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1996 Jaguar XJR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 XJR.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1996 Jaguar XJR pairs its performance-oriented configuration with an automatic 4-speed transmission, delivering an EPA-rated 12 city and 18 highway mpg for a combined 14 mpg. When situating this model year within the broader 1995 to 2014 complaint history, the 1996 XJR sits just before the 1998 peak of nine complaints, indicating it belongs to an early, less reliable phase of the model's run. Consequently, researchers should view this specific year as a predecessor to the model's peak issues rather than the more stable era that eventually followed, which culminated in a low of just one complaint in 2001.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy12/18/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter EBC9658. 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 47 · 590 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

Tire size225-45ZR17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	EBC9658
Engine air filter	EAC5672
Fuel filter	C2C35417
Spark plug	EBC11480
Front wiper blades	GJA8960BB
Serpentine belt	NBD3700BA alt EBC11220
Thermostat	NBB2217AC alt EBC3621

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	197.6 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	52.8 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	4215 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.1 / 58.7 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	12 / 18 / 14 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	93 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0-35.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. 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 Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	38-41 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	150 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	72 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15-21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	33-44 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	30.0-35.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	16-21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	215.0-230.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	75 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	0.75 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	JLM12260 or equivalent
Oil Capacity	4.05-5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	590 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance

16 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	23-26 ft-lbs / 75-95 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38-45 ft-lbs / 65-75 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.024 in / 0.727 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep M10 bolts only

1	14.4 ft. lbs.	14.4 ft. lbs
2	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	17-19.4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (clean) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95’96’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’14

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 17 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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 47 battery Engine oil filter EBC9658 Engine air filter EAC5672 Fuel filter C2C35417 Spark plug EBC11480

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 1996 XJR have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the XJR get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.