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2008 Jaguar XK

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 XK.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2008 Jaguar XK is a passenger car equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 city and 25 highway mpg. It logged just five owner complaints—primarily focused on the electrical system and exterior lighting—alongside a single recall, representing a sharp decline from the thirty complaints recorded during the model's highest-complaint year in 2007. Positioned immediately before the model's lowest-complaint year in 2009, the 2008 XK occupies a historically stable point in the 1997-2015 timeline, meaning researchers will encounter far fewer documented issues here than in the preceding years.

Model year2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/25/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 93 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. 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 93 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2C41611
Engine air filter	C2P6500
Fuel filter	C2P13476
Spark plug	C2A1535
Battery	C2P24168
Front wiper blades	537123485 alt C2P1268
Serpentine belt	C2C37063
Thermostat	AJ811788 alt AJ83525
Cabin air filter	C2P2410

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.2 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	3671 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 25 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XK of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2008 XKR

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2008	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.20 sec	12.60 sec	420 hp	RWD
2008	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.30 sec	12.90 sec	420 hp	RWD
2008	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.70 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	RWD
2007	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.40 sec	12.90 sec	420 hp	RWD
2007	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	420 hp	RWD
2007	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	420 hp	RWD
2007	XKR 4.2L Supercharger V8	5.30 sec	13.70 sec	420 hp	RWD
2007	Coupe 4.2L V8	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	300 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	280 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9-10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	93
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	17 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH ALCON BRAKE SYSTEM / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH ALCON BRAKE SYSTEM / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Windshield (clean)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Belt (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.

The 2008 Jaguar XK sits in a notably favorable position within its generation's federal record. While the preceding 2006 and 2007 model years logged 26 and 30 complaints respectively, the 2008 dropped sharply to just 5 complaints—the lowest since the generation began in 2006. Its single recall matches the 2006 and 2009 figures, and its 218 TSBs are consistent with the 2007 and 2009 counts, indicating no unusual service burden. The complaint arc shows a clear peak in 2007, then a steep decline through 2008 and 2009, before rising slightly in 2010. The 2008's complaints are spread across four areas (electrical, visibility, suspension/powertrain, structure) with no single dominant issue, and there were zero crash complaints and only one fire complaint. Given this low complaint count, minimal recall activity, and its position at the start of a downward trend in owner-reported problems, the 2008 Jaguar XK is a good year to buy for a used example.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

218

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’06 ’07’08’09 ’10 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Visibility1

Suspension,Power Train1

Structure1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V161000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 19/05/2009

JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE CAR CONFIGURATION FILE SETTINGS TO ENABLE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FLAG THE WARNING SYMBOLS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 138 AND ASSOCIATED TEST IN THE INSTRUMENT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 218 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM 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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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 93 battery Engine oil filter C2C41611 Engine air filter C2P6500 Fuel filter C2P13476 Spark plug C2A1535

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2008 XK have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XK get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.