Why Is A Tune Up So Expensive? $1,200 on this Jaguar XJL!

[@CarWizard]

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[@EdgyNumber1]

The AJV8 is not definitely _not_ a Ford engine as explained below: "The Chief Engineer (project leader) for the AJ26 project was Dave Szczupak. The actual lead designer for the cylinder head was Joe Cooke and for the bottom end of the engine (block, crank, rods, pistons, oil system etc) it was Nigel Massey and Carl White. The engine was 100% unique. The only Ford parts used were the oil filler cap, the crank shaft damper woodruff key and the sump plug. The AJ26, 27, 28, 34 & LR V8's were only ever built in Bridgend, North Wales. The AJ30 (3.9l US version) was built in Lima in the USA and used in the Thunderbird and Lincoln DEW98. The engine was adopted into LR vehicles in 2004; first in the Discovery/ RR Sport and then replacing the BMW 4.4l V8 in the RangeRover (L322)." "All of the above are 100% factually correct as I was part of the team that designed the engine - M Joyce - 6th Sep 2008" Ford did want to use one of their engines to save costs when they took over Jaguar but it it was found to run as rough as a pig in comparison. So Ford ask them to continue with development.

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[@rebeltvr6046]

I knew a guy who had this in white, put fat wheels on it. It looked gangsta. He got all the hos with that Jag. Too bad it's unreliable. Otherwise, I would've gotten one too.

[@The0utmode]

Man i'm surprised that people even come in for a tune up! Most people show up when a misfire has developed at 200,000 thousand miles with the factory plugs lol.

[@PseudoSpaceMarine]

Depends on what spark plugs the manufacturer puts in. Usually the iridium spark plugs last around 100,000 miles but if the car starts burning oil, then they might need to be changed sooner.

[@The0utmode]

@@PseudoSpaceMarine Another thing that happens when spark plugs wear out is the gap becomes larger between the center electrode and ground electrode. This fools the the computer into thinking that the engine is running leaner so it dumps in more fuel lowering the fuel economy. The larger gap also requires more voltage ruining the coils.

[@plektosgaming]

@@The0utmode My own car gets about 1mpg less than when I last changed the plugs. They are due in another 25-30K miles, so it's not a huge deal. But if you pay careful attention, you KNOW when the car isn't running at 100%

[@Schlipperschlopper]

soon all gas cars will be illegal uin USA and EU.

[@The0utmode]

@emilemasbou7950 Ok I would love to see a video of YOU! Changing those Jaguar spark plugs in 4 hours. No hurry I will wait.

[@houseofno]

That's one thing some people still don't understand about owning old, used, out of warranty premium luxury cars: cheap to buy doesn't always mean cheap to keep or maintain. Cost of maintenance doesn't decrease with the value of the vehicle. I recommend buying a service manual and appropriate tools if you intend to purchase and keep these vehicles.

[@sharedknowledge6640]

I just unsubscribed. You can buy the best Mobil 1 full synthetic for $30 for 5 quarts or really great Valvoline for far less at any Walmart across the country. So your $15 per quart comment for oil is total BS. Your click bate nonsense doesn’t help anyone.

[@plektosgaming]

Yet with the average new car payment running $738+ currently, these can be better than a new budget car and cost you quite a bit less to keep running than those payments. Not free, but sometimes a good choice. That said, no, a Jaguar or BMW is now what I'd choose as superchargers are notorious for turning cars into money pits.

[@videowsatcher]

but then you don't have the depreciation. If you have the dough I reckon go used, with full history, certified warranty , save 50k+ on the depreciation and use that to maintain for many many years. Newer cars are getting far too complicated and far too screen focused.

[@frglee]

If you want a classic car, there are still simple, basic, everyday models from the 60s that you could have a lot of fun owning and almost maintain yourself, still with affordable 100% parts availability. That's the sensible approach. Out of warranty premium rare luxury cars with rare and expensive parts? That way lies madness (and bankruptcy). Leave them to the millionaire car enthusiasts!

[@CrystalClearStudios]

I agree that wizard is actually a money pit himself @@sharedknowledge6640

[@G-Rex95]

I’ve gotta admit, I absolutely adore my XJ. Hands down the best and nicest car I have ever owned. Mine is a 2011 but it still feels so modern, even today. Despite what many say, in my experience, the XJ is very reliable. I always do maintenance early and often because I care a great deal for mine. Not sure what happens if you skip maintenance, but I’m not sure why anyone would neglect such an amazing machine to begin with. No supercharger on mine but if you drive a jag, you don’t have to prove anything to anybody. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an elegant, unique, and classy ride

[@nickyalousakis3851]

i likem too. the facelifted one i2016+ are nicest esp the headlights. for me id get the naturally aspirated V6 LWB.

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

You don't drain these supercharged 5.0 JLR motors from the sump. Underneath the oil fill cap is a small tube that you connect a vacuum extractor to and remove the old oil. If you drain the sump from below you leave about 1 to 1.5 quarts of old oil behind, but the vacuum extraction method removes it all.

[@randomness3465]

Saw that in a JLR dealership, extractor pump was the official method. It's pretty quick, and if you're going to own one of these, it's the easiest oil change to learn to do yourself.

