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1969-1987 JAGUAR XJ
4.2L DOHC Inline-6 (carbureted, twin Zenith-Stromberg for US emissions)•RWD•gas
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1969-1987 Jaguar XJ 4.2L DOHC Inline-6 (carbureted, twin Zenith-Stromberg for US emissions) · RWD
Fluid Type
Ethylene glycol 50/50 green
Spec: BS 6580 or equivalent
Capacity
28qt
26.49 L
Drain & Refill
24 qt
22.7 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km

Notes

Large V12 cooling system. Do not use modern OAT coolants in original system without full flush.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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