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2000 Jaguar XJR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 XJR.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2000 Jaguar XJR routes its output through an automatic 5-speed transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated 14 city, 20 highway, and 16 combined mpg. The model demonstrates a notably muted trouble profile, logging zero recalls and just two total owner complaints, with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area. Positioned within the 1995-2014 model history, the 2000 XJR sits well below the 1998 peak of nine complaints and directly precedes the lowest-complaint year of 2001, meaning it represents one of the more reliable iterations in the lineage for researchers to consider.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter EAZ1354. 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 49 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225-40ZR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterEAZ1354
Engine air filterNJA3558AA
Fuel filterC2C35417 alt NJB6091AA
Spark plugNCA3850HA2
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesGJA8960BB
ThermostatNCA2246BA alt AJ86484

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight4050 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 20 / 16 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 USE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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 OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Differential Gear OilUSE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15-16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43-1.54 lbs
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity5.41-6.76 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance12-18 ohms
Intake Valve Lash0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0014 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket40-120 ft-lbs / 18-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle94 ft-lbs / 40-52 ft-lbs
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.103 in / 0.768 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.103 in / 0.768 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.728 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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 engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miEngine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 20,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 40,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Federal data for the 1995–2001 generation traces an arc of moderate early activity, a mid-generation spike to 9 complaints in 1998 and 6 in 1999 with consistent annual recalls, followed by a clear decline. The 2000 XJR lands in this downward phase with just 2 complaints, zero recalls, zero crash or fire complaints, and 13 TSBs—the lowest technical-service-bulletin count of the run and the only year in the sequence to escape a recall. Its two complaints involve the electrical system and a multi-category entry covering engine cooling, electrical, and vehicle speed control, though the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the heightened federal activity in 1998 and 1999, 2000 presents a markedly cleaner federal footprint. For a buyer surveying this generation, 2000 is the best year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Electrical System1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System,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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 XJR have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the XJR get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.