[@RyanRoadReaper]

IMHO it's worth every penny to drive a car as nice as that XJ

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Thats why i love my old Saab. I just did a full service this weekend with genuine Saab oil, Saab boxed spark plugs, filters etc. Total £65. Cheap as.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Your spark plugs last 120,000 miles?

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@aliendroneservices6621 No, i change them every 6500 miles. They are only £3.80 each.

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

Only problem is that Saab spare parts haven't been produced for years. You'll have same problems like refitting a '65 automobile, except those have retroproduction.

[@Azureecosse]

easy to get here in Europe there is a large aftermarket supply, many Saab parts from the late 90s are standard GM parts as they shared engine with Opels.@@Munakas-wq3gp

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@Munakas-wq3gp Absolute rubbish. Genuine SAAB parts are still made in Sweden by the Orio / Hedden Parts group. And they have an outlet in the UK so i can get genuine new parts next day.

[@fattygamer94]

1:07 "Well its not 1962 anymore" Hell, we can go closer to now. It ain't the 90's where everything in the car has a sensor or a module that needs specialized software.

[@paulstejskal]

Or even 2020. Prices have gone up probably 10-50% (depending on what it is) in the last 3-4 years.

[@plektosgaming]

I really miss my old 1960s Mercedes. lol. Absolutely nothing plastic in it except for some door knob and dash buttons and handles. No fuel injection, not a single computer on it.

[@weegeemike]

​@emilemasbou7950after working in the car business, owners of luxury models like Jags and Mercedes feel a sense of pride and are happy to hear parts and labor are more expensive on their cars. It is really bizarre and puzzles me still. I guess if you have the money to buy it new you probably have the money to pay for expensive repairs...at least until you go buy another brand new $70-100k car 😅

[@jordancapps9521]

​@emilemasbou7950 There is a saying in the mechanic industry for cars like that. It is a "rich man's car", and if you complain like that to any mechanic then they will tell you shouldn't have bought a "rich man's car" if you don't want to pay those bills. Wiiiizard is right on, that is just the world of higher-end imports and you should probably stick with Buicks if you have a problem with it.

[@2Str0k3]

@emilemasbou7950 It's not greed, it's business. These kind of cars somewhat rarely come in the shop but the shop has to invest in the diagnostic tools and licenses for the tools to work on the cars and they cost a lot of money. Of course they will charge you more for stuff like that. And the knowledge isn't free either. If it was wouldn't every shop be doing these? These guys are running a shop, not a charity if you can understand that.

[@woodwaker1]

I had an 1986 Jaguar XJS 12 cylinder. I was quoted over $1K for a tune up in 2000. Did a lot of research and figured I could do it myself. Went fine until I rebuilt the distributor advance. I managed to put it in 180 degrees out of sync. When I tried to start it, heard a loud noise and metal grinding. The worm gear inside the engine was stripped and required a complete teardown to replace. about $6000 later had a rebuit engine - all new gaskets and hoses, rings etc. It never really ran right after that, sold it for whatever I could get ($4K) just so I could stop the bleeding.

[@K30RacingOne]

Propably the plate lghts are on all the time, because somebody have replased original bulbs to LED:s without resistors.

[@davidskinner7150]

Interesting thought- If the vehicle electronics used the reverse light circuit as a ground path for an electronic circuit board, that may be the explanation. If this were an older car, I'd suspect someone modified the wiring: A stuck reverse light switch would turn off when you turned off the car, so the power would be coming from some unknown "always hot" source. However, on newer cars the circuit can run through one or more control boards, and all sorts of strange things can occur.

[@recarored9862]

My thoughts exactly I bet you put OEM bulbs it'll work normally

[@rayward100]

The Jaguar XJL SC 5.0L is one of the finest car I have ever owned. Just wish they were more reliable and and less expensive to maintain.

[@chrisaris8756]

Hoovie made a very true statement about old luxury cars when he said the purchase price is just the down payment. And it’s cutting corners on maintenance that causes problems- then people say Jags are unreliable when it’s usually down to poor maintenance. I have had loads of Jags and they have been great - but pricey. I have just given my Jag dealer £293 for an oil and filter change for example! By the way those engines were built in the Ford factory in Wales but by Jaguar employees. But Jaguar took production of the V8s totally back in house a couple of years ago. Beautiful cars to drive.

[@CrystalClearStudios]

You are a waste of humanity lol, paying 293 euros for oil change and filter (You could have done it yourself for 50 euros), take your car to the dealer when it needs mechanical work, not oil change lol

[@aussie2uGA]

BMW's can be very reliable years down the road if proactive maintenance was done. People just won't spend the moeny.

[@glennv3176]

Part of the issue is 2016-2020 jags say you come in every 24.000km with a petrol and every 36.000 with a diesel. They do this to make a statement about how reliable they are now. But yeah, don't actually go 36.000 between service, you get it done every 15.000 and post 2016 jags really are reliable. I haven't changed a thing on mine besides tires, breaks and oil.

[@katekebo]

A tune up (spark plugs replacement) of a V6 Highalnder or Camry costs $800 bucks - every 60k miles

[@aliendroneservices6621]

So, 1.3 cents per mile.

[@bindingcurve]

Some mechanics can do it without tearing the intake off. Have to love that book time...

