Hi does anyone recommend using fully synthetic oil over semi? The cars running great but lve been thinking of updating the water pump and thermostat is this advisable on my 98 xk8? thanks

Is my 98 XK8 odb2 enabled? If so is the port on the driver’s side near the boot/fuel button the connection point and can anyone recommend a code scanner diagnostic tool?

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Easy thing to do is get the codes read , there are many,many possible causes to your problem from sensor failure or ECU problems right down to a poor battery or a faulty connection , Hope this helps , Nik Thanks for the help I’ve just seen this advertised on ebay “Car fault reader code scanner diag...

I’ve just seen this advertised on ebay “Car fault reader code scanner diagnostic tool “ any thoughts on this rather than taking it to the garage, has anyone used one of these?

Here is my drop tester in action. Sorry the pic isn`t that good. php6rAAVvPM (2).jpg Note the low voltage under load on a dead battery. When I released the load switch, the needle shot back up to a state of 12 volts. Not good. The needle should rise slowly. What I had here was a battery with voltag...

I agree with Nik. XK8 and S-type have very similar electronic architecture. As a consequence they can glitch in similar fashion. What you describe is not unknown with the S-type also. Indeed I have experienced similar DSC faulting. When on rare occasions this has occurred, it has been during cold w...

Easy thing to do is get the codes read , there are many,many possible causes to your problem from sensor failure or ECU problems right down to a poor battery or a faulty connection ,

Hope this helps ,

Nik

Thanks for the help

This warning appeared a couple of weeks ago on start up “Stability Control Fail/ Traction Control Fail” on my 98 xk8 but went off after a minute or so, it came on again this morning and went again after a minute, is this a major problem or an easy fix?
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Hi Dave , Cream leather was used by Jaguar for 96-97 it then changed to Ivory , look at the label inside the passenger door shut , amongst other details it should include the trim code , if it's NED then you have Ivory seats , NDR = Cream , AGD = Oatmeal :wink: Hope this helps, Nik Thanks

I need to get some dye to touch up the seat and trim leather in my 98 xk8, cream seats and brown/beige trim I think? How can I get the correct codes? Thanks Just seen other posts vn JJGAED3AH032757 if you can help Dave

As a precaution I’ve just had my 98 XK8 with 83k on the clock checked to see if the tensioners have been updated and they haven’t, this was done by my local garage who have looked after my cars for years, the secondary (upper) timing chain tensioners, chains look in good condition and the car has be...

I have a 98 XK8, what are peoples preferences for engine oil and what do you consider the best make for the 4.0 V8?
Dave

Hi Dave There are now just over 200 XK's Registered Of those There are 4 XK8's that are Phenix Red (Have been registered as PR or have quoted the PR Paint Code (CGL)) There are a further 3 XKR's. (I have also included your XK in the above count) There are a few others registered that have just Red ...

'99 XK8 now in Holland
Michael

Thanks Michael, Great looking car.
Dave

It's definitely Phoenix red. I had an identical looking 1999 XK8 which I sold last year to my (JEC member) buddy in Holland. I've seen a few non-XKR models in this attractive colour and the 18" 'Flute' wheels suit it, too. I still think it's prettier than my 2007 XK aluminium model! (Ideally, I'd l...