GROUP 1: 1974-1987 Series II and Series III sedan and coupe, XJ6, XJ12, Daimler Double Six, and Vanden Plas. 1974-1993 XJS models.
Annually or every 5,000 miles
*this service is similar to the 7,500 mile service in the original Passport to Service
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1 15-20
- Grease fittings on front end, rear suspension and axles
- Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
- Clean and dry lube power antenna
- Check and top all other fluids
- Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
- Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
- Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
- Check windshield washers
- Check lights
- Check belts and hoses
- Check operation of air conditioner and heater
- Road test car and note any problems
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Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace spark plugs
- Check air filter, replace or blow out
- Check throttle plate, set if binding, clean if dirty
- Check belt adjustment
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
- Grease wheel bearings
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Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change transmission fluid and filter
- Inspect rear transmission mount spool and replace if worn out
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Change rear axle lube
- Change power steering fluid
- Repack front wheel bearings
- Replace oxygen sensor every 90,000 miles
- Adjust drive belts and replace every six years/60,000 miles
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Inspect brake discs/rotors
- Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect door hinges & locks
- Inspect engine
- Inspect engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect fuel system
- Inspect handbrake
- Inspect headlights, check aiming
- Inspect lights & controls
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate distributor advance mechanism
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
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Every 30,000 miles, 12 cylinder cars only:
- Take apart distributor and free up advance
- Set linkage to dual throttles
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Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
- Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled
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Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:
- Replace belts
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
- Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled
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GROUP 2: 1988-1997 XJ6 and Vanden Plas sedan. 1994 and newer XJ-S coupe and convertible models.
Annually or every 5,000 miles
*this service is similar to the 7,500 mile service in the original Passport to Service
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
- Grease fittings on front end, rear suspension and axles
- Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
- Clean and dry lube power antenna
- Check and top all other fluids
- Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
- Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
- Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
- Check windshield washers
- Check lights
- Check belts and hoses
- Check operation of air conditioner and heater
- Road test car and note any problems
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Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace wiper blade and clean washer nozzles
- Check belt adjustment
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
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Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change transmission fluid
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace oxygen sensors every 120,000 miles
- Adjust drive belts and replace every six years/60,000 miles
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Inspect brake discs/rotors
- Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect door hinges & locks
- Inspect engine
- Inspect engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect fuel system
- Inspect handbrake
- Inspect headlights, check aiming
- Inspect lights & controls
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate distributor advance mechanism
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Use Autologic system to check for stored faults in computer systems
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
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Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
- Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled
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Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:
- Replace belts
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
- Replace fuel filter if not done earlier on the basis of miles traveled
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GROUP 3: 1998-2002 XJ8 and XK8 models.
Annually or every 7,500 miles
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil1 10-30 or extended performance 5-30
- Lubricate door hinges and body fittings
- Clean and dry lube power antenna
- Check and top all other fluids
- Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
- Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
- Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
- Check windshield washers
- Check lights
- Check belts and hoses
- Check operation of air conditioner and heater
- Road test car and note any problems
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Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
- Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
- Use Autologic to check for stored computer faults
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Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Change transmission fluid (every 60,000 miles interval)
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace air filter
- Replace cabin filter
- Replace spark plugs (every 60,000 miles interval)
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Inspect brake discs/rotors
- Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect door hinges & locks
- Inspect engine
- Inspect engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect fuel system
- Inspect headlights, check aiming
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
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Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
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Every 6 years this work is added, regardless of mileage:
- Replace belts
- Replace upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hose, and heater hoses
- Convertibles only: Check convertible top fluid for gelling. If top operation is slow flush with CHF synthetic fluid
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GROUP 4: 2002 and newer X-Type, 2000 and newer S-Type, 2003 and newer XK8 and XJ8
Annually or every 7,500 miles
- Change engine oil and filter with Mobil 1 0-40 or extended performance 5-30
- Check and top all other fluids
- Visually inspect undercarriage for problems
- Inspect tires and rotate every second small service
- Check wiper blades, replace if streaky
- Check windshield washers
- Check lights
- Check belts and hoses
- Check operation of air conditioner and heater
- Road test car and note any problems
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Every 15,000 miles this work is added:
- Replace wiper blades and clean washer nozzles
- Use Autologic to check for stored faults in the various computer systems
- Check handbrake operation
- Lubricate door locks
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Every 30,000 miles this work is added:
- Inspect exhaust system and service as needed
- Replace air filter
- Replace cabin filter
- Inspect battery and replace if 4 years old or if it fails load test
- Check serpentine belt condition - replace if cracked. Check tensioners and rollers.
- Inspect brake discs/rotors
- Inspect brake fluid level, brake hoses, and brake pads
- Inspect cooling system
- Inspect door hinges & locks
- Inspect engine
- Inspect engine mounts
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect fuel system
- Inspect handbrake
- Inspect headlights, check aiming
- Inspect lights & controls
- Inspect seat belts
- Inspect steering system
- Check wheel alignment (front)
- Inspect wheel lug nuts
- Lubricate accelerator linkage
- Lubricate brake pedal
- Lubricate weatherstripping
- Torque propeller shaft bolts
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Every 3 years this work is added, regardless of mileage traveled:
- Change brake fluid, preferably in spring
- Change engine coolant, preferably in fall
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Every 60,000 miles
- Change transmission fluid
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Every 90,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs
- Change final drive lubricant
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Other Services Offered
- Engine Repair
- Air Conditioning
- Electrical Diagnostic and Repair
- Complete Exhaust Repair
- Emissions Failures Repair
- Brakes & Shocks/Struts
- Coolant System Flush (every 2-3 years)
- Computerized 4 Wheel Alignment
- Computerized 4 Wheel Balance and Rotation
- Pre-Purchase Evaluation/Health Check
- Health Check With Scanner Test
- Full Service Hand Car wash and Detail
We service all European and Asian cars. Some repairs cannot be priced out over the phone without seeing the vehicle first but we will always try our best to answer your questions.
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