Old Peter

I am looking forward myself to the Gaydon Breakfast club- I want to sell some copies of my book there.

I think you are incorrect. In fact, you are wrong. And I think Andrew put-on his post 6 years ago. Can I make the strong suggestion that you state a name and the model of the Jaguar car you have etc These are requirements for membership. Please regard this as a warning. Peter.

Hi Karl, The metal strip on the driver's side is usually the VIN number. I think you have found it. Good Luck, Peter.

And the same from me! I have followed the rules and My S Type is feeling very lonely and the CTek charger is in regular use Peter.

Hi Andrea, and welcome to the club. What has happened to you is appalling. I think the only thing you could do, other than throwing your former boyfriend into the swamp, is to contact Jaguar in the UK and ask about a new ignition. Giving the VIN number should get the manufacturer the details needed. Good luck. Peter.

Check the oil level when the engine has cooled down. Added to what Joe has said, it is possible that the DPF was regenerating and has used some of the engine oil to assist. Some engine il could have got into the sump. Peter.

Take it back to the garage, Lionel. I guess the tyres could be the wrong ones or have not been fitted properly. Peter,

I do exactly the same as Joe and Tom. I have an electrical socket outside the garage and charge my s type every week as with the lockdown system I don't drive very much. Peter

Hi Bill and welcome to the club. I also have a beautiful 2007 s type 2.7 diesel, but which differs from you insofar as I managed to find that the first owner spent around £12,000 on optional extras. I am no expert on retro fitting, but there are some members who are very good experts in that field, who I am sure will assist. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Stephen. I think you will enjoy your Jaguar. As Bill Lyons said "Grace, Pace and Space". My S type in Scarborough. Just visiting! Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, John. Your s type looks very smart. I will keep an eye out -- I live in Sutton Coldfield. Regards, Peter

Hi Jonny and welcome to the club. The XJ is a fine car - the leader of the Jaguar Brand. I see one regularly in the local supermarket. The engines in use on all models are solid and what I would look for is the top of the range interior. My S Type is 13 years old and has top end seating and is very comfortable and has little wear showing. Regards, Peter.

That is even better, Daniel. It is showing the same all the time, - steady. Peter.

Welcome to the club, Daniel. I should not worry about a slight increase on the instrument gauge one the halfway mark. It happens on my 2.7 diesel s type and it usually happens when I have been driving circa 70 mph and I am slowing down to 30/40 mpg. Hot weather can sometimes cause it. Regards, Peter.

Maybe so, Jon. Worth trying. Peter.

Hi Jon, That is a fine record! I had three motorbikes before cars. My Triumph 500cc with sidecar exploded on the Preston Bypass which is now called the M6. This was in June 1964, and the first time I took a young lady out in the sidecar. I had to get a taxi home and then I borrowed my Dad's scooter to take the young lady home to Liverpool at 330am! We were married in 1967 and the motorbikes were ended! We are still married! Regards, Peter.

Hi Jon, Thanks for the kind words. I also had a disaster or two with a car. My first car was a Triumph Herald which was a dream to drive and it was great for 18 months when the chassis rusted so badly that I had it towed to the council scrap yard -- I did strip it down and sold much of it, I then bought an Austin A40 which would do 65 mph with the wind behind, which I kept until I saw an Austin 1100. The exhaust fell off when I was driving it home -- a year later the engine blew and I had to replace it for £90. It rewarded me for another 3 months of perfect driving till a Butcher from Edale managed to drive into me and write off the car completely. There were no witnesses so the Police who came were unable to charge him. I just sued him and managed to get £250 which in 1971 was not too bad - I bought a colour TV with the cash! Then I started 29 years of company cars - Ford Escorts then Austins then Rovers. Then came 21 years of retirement with a Rover Sterling and after that two Jaguars -- 3 cars and not anything to worry about! We are now in a lockdown, so Netflix gets some use. I hope you are keeping out of the way of Covid 19. Regards, Peter.

Hi Shane, You will have the same engine as in my s type. I use Millers Oils: Diesel Power ECO MAX. There are several other good additives also. Peter.

Hi Shsne, I have never had the DPF message showing on my S type. Advice by a very good mechanic assisted . I was told to use an additive as well as premium fuel and to make sure I took the car for a run for about an hour once a month trying to keep the speed over 45 mph and using the manual gear changer to keep the revs up if necessary -- 3rd gear can give you the right revs if you are in slower traffic. Lockdown has been a nuisance, but I try to do about 30 miles on the A38 [dual carriageway] at least once a fortnight. The M52 would be useful. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, Jon. I like my Jaguars too, but just on my second one. My x type was "borrowed" by three gentlemen who fortunately stayed for 8 years in an HM residence. Unfortunately I never go the Jaguar back. My s type I have had for 7 and a half years and I thoroughly enjoy it. Regards, Peter,

Hi Brian, I have an Indigo Blue s type with silver wheels which I think are ideal. Your silver s type could have a refurbishment and remain silver. I think black is old fashioned, but a charcoal grey could look quite well [until you have a scuff]. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the club, John. I agree with David. My s type 2.7 D has a Ctek charger connected to the battery and at the moment with a lockdown it is sitting on the Driveway. It does require the battery to be charged every 5 days if I don't do a long drive every now and then. There are so many electrical units in Jaguars that operate when the engine is switched off and the car is idle. Regards, Peter.

Hi Sam, I would agree with David. When the DPF is full the system will try to clear it and will take some diesel oil to boost the attempt. The oil will run into the engine if not used, and it has been known [quite rarely] to keep the engine running even when the ignition is switched off. Regards Peter.

Welcome to the club, Sam. I don't do a big mileage nowadays, but I have never had the DPF full message. I do put in an additive every time I fill up with premium fuel and give my s type 2.7D a good run once a month -- a bit difficult under the covid19 discipline. I think you are quite correct in thinking about the turbos, but another guess is the EGR valves which also might need a clear out. Having an annual service is one of the things you should never miss so good luck! Regards, Peter.

Hi Jim, Yes. Always do that if you can. Regards, Peter.