[@Robert-lr3wr]

Sienna changes plugs 120,000

[@aliendroneservices6621]

@@Robert-lr3wr Depends on the exact engine model. Some Toyota engines ship with platinum plugs, which get the 60k mile service suggestion. The engines with iridium plugs get the 120k mile suggestion.

[@AmandeepSingh-ck9xd]

800 bucks is a ripoff. My mechanic does it for 350.

[@Veryperceptivecat]

Had one of those. Despite developing some irritating electrical gremlins (insisting there was a suspension fault when there wasn't one, being convinced the hood is not latched at over 120mph), it had something none of my previous German and Japanese cars had - charm. You were just glad it existed and happy to see it in your driveway every morning.

[@petercohen3743]

Back in the 1990s, we used to have a saying..."You can't buy a bad Jag cheap enough." That's still true today.

[@Jamesbaker123]

The XJ x351 models actually are fairly reliable, a few electrical issues but on the whole really not that bad. The V6 and V8 they used are solid on the XJ, they dont get stressed as much as they do when used in Range Rovers given weight etc and the rumour is that they thought this could be the last ever XJ so people put a tad more care on them in the factory.

[@boilerbonz]

Wizard, disappointed you'd suggest this V8 is a Ford just because the oil filter canister says FOMOCO. When Ford bought Jaguar in the early '90s, they were so impressed with the V8 engine that Jaguar had under development, Ford decided to bring it to market and offer it in Lincolns and Thunderbirds, as well. Ford never publicized this because they were afraid more traditional customers might not like the idea of having a Jag engine in their Lincoln or Tbird. The engine was built in a Jag-dedicated facility within Ford's Bridgend, UK engine plant, where Ford cast the block and heads. After Ford sold Jaguar, Ford continued to build the engine and use it in Lincolns, and Ford built it for Jaguar under contract. Ford discontinued the engine in Lincolns a few years ago, and all the tooling and machinery was purchased by JLR, which until recently built it in house. To say the Jaguar V8, or V6 derivative, is a Ford is like saying an Audi has a VW engine. Jaguar did use a Ford-derived I4 and V6 engine in the early to mid '00s, but this V8 and the later V6, which is this V8 with the back 2 cylinders blanked off, were Jaguar engines.

[@EdgyNumber1]

90 degree V8s always sound rough though and blanking off two cylinders was a weird idea. I thought the Ingenium I4 was supposed to get a straight 6 variant? By the way here a quote from Jaguar engineer: "The Chief Engineer (project leader) for the AJ26 project was Dave Szczupak. The actual lead designer for the cylinder head was Joe Cooke and for the bottom end of the engine (block, crank, rods, pistons, oil system etc) it was Nigel Massey and Carl White. The engine was 100% unique. The only Ford parts re-used were the oil filler cap, the crank shaft damper woodruff key and the sump plug. The AJ26, 27, 28, 34 & LR V8's were only ever built in Bridgend, North Wales. The AJ30 (3.9l US version) was built in Lima in the USA and used in the Thunderbird and Lincoln DEW98. The engine was adopted into LR vehicles in 2004; first in the Discovery/ RR Sport and then replacing the BMW 4.4l V8 in the RangeRover (L322)." "All of the above are 100% factually correct as I was part of the team that designed the engine - M Joyce - 6th Sep 2008"

[@boilerbonz]

The Ingenium I6 came out several years ago (2021?) and replaced the v6 variant of this v8. The I6 is used in the F-pace, Defender, and maybe some Range Rovers?

[@christopherconard2831]

It is ironic that Jag owners wouldn't dare drive something as pedestrian as a Ford. And Ford/Lincoln owners are thankful they didn't buy anything as unreliable as a Jaguar.

[@gww730]

Spot on - especially the point about Jaguar's carved-out space at Brigend. I've had people suggest that this was essentially a Coyote, when they share absolutely nothing.

[@thomasharris5151]

@boilerbonz, I certainly agree with you!

[@thomasharris5151]

You’ll get finished with the plugs in 2 hours easy! I’ve done it on my XJ and the plugs were $8 each… the oil by the gallon comes out to $5 per quart. Especially when you’re a great mechanic or even an average mechanic can do a simple tune up on ANY car. I like the Wizards stance on things and his worth like it or not.

[@kingcrimson254]

He isn't shy about throwing shade on other shops though, is he? But no problem charging "$15, 20" per quart of oil.

[@spencers4121]

We had a guy come into the tire store in the 90's, who drove couple hours to the nearest Jaguar dealer. He told us it was $1K for his service from the dealer, and that was 1996.

[@mander1141]

Tag Lights: I don’t think they were originally LED. Replace them with standard bulbs or put a ballast resistor and they will probably go out. Otherwise, leave them as the owner said. They draw almost less than nothing.

[@DonChandler-z5m]

I'm still driving the FoMoCo Panther platform. It just does not quit.

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

@emilemasbou7950 Are you living in the UK? I see you use their grammar. Maybe that's why the prices you're throwing out don't look right to me...Also, you're comparing a non-luxury brand with a luxury brand with very different technology and training requirements. I know because I was a JLR technician. Also, Buick dealers charge a lot more than $100 an hour. $150-$185 is the norm now depending on the state....Cars have varying levels of complexity and performance. You think these prices are high? I have to remove the entire engine to do spark plugs/tune up on an older Ferrari from the 1990's. Expect to spend $7,500.

