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2005 Jaguar XK8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 XK8.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2005 Jaguar XK8 is classified as a passenger car and pairs its 6-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Within the 1997–2005 model range, the 2005 model accumulated 30 owner complaints and carried zero recalls, with exterior lighting standing out as the most reported issue. That places it just under the 1998 high of 32 complaints and notably above the 2001 low of 10, indicating a middle-ground position rather than the strongest or weakest year in the XK8's recorded reliability history.

Model year200620052004200320022001200019991998

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 49 · 750 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterC2C41611
Engine air filterNJA3558AA
Fuel filterC2S20977 alt HJA3099AA
Spark plugC2A1535
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesGJA8960BB alt GJA8962CB
ThermostatAJ83525 alt AJ82697
Cabin air filterMJD6863AA discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight3990 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 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 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-11.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilUSE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 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 Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.40-6.76 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque to Knuckle60 ft-lbs / 180 ft-lbs / 103 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket18-22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 1.102 in / 1.122 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 1.102 in / 1.122 in / 0.787 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 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine 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.

The 2005 Jaguar XK8 received 30 owner complaints, which is higher than the low‑point figures of 10–11 complaints seen in 20002001 and comparable to the 31‑32 complaints recorded in 1997‑1998. Recall activity dropped to zero in 2005, whereas each preceding year from 1997‑2001 had at least one recall (ranging from one to two). Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rose sharply to 92 in 2005, exceeding the declining TSB counts of 15‑192 seen in the earlier years and marking the second‑highest total in the provided record. The model year also logged two crash‑related complaints and no fire‑related complaints. Taken together, the increased complaint and TSB volume suggests more reported issues than the immediate prior years, but the absence of recalls indicates no NHTSA‑identified safety defects, leading to a cautious assessment: the 2005 XK8 may present higher owner‑reported concerns, so a buyer should weigh this against the lack of recalls and consider a thorough pre‑purchase inspection.

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 by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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 XK8 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the XK8 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.