1988 Jaguar XJ40 3.6 - Oil and Coolant change

Описание: In todays video, we take a look at the process for changing the oil and filter, and also the coolant on my 1988 Jaguar XJ6 3.6 . I used parts from MicksGarage.com, filters from David Manners. In total, I needed around 8 litres of oil, 5 litres of antifreeze coolant and five litres of water. only undertake work if you're confident to do so, follow all manufacturers recommendations and observe all relevant safety regulations. The video is for entertainment purposes only.

A quick overview of the job.

Jack up and support the vehicle on both sides.
Chock the rear wheels, place the spare tyre under the vehicle, for extra support.
Having run the vehicle till warm, switch off, and place your oil container under the sump.
A 27/30mm socket is required for the sump bolt.
remove the oil filler cap, then the sump bolt.
Leave the sump to drain.
Replace the sump plug, tighten to just over hand tight, sump plug to have a new washer.
Move the catch tray, remove the filter
Lubricate the new filter O ring, place on hand tight, then tighten, using just your hand.
Dispose of oil and filter, appropriately.
Run the engine, ensure oil pressure is achieved.
Run the engine until warm.
Move a clean catch tray under the radiator bottom hose
carefully pull the hose off, having first removed the radiator cap.
Be very careful, I tend to leave the engine for 10 minutes, switched off, before pulling the hose.
Let the coolant drain
Refit the hose, tighten the jubilee clip just over hand tight, too tight and you'll break the clip. Ideally, use a new clip.
Start topping up with 5 litres of anti-freeze.
Continue filling with water, whilst running the engine
when you notice the coolant drop out of the expansion tank, top up with anti-freeze, you don't want to fill right to the top. Later tanks have a min/max marker, early tanks like mine, I tend to fill so I can no longer see the bottom of the tank, and the coolant low warning does not come up on the VCM....that actually seems to be quite reliable!.
Run the engine at 1500 RPM, checking for airlocks, ensure heater is set to hot.
Service pretty much complete. Lower the car, and, you're done.

Video for entertainment purposes only, take care when working on the car, if in doubt, consult a professional.