[@SeenIzax]

I have a 2005 XJ8 L. Love the car and the semi-classic Jaguar styling. I've also accepted it's not cheap to fix. Just finding a shop willing to work on it was hard enough. I've been fortunate to have very few problems.

[@robertveronese4405]

My friend owns 2 Astin Martin's, just an oil change is $1200+ at the dealership!!

[@scottmackenzie3761]

My 2007 DB9 Cost me $350 and that is 16 quarts of Mobil One. However he is getting more work done than just the oil change. A lot of adjustments, lubrication, etc. That is a typical cost at an AM dealer. I go to an independent that specializes in AM, and is half the price and a better job. Also fun to visit seeing all the DB2, DB4, DB5, DB6, and older Vantages.

[@bwalker4194]

In the history of the world, there has never been an ASTIN MARTIN dealership.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

You found a typo, what a smart cookie!

[@roninbushito]

@@scottmackenzie3761junk

[@degrimedetailing1718]

I have one of these cars , and some of the major issues can be done at home pretty easily. But the major issue it has is”timing chain guides “ is what would scare most but still can be done at home with the proper tools and patience

[@Stressless2023]

I have an XF with this 5.0L (non-supercharged) and I've never heard of them having timing chain defects - Is that really a thing?

[@dfweurocars]

YES@@Stressless2023

[@petrosaguilar8916]

That was only a thing with the early 4.0L

[@kingcrimson254]

@@petrosaguilar8916 and the 2010-2014 5.0 XJ.

[@frankdillon6127]

remember Andy Granadelli tune up stores in 1966 tune up $29.99. plugs,points, adjust timing, carb etc!

[@darksu6947]

You're really old grandpa! 😁

[@bwalker4194]

Your post would be oh so much better if you actually spelled the family name properly.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

that would be 2000 Dollars today due to inflation.....a Cadillac was 4000 Dollars back in the 1960s today 130 grand plus

[@frankdillon6127]

you know knew it was wrong , but didn't check spelling. anyway i got my point across I think.@@bwalker4194

[@frankdillon6127]

trick is to keep breathing, hope you make it also.@@darksu6947

[@jon.steele]

Nearly at the 1M subscriber count,way to go Car Wizard. Great insight into running costs

[@sneakerfreak2002]

I appreciate you using a different background for your sponsor. Helps me easily fast forward quickly

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

Done the same.

[@drewdogg77]

If this is the same supercharged V8 as the F-type R, I think the oil can be siphoned from the oil fill hole, there is a small tube to connect the siphon so that you don't need to drain from the bottom.

[@CheesusSVT]

Some things on my Cobra are like that... To re seal the rear diff... It has to be lowered or dropped just to do an easy job. You want a fast car, just don't be surprised when some things are a bit more tedious. ❤Great video Wizard. 😊

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

You were dying to tell us you have a Cobra, weren't you?

[@CheesusSVT]

@@asensibleyoungman2978 Nah I remember when these jags came out... The drivetrain reminds me so much of the Terminator Cobra.

[@victoriaq5157]

Back in the day oil at $1 / quart (sometimes as low as 60 cents) was so cheap we used it as hydraulic fluid in the old tractor. Now I pay $12 /quart for "synthetic". Those were the days my friend.

[@geriscape]

This vehicle uses 5w20. Ten quarts of Pennzoil Platinum can be had for less than $60.

[@davidburrus9813]

I recently purchased 10 quarts of Kirkland 0W-20 Dexos-approved gen 2 full synthetic for $39.99 ($4/qt.) at Costco... @@geriscape

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[@HR-wd6cw]

One technical tip thought... Jaguar is now owned by Tata Motor Group, not Ford (ford owned them for a few years but then sold them, and Land Rover to Tata motors). I generaly think a good metric for how good cars are is check the prices on say 10 year old cars with about 100k on them. If the market asking price is still rather "high" it must be a good car in most cases (like the Toyotas and Hondas that generally flatten out after about 5-6 years in terms of depreciation and hold their value, much longer than say your average American made car after 5-7 years which may have lost as much as 60-70% of its value). Plus if the car is not that old (maybe 10-15 years old) and is cheap, as mentioned here, it may be expensive to fix / repair / upkeep and it's not really a cheap car. I'd rather buy a good quality used car like a Toyota or a Honda and pay a bit more (maybe $10k for a 10 year old one with 80k miles on it) and know that I'm probably not going to have to dump a bunch of money into it than spend 8 or 9k on a Jag that may cost me another $5k to keep up or keep running. I guess I've reached a point where I don't care about sporty looks or super fast cars. I just want a decent looking (ie. not bashed up, rusted, etc) reliable car that will last a long time and not require a lot of maintenance.

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

Nice theory, but rarity and desirability drives pricing. Jeep Wranglers have among the highest resale in the SUV world but they're unreliable and poorly made. No one wants sedans anymore, so good reliable sedans cost almost nothing after ten years compared to SUV's.

