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Hi Paul. The normal 3-0 litre engine is about 240 bhp, but the XF model with the S badge have an upgraded engine with 275 bhp. Regards Tom.

Hi Les. You should check for any codes because showing a gearbox fault could have nothing to do with the gearbox.

I've heard that this Company has good reports for the repair off Turbo Actuators. Taylor Motor Services. Tony 01708206343. Lenthorpe House 221 Wenninton Road Rainham Essex RM13 9DZ. Regards Tom.

I'm just going with what Castrol told me, Castrol Magnatec 5/30 is a A5 WSS M2C 913C/913D and not a Low Ash C1 Oil which we are supposed to use in a car with a Diesel Particulate Filter. At the time when jaguar dealers could only sell the Castrol Oil in 1 litre containers, they did suggest that i could use a C2 Low Ash Oil that i could purchase from oil suppliers. Regards Tom.

Magnates 5/30 stop/start WSS M2C 913C/913D is not a Low Ash C1 Oil the number you need is WSS M2C 934B. I had to phone Castrol who were very helpful as i got know help from jaguar, and they said that i needed a Low Ash C1 Oil WSS M2C 934B and I could only buy it from jaguar dealers in 1litre containers so i looked elsewhere. I think that's why jaguar have gone onto Shell helix ultra WssM2C 934B C1 Oil. Castrol Magnatec 5/30 stop/start will be a good oil for the engine but won't help with the car having a Diesel Particulate Filter. Give Castrol a Phone as they are very helpful.

Hi Mal. Jaguar now use Shell helix ultra Low Ash C1 Oil WSS M2C 934B as Jaguar cars now have a Diesel Particulate Filter like all other car manufacturer's. You need a Low Ash C1 Oil so it helps to keep the DPFilter from getting blocked. With the x type's we only add 5:5litres instead off 6 litres in case a Regeneration Fails and dumps diesel into the sump if this happens you will need to change the engine oil and filter. I've had my x type for 5 years now and have not had any problems with the DPFilter. I always use Premium Diesel and try to keep Short journeys to a minimum. Regards Tom.

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How did you get on with the car , the injectors need to be coded so did the Dealer re-code the secondhand injector. It could be that you need a full set of injectors, or it could be a sticky turbo or the actuator at the Turbo. You'll see an arm at the Turbo you can remove the circlip and the arm should move quite freely, be careful not to drop the circlip. Some members put in Forties injector cleaner in the fuel tank and use Premium Diesel is it a manual or auto if it's an Auto with a DPFILTER you should use a Low Ash C1 engine oil ( WSS M2C 934B ) is the number that is not mentioned in the Handbook. When you gave it some weekly you could have blown a hose off the EGR to Intercooler or the Turbo to Intercooler, you should check the jubilee clips on these hoses as the clips tend to rust and then the hose gets blown off.

Hi Iain. Welcome to the Forum, any pictures of your jaguar. Regards Tom.

It could be a few different things, some owners have fitted a clutch pulley on the Alternator which cuts down noise and is supposed to not put as much strain on the Belt. Another is the Crankcase pulley a lot of owners have fitted this kit, the upgraded pulley is twice as deep and looks as if 2 belts should be fitted to it, and the kit will also come with a belt idler. There has been some debate whether the upgraded pulley kit was ever fitted to the facelift model's from the factory , my own x type has a upgraded pulley kit fitted and i think it must have been fitted at the factory as i purchased my x type in March 2013 with just 12,300 miles which was registered on 29th of May 2009. Hope this may be off help to you. Regards Tom.

