CAN I DRIVE MY V8 JAGUAR ACROSS ENGLAND ON ONE TANK OF FUEL?

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  • Big thanks to yfood for sponsoring this video! Use the link and discount code below for money off your order: Discount code: JOEL-TH-cam Link: bit.ly/itsjoel_yfood_yt Follow me on Instagram: / itsjoelw Is it possible to drive my 4 litre, V8 petrol Jaguar S-Type from 1999 across England, from Land's End to Ness Point using only one tank of fuel? Time to find out in my most daring fuel economy challenge yet!
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  • @XclusiveAaron
    @XclusiveAaron ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Sending all the best to you and your grandpa Joel, I hope he makes a full recovery! You're a proper genuine guy and deserve nothing but happiness and respect

  • @warren6815
    @warren6815 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Bagging up the milk and the kettle from the hotel caught me by surprise, proper made me laugh!

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha I’m glad 😂

    • @Bluebottle_GB
      @Bluebottle_GB ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's alright because... he drives a Jaaaaag.

    • @jaywu117
      @jaywu117 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jag owner its basically a routine you don't even notice

  • @xMaxyODx
    @xMaxyODx ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What an amazing video Joel and such a wicked tribute to your grandad. There’s honestly nothing quite like having a good grandad; I hope he smashes his recovery. Once again, great video mate, thanks for the upload

  • @dstuchbury
    @dstuchbury ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sending very best wishes to your Grandpa, Joel. Grandparents play such a huge part in our lives, we always see them as utterly invincible and ever present.
    Another fantastic challenge video, and as I’ve said before the type that earns you subscribers for life.

  • @Newlyfound
    @Newlyfound ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Normally it wouldn't interest me to watch this type of content clicked on it by accident but you got me from the start, this was actually really enjoyable to watch. Great video!

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment, high praise! Much appreciated

  • @tonyfurneaux3399
    @tonyfurneaux3399 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Joel. As a former truck driver that used the M25 a lot, I have to inform you that with lane 1 on the M25 being used like an on off ramp, often within only a couple of miles, in my opinion it is much safer to stay in lane 2 at a constant speed, especially in a truck....also when it is quiet as you stated. I now live in Canada and still drive for a living, and have 35+ years of trucking experience. Great challenge, please try a diesel jag next time, that will blow you away lol.

  • @rnyellow
    @rnyellow ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved it. Loved the grandpa bit even more - wishing him a speedy recovery

  • @NathanMannin
    @NathanMannin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legendary video Joel! I’ve wanted to do one of these styled videos for a couple of years now but the planning and everything that goes with it is so daunting to me. So I can only commend you for doing these as I personally love geeking out over numbers and MPG, especially in cars that weren’t designed to be driven frugally.

  • @Red_Bug_James
    @Red_Bug_James ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely great video and I hope your grandad makes a full recovery, seems like a legend!
    Loved what you had to say about lane discipline, it's so bloody true. I bring it up all the time when I'm driving.
    But i use it to my advantage all the time, going in lanes 1&2 to get past the traffic in lanes 3&4.

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you'll like my next video, it's entirely about lane discipline

    • @Red_Bug_James
      @Red_Bug_James ปีที่แล้ว

      I look forward to it!

  • @rayclarke3849
    @rayclarke3849 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve just watched Clarkson do the same journey also in a jag, but a race against time. I liked your video more. There was real suspense as to whether you were going to make it or not. I was convinced you were crazy even attempting it. Terrific effort, well done.

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great review! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch

    • @danialsolak1479
      @danialsolak1479 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s was the Audi A8 4.0 tdi mate

    • @hihun9627
      @hihun9627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danialsolak1479 no, that was the scotland trip, same was done in a Jaguar but from lands end to lowesoft..

  • @keithvers569
    @keithvers569 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All the best to your Grandad. Amazing content as usual. You deserve millions more subscribers and Top Gear status. I still have my TDV8 Range Rover and love every mile I do. You proved that fuel economy can be achieved driving carefully. Just shows how people waste fuel unnecessarily by driving badly.