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

I used to have this 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander with a transverse V6 engine and front wheel drive. I asked the nearby shop in my town how much they would charge to switch out all six spark plugs and they wanted to charge me at least $250 because it requires disassembling the intake plenum and vacuum lines which cover the rear bank of cylinders. I did it myself for free and I also replaced the rear and front valve cover gaskets and almost every single issue the car was having went away immediately.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

*Everything* is expensive now. Gone are the days when you may get a Ford or GM fixed for half what that same repair on an Audi would cost; those are long over never to return. I just had a power steering pump replaced in a 2006 Lexus ES330 and it was almost $1000. When a junk built Jeep Wrangler 392 costs $100,000 we are in the Age of Keeping Your Car Forever.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Cost-per-mile is lower than ever, as long as you own a Toyota. Major service is expensive, but infrequent enough to more-than offset the cost.

[@hokie9910]

@@aliendroneservices6621Toyota parts are not cheap but they last 15-25 years. Not a bad value proposition! My sons 98 land cruiser is on its original valve cover gaskets!

[@cba20k]

I would have no problem paying $1200 for a tune up on a Jag XJL. That car is sublime.

[@issavibez394]

Once they keep breaking u will lol unreliable British terrible engineering lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@joebufford2972]

My brother has a jag and he works on it because he knows mechanics and has kept up his car very well

[@ronaldgoddard9733]

I have had a 2013 3.0 diesel for 5 years now. No issues other than regular servicing, a couple of tyres and headlight bulbs.

[@jimmycole]

my Xj has sat for 3 months in winter and started right up when I came back. bought it new in 2017. has 56k miles now and still looks new. no reliability issues. 5k oil changes

[@chriskappert1365]

That logical : all those greasepoints , valve adjustment , changing contactpoints , adjusting the drumbrakes........! Thats a hell of a lot of work . 😂😂😂

[@nicholasvinen]

Revulcanising the tyres...

[@Flies2FLL]

David, the AJ engine was designed by Jag-You-Are in the 1980's as a replacement for both their inline 6 (600 pounds) and their V12 (750 pounds) in order to fit into the smaller cars they wanted to build. Ford bought Jaguar [pronounced "Jag WHaar" by the indigenous tribes in Central and South America where these cats lived] and walked in the door with no knowledge of this engine; They were astounded. The engine was VERY good and well designed, so the despite the fact that they had just designed the "Novi" engine or the 4.6 liter modular V8 that debuted in 1988, they kept the different but similar design. What they DID do was re-engineer it to use as many FoMoCo parts are possible; That is why you look at a filter cup on a JagWhaar engine and it says that. On Porsche's, the filter cup is supposed to be replaced during the oil change; I do this every other year on my current '14 Porsche Cayman S.

[@HypocriticYT]

Decades ago a tuneup for my 74 280C was $500. Today with double the cylinders at $1200 is a deal

[@oldrrocr]

yeah, and $500 per month was a living wage.

[@MattJones1829]

No worries in the future. I just read the other day that Jag is headed towards total electrification in the next few years. My thought is IF they last THAT long as they appear to be circling the drain now.

[@christopherconard2831]

Jaguar has been seen as almost a zombie company since the 90's. Always one bad step away from bankruptcy. Yet somehow they stumble along. Probably has a lot to do with legacy. People who like them will continue to buy the next one. And they manage to pick up just enough new owners to replace the dead ones. Not a model I'd prefer to base my business around, but it will keep working until it doesn't and a Chinese company buys the whole thing for pennies on the dollar.

[@hiwind58]

Just like Volvo, electrification is on the path to bankruptcy.

[@SWright1978]

@@christopherconard2831 the Indians might sell to the Chinese?

[@kristofftaylovoski60]

"It is not 1962 anymore"...that made we laugh

[@gww730]

2015 F-Type R, and oil changes on this engine are incredibly easy to do with an extractor. Plugs weren't that bad either, but there's more room under the hood of the F-Type to work with.

[@darksu6947]

I like the F-Type. They're purdy 😂

[@BriarHood]

I have a 96 Chevy truck and 2 95 Volvos. Thanks for reminding me why I'm keeping them! The Volvos have around 350k miles each, and they have many more to go! It pays to find cars you like and learn how to fix them inside and out.

[@RyneLanders]

Hey Car Wizard, if this is like the 5L, you dont drain the oil through the bottom. You simply get one of the vacuum pumps and stick a tube in the oil dipstick area and it pumps it out. On the 5L, that's the official factory recommended method, and thats why the oil filter is up top - it's a no mess, simple job that takes less than 10 minutes to do. You *could* drain from the bottom, but the drain is covered and a PITA to get to, really just used as a backup if you don't have a pump. Honestly, doing my oil on my 5L XKRs is my easiest chore, I look forward to it.

[@keithprinn720]

tune up these days doesnt mean what it used to but shop has to have expensive equipment and tools to investigate the engine and codes. labor rates is ridiculous.

[@Julian-do7bv]

I wonder if the car originally had halogen bulbs in the tag lights and they swapped them to LED and they draw so little current they are getting enough passing through to keep them on all the time

[@frankb.269]

Your subscriptions have been climbing in the last few weeks where they had been stagnant for a while. One million subs, congrats !

[@gearheadted5110]

Congratulations on one million subscribers! I really appreciate your approach to repairs and maintenance. I grew up on a small farm where we worked on our own vehicles and equipment. Whether it's vehicle details, the tools, or your strategy, learn something from every video. Cheers.

[@NomadicCratic]

Congrats on 1,000,000 subscribers. As usual, good video

[@guillermogonzalezquintero3035]

We have a saying in Colombia "if you had for the whiskey you have for the ice" if you purchase a car like this is because you should know what it will take to maintain it properly

[@brucesheehe6305]

Really good video. Plugs and COILS TOO. Plus, plugs are installed in aluminum - can't horse them out without consequences.

