Jaguar maintenance checklist

 

Maintenance Intervals every 7,500 mi. (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever occurs first. MAINTENANCE INTERVAL (CHECK ONE):

Certain operations are specified at 2 year intervals.

 

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Check / top up coolant level; assure specific gravity *

Check / top up brake fluid level **

Check / top up automatic transmission fluid

Check / top up power assisted steering fluid level

Check / top up windshield and headlight washer fluid level

Check drive belt condition and tension; replace belt (s) as necessary

Check fuel system for condition and security

Check cooling system (including heater matrix) for condition and security

Check power assisted steering system for condition and security

Check cruise control vacuum hoses for condition and security

Check high tension leads for condition and security

Clean radiator and condenser matrix

Visually check for fluid leaks

Replace air filter element (s)

Replace fuel filter

Replace spark plugs

Replace drive belts

TRUNK

Check / top up battery electrolyte level

Check / top up convertible top fluid

Check spare tire pressure, tread depth and general condition; record tread depth below ***

UNDERBODY

Replace engine oil and filter; start engine and check oil filter sealing

Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter

Check fuel system pipes, hoses and unions for condition and security

Check braking system pipes, hoses and unions for condition and security

Check power assisted steering system pipes, hoses and unions for condition and security

Check exhaust system pipes, hoses and unions for condition and security

Check steering rack for leakage

Check shock absorbers for leakage

Check final drive for leakage; check / top up oil level

Inspect brake pads for wear; check rotor condition on pad change

Inspect parking brake shoes for wear; replace if necessary

Check / adjust parking brake cable

Check / adjust front wheel bearing clearance

Lubricate drive shaft universal joints (2 per drive shaft)

Visually check for fluid leaks

EXTERIOR

Replace windshield wiper blades and inserts; clean windshield

Clean antenna mast

Lubricate door hinges and check mechanisms

Check tire pressures, tread depth and general condition; record tread depth below ***

Perform comprehensive road test; record comments below

OTHER PROCEDURES

* REPLACE COOLANT EVERY 2 YEARS

** REPLACE BRAKE FLUID EVERY 2 YEARS

*** RECORD TIRE TREAD DEPTH: LH FRONT RH FRONT LH REAR RH REAR SPARE