When to change the Jaguar XJ timing belt

The Jaguar XJ is the manufacturer's top model and has been built since 1968. Almost all models are equipped with a timing chain, these are the petrol models (3.0, 4.2 and 5.0). Below are the types that do have a timing belt (diesel models). If your model is not listed, then it has a timing chain.

Below are the timing belt intervals for the Jaguar XJ

Diesel variants manufactured between 2003 and 2015

  • Jaguar XJ 2.7 D 152 kW = interval is 160 000 km or after 10 years
  • Jaguar XJ 3.0 D 202 kW = interval is 180 000 km or after 10 years
  • Jaguar XJ 3.0 D 221 kW = interval is 180 000 km or after 7 years
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