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1996 jaguar xj6 oil problems?
I'm hoping you can help. What could be the reasons other than a head gasket issue that my oil in my jag when I check it looks the color of cappucino? I it also smelled to me like gasoline..you help is appreciated,...thanks, Lisa
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Lisa, I know the problem....its a Jaguar
![]() No really, what is the problem exactly? Is it leaking? Is your engine ticking? Do you have loss of power? You need to elaborate on the problem |
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The color of the oil sound like moisture, either from a coolant leak into the crankcase or from not being driven enough to get the oil hot and the water boiled off. The gas smell could be from running too rich.
![]() I'd change the oil and then see if the symptoms return. Try this forum: jag-lovers.org (go to X300 part of forum)
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Head gasket or a cracked head will cause this.
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If the oil smells like gasoline & you have a fuelpressure regulator with a vacuum line going into the intake manifold, I would check it for a leaky diaphragm.
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Have the cooling system pressure tested, this will verify if there is any issue with it |
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Take it into a indy shop and Im sure they can tell you!'
Chris
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I discussed this with my neighbor across the street.
He is currently a Mercedes technician at Penske Mercedes, but prior to this, he was a technician at the Penske Jaguar dealer for many years. He says that the Jaguar inline 6 engines are fantastic engines, but have the same problem with head gaskets that Mercedes has with its M103 and M104 inline 6 cylinder engines. It is very likely your head gasket.
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possibility is a crankcase ventilation problem. i had this once on my volvo with the renault v6. it turned out to be a clogged vent tube. it took fifteen minutes to remove it and clean it out. no $.
so that is an inexpensive possibility. tom w
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I guess the 1995-97's were the best years for the I6's. My grandparants had a 94 they dumped after a few years. Started burning oil like crazy leaving a cloud of blue smoke on start up.
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