[@canto_v12]

I have one of these puppies but with base engine. Just gotta remember that even if you bought it for 20k, the maintenance needs remain that for a $100k car. Upkeep doesn’t depreciate.

[@privateer0561]

I buy full synthetic oil from Walmart. 5 quarts, $20 with tax. It's not "7, 15, or 20 a quart" for oil that meets exactly the same standards as any other quality full synthetic. Dave, you just don't need to exaggerate like that . $40 for 10 quarts of oil.

[@donquique1]

That is what drives me crazy. You know they get cheap oil and then try to paint it as that is more expensive. Ugh.

[@chrislemaster2695]

This is exactly why I drive a 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra with the Buick 231 CID 3800 Series II Supercharged costed me 259.99 for a tune up.

[@Forge17]

I remember I hated this style when it came out, but I’ve grown to love it now. Way ahead of its time in 2009. Sad that the XJ is dead 😔 flagship sedans are dying off.

[@ExUSSailor]

The coil-on-plug tech has driven tune-up prices WAY up. Coil packs, depending on the maker, can be EXTREMELY pricey!

[@ExUSSailor]

This makes me glad I stuck to working on diesels, no spark plugs to ever worry about!

[@Darksyne]

On the flip side, coil on plug extends the tune-up intervals to over 100k miles easily.

[@jimrusch22]

And if you think you can get away with replacing the sole faulty coil pack, think again. Just wait a few weeks and you wind up replacing more of them.

[@Darksyne]

@@jimrusch22 depends on the design. My 2000 Acura TL still has some of the original coils after 350k km and they still work. Coils are something you only replace once they fail. Either they work or they don't.

[@nicholasvinen]

Coils are literally just coils of wire potted in plastic. They shouldn't cost much to make although they need to be made properly. Someone is price gouging. Edit: I guess they do contain a fair amount of copper. Still, in the quantities the OEMs use, it can't cost them more than a few dollars per coil.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

I did this woman's oil change on her 2018 GX570 I think? Her husband has this 5.0 blown XJ. I'm nice so $120 for plugs and $480 for labor. $480 cash in my pocket works for me in 4 hours. Valvoline Synthetic is $19.06 per 5qts shipped to my door. Did a 10qt 750li (European formula) and the filter was $12. $50 for materials and charged $120. $70 cash in 25 minutes. European cars are the best 😅😅😅

[@hokie9910]

I’m not a mechanic and I can do a V8 Lexus/Toyota spark plugs in 30 minutes, an hour if I’m going very slowly. I just did my kids Landcruiser last month. 4 hours, seriously?

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

@@hokie9910, on this Jaguar you can do it under 3hrs if you move fast, but it is risky like he said. 4hrs and you do not worry about breaking anything.

[@Titanic19127]

Not bad. It’s worth it. These cars are gorgeous.

[@Skydweller925]

I have a Jaguar with the 5l supercharged v8. It's also tuned, running a smaller pulley, high flow downpipes, etc. 70k miles and very reliable. But knowing the possible problem areas, I proactively replaced alot of the plastic cooling bits and supercharger coupling

[@geoffreycarter3981]

just put the tag lights back to stock for $5 and bob's your uncle. Problem solved. Don't do aftermarket junk like that to this beauty.

[@joe6096]

The plate lamps might not be draining the battery that badly but the wiring and/or one of the computers could eventually smoke/catch fire/melt wiring. I’d have been much more adamant to get him to approve diagnosis/repair. It’s more of a safety issue than optional/cosmetic issue.

[@christopherconard2831]

Thank you for explaining stuff like this. I also remember the video about "just a heater core" replacement. Most people don't know what actually goes into doing the work. Though I think it reinforces my idea that engineers are the natural enemies of mechanics. I used to own an Acura RL3.5. When I took it to the dealership to have the timing belt replaced (Very important). I was quoted $950 for the service. My first thought was to keep the old belt and just replace the engine around it. I guess the service person was used to customers being in shock when told how much it was going to cost. There happened to be a similar model having the same service done. He showed me what needed to be done to get to the belt. Essentially take apart half of the front of the car. Plus replacing the water pump and other bits while they were at it. It made sense, but it was still a shock.

[@georgebettiol8338]

I disagree on your comment regarding engineers. The natural enemy of the engineer and mechanic is the 'bean-counter'.

[@brah1442]

Cant believe that the car wizard has hit 1 million subs already. How quickly has this channel grown.

[@taelorwatson9822]

I brought my step brothers 76 trans am for a tune up around 88, it was 50, the car ran better before they worked on it. I remember $10 oil changes, when gas was around $1

[@maxmusterman6030]

I have an S type 3.0 for a few years and few months ago i bought an S Type R with the SC 4.2 engine, i changed the Rad, AC condenser, all waterpumps, coils, plugs, headlight rebuild, gearbox service, differential service, rebuilded the supercharger, new sport exhaust and some more things i can't remember. Arround 4k for parts and 3 months of basically every free minute i had in my spare time... After all that, i totally get why you guys have to charge so much money, the work on jags is a challenge in its own... I did it because its my car and its kind of a hobby to me, but doing it as a business... bruh this car would have been a financial write off. But if they work and everything is done, they are really a joy to ride. Even the older SC V8 has a lot of torque and potential fun under its hood :)

[@carlsmith5545]

I have a 2019 Jaguar XJL. I dont know where you get rate from but i pay 480 dollars for my tune up. I love my jaguar XJl. 3 minutes to fuel for a range of 570 miles, paid off at 41K and more than a pleasure to drive......