Hi Tam. Welcome to the Forum. I've heard off some owners having a problem with opening the Boot lid because of the switch not working properly, and some have fitted myself included a way off opening the Boot if something goes wrong with the switch. And this may help you. Open the Boot lid and remove the plastic cover that's protecting the Boot lid lock, have a look at the lock and you should see a slotted hole on a flat metal plate, i tied a window blind cord to this plate (you'll need quite a long length off cord) and refitted the plastic cover. As i have folding rear seats i put the cord through between the back rests and tucked the cord between back of the seat and the cushion and by pulling on the Cord the Boot lid can be opened. One owner that didn't have folding rear seats brought the cord from the Boot into the interior of the car by dropping the arm rest and making a hole in the back off the seat and bringing the cord through the hole and when the the arm rest is folded up the cord is hidden. The bracket i've attached the cord to is used in America so that if a child gets trapped in the Boot ( Trunk ) they can open the Lid quite easily , that's what i'm led to believe. Hope this helps with your Problem. Regards Tom.

But i 've just joined them after your recommendation, unless i paid by direct debit and by doing so saved £5 pounds.

I paid £43:31 and covers myself and my wife in what ever car we're driving in the UK.

R2e is the member I was thinking about, thank you. Regards Tom.

I haven't used them as i only joined them in March, but the member from this Forum has been with them for 10 years and has called them out twice and was very satisfied with them.I'm hopefull the member on here will come forward and give his comments. Regards Tom.

I would give it a good service, engine oil and filter and air and fuel filters and use only genuine jaguar filters.

I was with Green Flag for 2/3 year's latterly through my insurance company, and have now joined the auto aid breakdown.co.uk on the recommendation of a form member the cost was under £45 pounds for UK cover.

I've already had a provisional internet quote from Adrian Flux and the price is well off the mark, i could get nearly 4years cover with the one i'm going with compared to Adrian Flux's price for one year.

Thanks Ron. I will certainly look into the company that you have suggested. Regards Tom.

Hi Steve. Thanks for your comments, now i've got to search for car insurance as it's up on 18 th of March.The renewal which is with Churchill is £217-24 up £26-94 due to premium tax they say. And also have breakdown cover with them but i am covered rather than the car which they are wanting £150-08 and this only covers the UK and is not great as i go over to Ireland sometimes on the ferry if any members can suggest a better breakdown cover it would be much appreciated. Regards Tom.

MOT yesterday and passed without any advisories, the only thing when checking thing's over the day before was that the drivers side dipped headlight wasn't working but a gentle tap saw the headlight working again so will need to give it a look.

I've never heard off a zf auto gearbox being fitted to a facelift 2008/09 model x type as I said it will probably be a Asin Warner auto gearbox and there is know filter too change when the Fluid is being changed and any filter that is in the gearbox can only be changed if the gearbox is dismantled for a repair , that's what i'm led to believe. Regards Tom.

Hi. Manufacturers say there gearboxes are sealed for life that's not exactly true, the 6 speed auto is an Asin Warner gearbox and the only way to change the Fluid is to take it to an Auto Transmissions Company where they will attach a Hot Flushing Machine with 2 hoses and remove the old fluid and replace with new. I was told that there are paper discs in the gearbox and condensation can distort them , i had my x type auto fluid changed in July 2014 with 21,000 miles on it. And was told that the Fluid should be changed about every 4 or 5 year's and my car is just coming up too 39,000 miles so i might get it done come July as I think the Fluid change is more to do with age rather than mileage done i think the price was round about £153 pounds. I'm afraid i can't help you with the slipping problem, but another member may be able to help . By the way you need a Low Ash C1 Oil this is the number ( WSS M2C 934B ) and this number is not mentioned in the Handbook , and only use 5-5 litres instead off 6 litres and we recommend to use genuine jaguar oil and fuel filters . The diesel engines now a days don't like a lot off short journeys and if you do we advice to go on a long journey every 3 or 4 weeks and give it an Italian tune and don't always keep the engine revs below 2000, diesel engines need to be worked .

Hi Joe. Thanks for your reply, i've been offered a second hand one too experiment with and see if a good cleaning and lubricating would sort the problem but it's just finding the time to look at it especially at this time off year.At least i have the radio and a usb stick to use through the acm .Thanks again. Regards Tom.