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Jaguar was founded in 1922 when it was initially called the Swallow Sidecar Company; since then, it has become a quintessentially British car brand. There are lots of quirky facts about
Jaguar that most people don't know. For example, before its vehicles are painted, they are brushed with ionised emu feathers to prevent the metal from attracting dust.
Jaguar has also won the world's oldest endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, seven times, making it the
fourth most successful manufacturer.
Introduced as Jaguar's flagship saloon in 1968, the XJ saw many years of success until it went out of production in 2019 to make way for a new electric model. The 2010 update saw the XJ catapult into the 21st century with a modern appearance more fitting for the cutting-edge technology it harbours inside.
Not only has the it been well received by reviewers, but it also has the Royal stamp of approval; Princess Diana famously drove a Jaguar XJ-SC V12 Cabriolet between 1987 and 1991. Fittingly, in 2014, the XJ was crowned 'Luxury Car King' at WhatCar?'s Used Car Awards. Reliability is one of the model's strengths, with just a few known problems regarding electrical faults and clogged DPFs.
The head gasket is crucial because it prevents oil and coolant from mixing and seals the internal combustion process. It is under the most pressure of any engine gasket, and it can be expensive when it fails, so it's best to shop around.
Head gasket symptoms to look out for include white or milky oil caused by leaking coolant, white exhaust smoke, loss of power and water or a sweet smell from the exhaust. Blown head gaskets are usually caused by overheating, so keeping your coolant topped up is important. You shouldn't try to drive with a blown head gasket.
A head gasket repair is usually only a temporary fix, especially when you use sealant, and if the damage is too extensive, you may need to book a full head gasket replacement. A cylinder head repair is sometimes required if the head gasket has blown.
A head gasket specialist can advise you on the exact repair your car needs and how much it will cost. Read our complete head gasket replacement guide for more information.