XK X100 · 1996–2002

Jaguar XK 4.0 V8 XK X100 · 284 hp (1996 to 2002)

The Jaguar XK 4.0 V8 of the XK X100 generation uses the AJ26 4.0 V8 petrol engine with 284 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 284 PS / 209 kW
Displacement: 3 996 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: AJ26 4.0 V8
Period covered: 1996–2002
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

284 hp (209 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 1996 to 2002.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 26,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

26 000 km

12 months

JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Jaguar XK 4.0 V8 XK X100?

The AJ26 4.0 V8 petrol engine (3 996 cc), 284 hp (209 kW).

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Which oil for the Jaguar XK 4.0 V8?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the AJ26 4.0 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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