4.2L DOHC Inline-6 (carbureted, twin Zenith-Stromberg for US emissions)โ€ขRWDโ€ขgas
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Fluid ยท Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1969-1987 Jaguar XJ 4.2L DOHC Inline-6 (carbureted, twin Zenith-Stromberg for US emissions) ยท RWD
Fluid Type
10W-40 or 20W-50 conventional
Spec: API SF/SG
Capacity
13qt
12.3 L
Drain & Refill
12 qt
11.35 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km

Notes

With filter. V12 engines have large oil capacity. Early models used straight 30 or 40 weight; later spec allows multigrade.

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