birthday and pick up a free replacement. I may look into that in fact🤔

[@-A-lm5xb]

@@ToTheGarage Fair comment, I certainly would agree with budgeting for a replacement but not necessarily changing it unless it's needed. Electrical problems are generally an issue on most cars now if the battery drops below a certain level (watch out for dashcams that have a "wake" function when they get vibration from passing traffic, that killed my last battery), but the X100, 150, 250 seem to be particularly sensitive to quick voltage drops. But unless you start to have those issues I would leave it alone - "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Good point about deep cycling, never thought of it to be honest. I've always used Bosch where possible and never had a problem. Bosch advertise a 3 year warranty so whether they have changed it or not, or whether mine was some sort of premium option I'm not sure, but it was fitted by the AA just a few months ago and they definitely specified a 5 year warranty. I know I could have bought a little cheaper but it was quick and convenient, I'd had to call them anyway because of the dashcam battery drain issue.

[@That_clean_e46]

I have a quick question,whenever I’m driving my xk8 and I go in between 35-40 mph I hear this weird grinding noise and whenever I speed up or slow down it goes away. Any ideas at what it could be would be great,love your Content

[@h7pubg]

John would know more on this than I do, but it could be your transmission fluid, or A drum failure due to pressure regulator valve. to troubleshoot or prevent, i might recommend getting your fluid flushed and installing an updated pressure regulator valve. pressure slippages on our pre 2002 xk8s can be problematic

[@That_clean_e46]

Thank you so much,I’ll look into it

[@ToTheGarage]

If its purely the noise with no other detrimental effects then it could be as simple as a loose heat shield resonating on or near the exhaust Zane