Is what the dealer has told me for my new XJ8. Strange huh? Anyone know why this might be?
BTW Jag recommends oil change every 10K. I guess if I can't use synthetic I'll have to pay for the "in between" oil changes at 5K.

 

That's because putting expensive oil in British cars is a waste of money since it drips out the bottom nearly as fast as you can put it in the top...

Just kidding (and I'm actually a fan of British iron)...I've never heard such advice for a new car before, that is odd.

-Paul

 

Most likely part of a marketing strategy to bring as many vehicles to their service department as possible for expensive repairs.

 

Synthetic oil creates total and complete confusion in the Lucas Electronics - or wait was it electricity? air? water? Just kidding!
Everybody I know who has owned a Jag has said that while they are wonderful cars, you'll get to know the service writer on a first nams basis!

Good luck!

 

Maybe cause its now a real Ford engine.

 

Was that after he asked if you want the telfon wax, and the undercoat seal?

 

For breakin period only? Or, forever?

 

As I suspected. The car takes like 10 quarts. Maybe they don't want to pay for synthetic since it's included for free.

 

That's just ****ed up!

I'd call Jaguar and ask what's recommended from factory, complain to Jag USA (if there is such) and then go back to that POS dealer and let him know what I think about ******** like that.

 

Kinda harsh. LOL