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1997 Jaguar XJ6 L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 XJ6 L.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L, a long-wheelbase variant of the classic XJ sedan, channels its power through a 4-speed automatic transmission and returns EPA ratings of 15 mpg city, 21 highway, and 18 combined. With just three owner complaints on file—all concentrated in the tire category—and a clean recall record, this model year stands as a notably uneventful chapter in the XJ’s reliability history, indicating that well-maintained examples can deliver a surprisingly straightforward classic luxury experience.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter EBC9658. Note the factory serpentine belt is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire size225-60ZR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterEBC9658
Engine air filterEAC5672
Fuel filterC2C35417
Spark plugEBC8143
Front wiper bladesGJA8960BB
Serpentine beltEBC11220 discontinued · alt EBC11306
ThermostatNBB2217AC alt EBC3621

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight4081 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings38-41 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts150 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16-21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts75 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance0.75 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.35-2.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeJLM12260 or equivalent
Oil Capacity7.25-7.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15.0 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance16 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket23-26 ft-lbs / 75-95 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-45 ft-lbs / 65-75 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.727 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep M10 bolts only

114.4 ft. lbs.14.4 ft. lbs
225 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
517-19.4
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure. · M8 Bolts

117.0-20.0 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts17–20 ft. lbs
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
225.9 ft. lbs.25.9 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (clean) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L dominate in one area — the tires, 2 of 3 reports (67%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the tires pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Tires2
Engine & Engine Cooling,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SSM59597Attachme2021-04-14Electrical SystemAttachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical SystemA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentSIM card activation issues

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 batteryEngine oil filter EBC9658Engine air filter EAC5672Fuel filter C2C35417Spark plug EBC8143

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 1997 XJ6 L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XJ6 L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.