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I have a 2011 XJ SC at 108K miles. Only thing that failed up until a month ago was water pump (2020) and engine fan (2022). However, a month ago my son was driving it and called me "dad the low coolant light is on"; I told him just park wherever he was and call a buddy to come get him. Plastic coolant hose behind the supercharger cracked due to age: $3000 to fix. When I get it back, its being sold. It's been a great 12 years but I'm done. Everything on it is a million bucks to replace and its not a Porsche that depreciates to $70k and stays there forever; its only worth about $8K. I love the AJ V8; may replace it with a used F-Pace SVR.

[@Stressless2023]

What are you going to replace it with? I have a 2012 XF 5.0L non-supercharged and I've considered trading it in just because it's getting up in age and I agree with you a $3,000 repair bill would make me trade it in ASAP but I just don't see anything on the market that I think I'd like as much - It's got good power, looks surprisingly modern inside and out given how old it is, I just can't think of anything for around the same 18 grand I paid for my Jag in 2020 that checks all the boxes lol.

[@bostonbikebits6539]

I'm just finishing a 2010 xf project that I bought for very little money - a 3.0 diesel v6. I knew it had problems but hadn't realised quite how many. I am just about finished with it now, in total it has cost me just over half what the car is now worth so it's ended up pretty good. I did all the work myself except for the cam belt change, which I got done at mate's rates. Fixes included a tpms module and 1 sensor, a broken rear bcm which I fixed with solder and wire - jag would have wanted 1200 GBP for that alone - 1 door lock, 1 window regulator, 1 resetting infotainment system, 1 telephone module, battery, aux belt, new sub woofer and a couple of brake pad sensors. I only actually needed 1 sensor but the stupid car wouldn't tell me which one. A very rewarding project, it would have been written off if it had been assessed by a main dealer but the whole lot of new and used parts plus the labour for the cam belt only cost me about 500 uk pounds, 750 us dollars or thereabouts. An awful lot of car for the money.

[@brianhopkins5251]

If you couldn't afford the car when it was new, you certainly can't afford it used.

[@NVRAMboi]

That's wisdom. Fortunately for me (and my thin wallet) I'm allergic to all European brands. There were moments when I came fairly close to buying a VW Rabbit/Golf GTI. Ultimately, I thought better of it and stayed w/Asian or mainstream domestics both because of budgets and peace of mind.

[@stephencooper5040]

If you don’t have to pay $120-$170/hour because you can do the work yourself, it’s not that big a deal. If you don’t have time, then that’s a different thing.

[@brandonbman5921]

Lmao 😂😂😂 Excellent point and definitely not wrong. Lol 👍🏻👍🏻

[@boogitybear2283]

I couldn’t afford my Avalon new but I can used! Always buy a Toyota or Lexus!

[@Tenasedeinc]

Facts

[@andrewharper4296]

In fairness this car looks quite well used. Some corrosion on parts underneath means maybe kept outside, etc. High mileage and the most complex engine option. It will be expensive to own. I’m the UK. I’d say about 95% of the sales of this XJ were the diesel (the standard engine) The other 5% were the Supersport which had this engine. My guess is jaguar decided (quite rightly) that the American market would not be interested in a V6 diesel and I think almost all of them were the v8. I’m fairly mechanically minded, I could do a full service on this car and save myself quite a bit of labor. My dad has a 6.0 v12 jaguar and takes about 10 liters of oil. Lol.

[@B0xlife1]

Want to know what's super expensive nowadays and you would never think? Miracle whip! Even the smaller plastic jars of them are pushing $5 if not over I'm thinking they're 529, but then the larger ones are almost six dollars, and even a little squirt flip top tubes are over $4 each if not pushing five seriously, it's ridiculous

[@travwayfar]

10:02 not sure the component but you were pointing out the fuel tank. The object just below had a huge obvious crack in what looks to be plastic. You put your light right on it and just looked passed it. Im assuming it was just a cracked cover to something insignificant bcz you didn't even mention it. I'd really like to know though.

[@theverizondroid]

So 120 for spark plugs and 4 hours labor so your $250 an hour. I'm in the wrong business.

[@wez123123123]

999K subscribers folks! Minutes away from the 1 million mark! Been watching Car Wizard ever since he was featured diagnosing Tyler’s Russian Bentley Continental GT 5-6 years ago. Great work Car Wizard, keep the videos flowing!

[@TheBTG88]

If the owner took out the license plate LED lights and put the stock bulbs back in, it would operate normally. The low voltage/resistance is throwing off the system.

[@peanuts2105]

Ive got the XFS. My service which did include front discs came to £1100. Nothing untoward, its just what it is.

[@geriscape]

This vehicle takes 5w20 synthetic. It's common, and not a $10-$20 per quart cost. For example, Pennzoil GTL Platinum is easily found for $26.98, for 5 quarts, or about $5.40 per quart. Ten quarts, with tax, should run about $60.

