Montfort

50 years ago I purchased an E-type Jag (XKE) and still have it. The owner's manual stated expected oil consumption to be one imperial gallon in 1200 miles i.e., one imperial quart (40 oz) every 200 miles. I usually managed worse...

roger_1

Regarded by many as the most beautiful car ever built.

For that, one can, understandably, make a few concessions.

May you continue to enjoy it, for many years to come.

Montfort

Thank you. If any interest check out XKE Data - Keeping track of every Jaguar E-Type - Jaguar E-Type (XKE) information, articles, photos and register and enter VIN number 888765 - top left of home page. Apologies for getting way off topic.

jagtoes

I had a 66 E-Type coupe and it was great. Loved the design and its performance. Unfortunately it ended up rusting out here in the NE. As for oil consumption it was hard to tell due to the oil leakage (controlled seepage). To me Jaguar always had a classic design but until Ford took them over their reliability was always the issue. Being I worked on all of my cars this made them very affordable to me . My present XKR convert follows the lines and the 510HP is a thrill to drive. More impressive then my previous Ferrari. Enjoy the ride.

jagtoes

My cousin has a garage queen that he restored before he died. Someday his brother is going to get it running again and by then it will be worth a bundle.

Montfort

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Perhaps, if not done already by your cousin, his brother could consider registering the machine on xkedata.

roger_1

Thanks for posting the link, Dave. Yours is a gorgeous example. Well done!


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jorgquat

Thanks for all the replies. I like the mentioning of an E-type Jag, one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

I'll watch the oil level closely throughout the first 5000 miles and will probably not do anything special for the break-in, and just follow the manual.

Montfort

And you'll be fine. Enjoy your terrific car!

Buckwheat

I've only got 700 miles on my 2015, but no discernible oil use thus far.

I'm a fan of "drive it like you stole it" for break-in, once the engine oil has warmed up. I've had great success on 4 performance autos using this technique - my last was a 2004 1.8T Jetta GLI that ran like a scalded dog upon request, but still returned 27 MPG around town, with no oil consumption between changes. Traded it in after 11 years and 150,000 miles with almost no maintenance required during that time (1 set of brakes, 1 battery, oil changes at 15,000 miles using full synthetic, tire changes and 1 timing belt replacement). I've also used the technique on several motorcycles with great success.

I think it's likely that the oil consumption gremlin has been tamed.