Routine Maintenance on the Jaguar XKE

Routine maintenance on the Jaguar XKE should be looked upon as an essential reason to look after this iconic car as much as you can that has made a sound and solid mark on the history of automobiles and as well to obtain better fuel economy and XKE parts durability, safety, and the finest possible performance from the vehicle and with time a constant appreciation in value.

Jaguar XKE blueprint

If you get yourself in to the custom of following these simple steps described below, it will greatly increase the chances of running your prized Jaguar XKE without any rising and unexpected problems out in the open road or in the middle of traffic.

Daily Inspection

• Before starting the engine, make certain the engine oil level is at the “MAX” level on the dipstick. Add oil if required.
• Take out the radiator cap and top up the coolant if necessary.
• Make certain of proper function of horn, wipers, windshield washer pump and all lights.
• Glance at the brake fluid level in the reservoir and add if needed.
• The windshield washer fluid level should be topped up.

Weekly Inspection

• Check tire pressure and tire condition for uneven wear and any hub cap looseness.

Monthly Inspection

• Examine your car battery fluid level.
• Give your car a visual inspection for any starting signs of rust inside and out.

At Every 5000 Km

• Change engine oil every 5000 km.
• Remove distributor cap and then take out the rotor contact arm and lubricate with only a couple drops of oil. Apply a drop of oil to the contact breaker hinge and the base plate as well and then a bit of grease to the rotor cam.
• Unscrew spark plugs and clean them with a wire brush. Spark plug gap settings are at 0,64mm.
• Gearbox or Automatic transmission fluid levels are to be inspected also as the rear axle oil level and clutch fluid level.
• Cooling system water hose must be inspected for weak spots, bellying or cracks.
• Carburetor piston dampers must be topped up with oil.
• Adjust handbrake if required.

At Every 10,000 Km

• Do the same as at every 5000 Km plus change the oil filter.
• Inspect and change the water pump and alternator belt if necessary.
• Inspect carburetors for deposits and clean if needed.
• Apply with a grease gun through the grease nipples all the steering lube points, wheel swivels, front and rear hub bearings, propeller shaft and rear suspension.
• Get a can of lubricant spray and apply to handbrake mechanism, door and trunk hinges and locks, fuel cover hinge, wiper arms, engine hood hinges and seat adjusting mechanism and alternator bearings.
• Replace the air filter element.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Apply silicone spray to all rubbers and seals inside and out.

At Every 20,000 Km

• Do the identical maintenance as initially at every 5000 Km plus examine closely camshaft covers for leaks and remove them and clean if necessary. Replace camshaft cover gaskets with new ones.
• Change the gear box oil.
• Remove spark plugs and replace with new ones at a gap as mentioned above.
• Carburetors should be removed and dismantled for cleaning by a professional. By this stage the bottom of the float chamber could have a great deal of sediment on each carburetor.
• Inspect and/or replace contact breaker in distributor.
• Inspect brakes and brake pads.