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2005 Jaguar Super V8 — V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Super V8 V8.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine V8Transmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2005 Jaguar Super V8 is a passenger car pairing a V8 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, with EPA-rated fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 22 highway, and 18 combined. Sitting at the top of Jaguar's luxury sedan hierarchy for that year, it carried the brand's established platform forward with a powertrain tuned more for effortless cruising than outright efficiency. In terms of long-term dependability, the 2005 model year is among the cleaner entries in the Super V8's reliability record, drawing just 30 owner complaints — most centered on exterior lighting — and zero recalls. That profile positions it favorably within the nameplate's history for researchers tracking drivability and reported issues over time.

Model year20092008200720062005

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 93 · 680 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 · 680 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2C41611 alt NCE1842AA
Engine air filterAJ82766
Fuel filterC2C35417
Spark plugC2A1535
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesXR858033 alt XR858025
ThermostatNCA2246BA alt AJ86484
Cabin air filterC2C6884

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length206.3 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase124 in
Curb weight4059 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
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. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilUSE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts277 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9-10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2 Zone Units
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72 oz
Standard BCI Group Number93
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket43 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 1.023 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.338 in / 0.944 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 908 ft. lbs

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 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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 Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2005 Jaguar Super V8 top in one area — the exterior lighting, 5 of 30 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the exterior lighting 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
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting5
Air Bags3
Tires3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seats2

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 92 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 2005 Super V8 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the V8 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.