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1996 Jaguar XJS Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1996 Jaguar XJS oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1996 Jaguar XJS, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1996 Jaguar XJS oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.0L 6-cylinder [7] AJ16 X8.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (-20 To 40°C)
SAE 10W-60 (Above -20°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
SAE 5W-40 (Below 40°C)
Jaguar MMC3993AA
Jaguar EBC9658

Select Your 1996 Jaguar XJS Engine Option

4.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [7] AJ16 X

Engine:

4.0L 6-cylinder [7] AJ16 X [aka 4.0L L6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

2+2

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (-20 To 40°C)
SAE 10W-60 (Above -20°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
SAE 5W-40 (Below 40°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Jaguar MMC3993AA and Jaguar EBC9658

Oil Filter Replaces:

CCC5565, CCC5566 and C42797, EAC1467, EBC10303, GFE154, GFE162

1996 Jaguar XJS 4.0L 6-cylinder [7] AJ16 X oil change details

Oil Grade:

SL

Oil Capacity:

8.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°C) - You can use SAE 0W-30 and SAE 5W-30 oils in ambient temperatures from 10°C (50°F) to 40°C (104°F) only if the oil is fully synthetic and meets both American Petroleum Institute (API) SH/CF and Committee of Common Market Automobile Constructors (CCMC) G5 specifications.
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (-20 To 40°C)
SAE 10W-60 (Above -20°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
SAE 5W-40 (Below 40°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30-35 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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