Jaguar XKE Original Recommended Lubricants, Technical

Jaguar XKE Original Recommended Lubricants

Jaguar XKE original recommended Castrol lubricants. This is a list of the original recommended lubricants for the Jaguar XKE supplied in the early 60´s! With this list at hand you can ask your lubricant supplier for a lubricant that complies with or supersedes its specs. Other lubricant manufacturers were recommended as well, which in the near future will be added to this post!

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Jaguar XKE Numbers Identification 1961-1974, Technical

Jaguar XKE Numbers Identification 1961-1974

Throughout the life of many years of a Jaguar XKE, it can at times suffer great changes as a result of each and everyones unique taste. Large numbers of Jaguar XKE´s were transformed and are totally different from when they left the factory!

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Jaguar XKE Series 1, 2 and 3 Specifications, Technical

Jaguar XKE Series 1, 2 and 3 Specifications

Any classic with more than thirty years since it´s last production can suffer and change as it passes hands! From one owner to another it could change color, inside or out or even booth. Parts wise you never know if the last owner got unoriginal parts if you´re not intimate yet with your Jaguar XKE.

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Jaguar XKE Routine Maintenance, Technical

Jaguar XKE Routine Maintenance

Follow these simple steps on routine maintenance and it will greatly increase the chances of running your prized Jaguar XKE without any rising and unexpected problems. Routine maintenance that should be done on this iconic car daily, weekly, monthly and at every 5.000km, 10.000km and 20.000km.

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1961 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1961 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 20 May 2012

1961 Jaguar XKE Original Color Combinations. The original Jaguar XKE is the one that is in fact as true as the day it rolled off the assembly line with matching body and interior color. Continue Reading

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Jaguar XKE Lightweight, Jaguar XKE Racers

Jaguar XKE Lightweight

Posted on 20 May 2012

The Jaguar XKE lightweights won a variety of races. The jaguar XKE racing career initiated with normal unmodified cars complete with all original upholstery even with cigar lighters and radios. The first racing XKE´s were basically showroom models. Continue Reading

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History, Jaguar XKE modifications - 1961 to 1974

Jaguar XKE modifications – 1961 to 1974

Posted on 19 May 2012

The Jaguar XKE was built in three different versions throughout its life which are commonly known as Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 Continue Reading

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History, Jaguar XKE Introduction

Jaguar XKE Introduction – The Eternal Myth

Posted on 18 May 2012

Designers and engineers at the Coventry plant knew by experience that the future of the new Jaguar XKE would depend on the acceptance of the public. Continue Reading

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XKE Books & Manuals

1971-1974 Jaguar XKE V12 E-Type Repair Shop Manual Original Series 3

Posted on 25 April 2012

1971-1974 Jaguar XKE V12 E-Type Repair Shop Manual Original Series 3 book Continue Reading

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XKE Books & Manuals

Jaguar XK 6 in-line Engine Overhaul

Posted on 18 April 2012

Jaguar XK 6 in-line Engine Overhaul Continue Reading

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XKE Books & Manuals

Jaguar XKE (E-Type): The Definitive History

Posted on 14 April 2012

Jaguar XKE (E-Type): The Definitive History Continue Reading

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XKE Books & Manuals

Jaguar XKE 6 & 12 Cylinder Restoration Guide

Posted on 13 April 2012

Jaguar XKE 6 & 12 Cylinder Restoration Guide Continue Reading

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XKE Books & Manuals

Jaguar XKE DIY Restoration & Maintenance

Posted on 12 April 2012

Jaguar XKE DIY Restoration & Maintenance Continue Reading

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Jaguar XKE Racers, Low Drag Coupé

Low Drag Coupé

Posted on 30 March 2012

The Low Drag Coupé 49 FXN Continue Reading

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Jaguar XKE Modsport, Jaguar XKE Racers

Jaguar XKE Modsport

Posted on 29 March 2012

Jaguar XKE Modsport began as soon as the Jaguar XKE rolled out of the factory! Not too many changes in getting them lighter for competition was of concern at the time! Continue Reading

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History, The Secret Prototypes Before the Jaguar XKE

The E1A and the E2A

Posted on 25 March 2012

On developments for the Jaguar XKE the E1A and the E2A were two prototypes that the racing department had built with the utmost secrecy. The E1A was scraped by the company but the second prototype survives till this day. Continue Reading

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XKE´s 50th Anniversary

Jaguar XKE 50th Anniversary

Posted on 23 March 2012

Jaguar XKE 50th Anniversary Celebration Continue Reading

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1974 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1974 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 22 March 2012

1974 is the last year that the Jaguar XKE was produced. The original body and interior colors are the same as in 1973. Continue Reading

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1973 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1973 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 19 March 2012

The 1973 Jaguar XKE body color and interior combinations applied to models and this was the last year that Jaguar accepted personalized paint requests. Continue Reading

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1972 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1972 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 17 March 2012

The 1972 Jaguar XKE color combinations were applied to models only from November that same year onwards, until October, the previous years color combinations were used. Continue Reading

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1971 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1971 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 14 March 2012

The 1971 Jaguar XKE color combinations were applied to model only from March onwards this year, until April the previous years color combinations were used, also Jaguar used other colors to meet customer requests. Check here to see if your´s has the correct combination. Continue Reading

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1970 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1970 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 11 March 2012

An original Jaguar XKE is the one that is in fact as true as the day it rolled off the assembly line. To satisfy personalized orders, Jaguar up until 1973, would let a customer order a Jaguar XKE in any other color, in addition to the factory colors combination available. Continue Reading

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1969 Jaguar XKE Color Combination, Jaguar XKE Colors

1969 Jaguar XKE Color Combination

Posted on 09 March 2012

An original Jaguar XKE is the one that is in fact as true as the day it rolled off the assembly line. To satisfy personalized orders, Jaguar up until 1973, would let a customer order a Jaguar XKE in any other color, in addition to the factory colors combination available. Continue Reading

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