[@donquique1]

Yeah mechanic devils speak there. They probably buy cheaper than that and sell it 20 percent more expensive.

[@LukeEdward]

$1200 is a deal to take care of this Luxo-barge! Having Omega taking care of a vehicle, makes it a steal.

[@XJon2011]

LED bulbs are probably causing the light to stay on. I had it happen in some taillights that were LED. Switches back to OEM and it solved the problem.

[@Mr5Stars]

This Jag is too beautiful, but like most beautiful thing, it's a pain to maintain, but worth it if you have the cash. Love the interior, love the style

[@DylanL69]

Ford hasn't owned jag since like 2009 so I don't believe that's a ford engine just a ford oil filter housing which probably isn't right anyway

[@chrisoconnor3119]

For a supercharged car I feel that price is just fine. Am I the only one who feels for that amount of power, $1200 for a tune up is doable

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

Tuneups have gotten cheaper. $75 in 1962 adjusted for inflation is $770 today. However, you had to change plugs every 30k miles back then, so you would have spent $2,310 in today's money to tuneup and maintain your older Jag for 100k miles. Today you spend $1200 and your good for 100k miles.

[@chriswalker2049]

I own an XFR with the same engine. Like most modern cars spark plugs need to get changed at 105k miles. So realistically it will only be done once. So yeah it's a lot, but it's a monster engine, and if it only needs spark plugs at 105K I think that is not bad at all.

[@lirr408]

Nice looking Jaguar, but I really love seeing the blue 66 Chevelle in the background. Another great video. Looking forward to your next one.

[@midcenturymodern9330]

There was a time when I was enamored with Jaguars, and I almost bought one. Fortunately, I had seen the light of wisdom shining from my mechanic's garage *before* I wrote a check for one. My mechanic really liked Jaguar$.

[@afellowinnewengland6142]

5 year 60k mile warranty and free maintenance on new Jaguars...If you need to keep it longer than that (or make payments longer than that) you shouldn't be buying a luxury car anyway regardless of brand.

[@BKMaster6]

You’re almost at a million subscribers congratulations MR. wizard!

[@jamesdelong6401]

Yes, sir. Vehicle like that are EXPENSIVE to own. I think that's why you see them SO CHEAP, when their advertised. People that own them are just wanting to sale it cheap, cut their losses and get out from under it. That's why for my every day driving I buy Nissan or Toyota. 👍

[@Devourer221]

More likely that buyers are aware they're expensive to maintain so they won't pay any more for them

[@brianallen858]

The wizard is the best friend you could have ❤❤❤❤

[@AndrewGilbertson]

I needed this reminder. Saw a Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic for sale for $7555 earlier today and I thought about buying it to replace my Dodge Grand Caravan (which is far from being a stylish vehicle). Now I'm thinking that it would FAR more trouble than it's worth.

[@lothar52]

Yes!!! More Jag stuff baby!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

If you can't take a joke, don't buy a Jaguar.. It'll probably need a new fuel pump as well. They tend to fail on Jaguars.

[@Paulinthewyld]

Those cars are such a wicked ride! The R is one of the only cars that scares me as much as an M6 Grand Coupe… they steer via the rear wheels!

[@marko7843]

Well, they might have gone insane cramming everything under that hood so tightly - I would have made the damn car a foot longer - but it is VERY nice to see something over 100,000 miles that is still so nice and dry underneath. 👍 Oh, and "Car Trek"... good one !

[@nicholasvinen]

My Ford sedan has a 5L supercharged V8 with an intercooler (different engine but same configuration) and you can get to the spark plugs easily. The supercharger fits in the V. The only ones that are a bit tricky are the last two near the firewall. They just didn't design this one with maintenance in mind. Seems to be a common problem with European cars.

[@marko7843]

@@nicholasvinen Oh, trust me, it's not just the Europeans these days... I have a friend who manages to buy every American vehicle that has ridiculous maintenance problems.

[@MrPabsUk]

@@nicholasvinen The front of your Ford is boxier, so you get more room to configure the intercooler differently, Jaguars are low, lithe & sleek, so have a lower bonnet (hood), & the trade off is the intercooler location getting in the way of the plugs. My older XJR has a similar engine, but the supercharger/intercooler is within the Vee (but are 6" higher), so they don't need touching to get to the coils or plugs.

[@plektosgaming]

The cheapest thing in the city where I live with a clean title and not run into the ground IS about 9K. The question is how much you want to spend keeping it running. 2K a year is still a fraction of what a new car's payments add up to and these old cars can be a good investment, though some are obviously better than others as turbos and superchargers complicate things greatly. But the days of spending $200 a year on your car are long over. My last oil change alone was $100. Just the oil and filter and maybe $40 in labor.

[@postersm7141]

I run my own business. My labor rate is $289 for the first hour. Then we go to quarter hourly increments after that. The difference is I work on medical equipment and that’s the going rate in the Washington DC area.

[@mattbrown5511]

The more I watch videos of late model vehicles, the happier I am to own and maintain my older vehicles. I don't spend nearly the amount the payment, insurance and general maintenance cost on the rolling supercomputers of today.

[@711Streetfighter]

I had one and had to replace a left headlight assembly. You apparently can’t just replace the turn signal bulbs. Just the part was $2700 in 2019.