  • @damindra
    @damindra ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome vid Joel, love all your videos ,very special to dedicate to your grandad...wish him a speedy recovery 🙏

  • @bobkoebergen221
    @bobkoebergen221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amzing video Joel! I hope that your grandad has a speedy recovery. Great content👌 What a properly solid car that Jag. Love it!

  • @marksenior9220
    @marksenior9220 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great video Joel. As someone who cover 50k miles a year, I feel your pain on the m25. Keep up the good work and hope your grandpa makes a full recovery 👍

    • @Mikeb1001
      @Mikeb1001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m from Manchester, and when we drive down to London area we are astounded by how much worse the standard of driving is on and around the M25. Not saying that the standard is too high round our way either but it just goes to pot completely down there

    • @marksenior9220
      @marksenior9220 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mikeb1001 I’m from St Helens and drive all over the country. The standard of driving all over the country is terrible. Middle lane hogging is my pet hate!!

  • @jazzles_d
    @jazzles_d ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos fella! Always look forward to the next one 👍🏻

  • @HighPeakAutos
    @HighPeakAutos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dont suppose you've got a Corby Trouser Press available that I could buy from you?

  • @joshuabarker3866
    @joshuabarker3866 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sending all love and massive respect to you and your grandpa. He Seems a great man! And it’s great to see his passion has rubbed off on you. I am a man myself who loves my grandad very much and love showing him my new cars that I have had privilege to own and still do. Great video as always! ❤️

  • @Mikeb1001
    @Mikeb1001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In reality you’ve done that with around a gallon to 2 gallons spare - if the car is still reading range you’ve usually got 30 miles surplus there, more if you’re hypermiling. An interesting end point on these would be to finish it at a garage and note exactly how much it took to fill the car back up to illustrate what was left

  • @GeoffBuysCars
    @GeoffBuysCars ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved everything about this video ❤

  • @stephenlane9168
    @stephenlane9168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video buddy, love these challenges Joel. All your videos are watchable and enjoyable. Enjoy Katy and your Dads involvement too 👌nice tribute to your granddad 👏

  • @waynebaldycanning
    @waynebaldycanning ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video Joel. Very enjoyable. Top man

  • @toddnelson5132
    @toddnelson5132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb video Joel! I really hope your grandad is on the mend, mine was also a big influence on my love of cars during childhood so that bit actually made me a bit emotional. And your comments on lane discipline were spot on :)

  • @PetarVN
    @PetarVN ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the typical jag owner intro, with you "borrowing" the Kettle :) Great video man!

  • @thedriver08
    @thedriver08 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I've been waiting for this one 👍, gotta love the good old Jag.

  • @chrismcfarlane8996
    @chrismcfarlane8996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks. All the best to the family and the jag.

  • @jamesead869
    @jamesead869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neo-noir vibe around m25 with lights and background music - very atmospheric

  • @bwj292
    @bwj292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joel I love these types of videos you do. Clearly they take a lot of time and effort to put together but I hope it pays off for you.
    Wishing your grandpa a speedy recovery and all the best.

  • @Bluebottle_GB
    @Bluebottle_GB ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking effort - well done!
    Looking forward to the lane discipline video - really hacks me off as well...

  • @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601
    @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful vid as always man. And love and best wishes to your grandad on his recovery. I’m up the road from Loughborough and know of the show room your grandad used to take you to. Should like a wonderful gentleman ❤

  • @rnagle8287
    @rnagle8287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid Joel. Hope your Grandad is doing well and makes a full recovery. 🤞🏻

  • @BMW7series251
    @BMW7series251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video Joel. Amazing economy with such a large engine! Take care M8, cheers, John.

  • @nicholasdavis657
    @nicholasdavis657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Old Jags are just the best! I love mine too. Nice Top Gear reference with the kettle - perfectly fine because you drive a Jaaaag.

  • @ESALX
    @ESALX ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2:00 the customary jag driver hotel leaving routine

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

  • @neilhayes4725
    @neilhayes4725 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Joel love all your content 🙏

  • @Gizmo5h1t3
    @Gizmo5h1t3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Joel, informative as always.
    Hope yer dad makes a speedy recovery 👍👍

  • @JR90.
    @JR90. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jheeze who started cutting Onions around 16mins in! Great video Joel, as ever. Love these challenges.

  • @bobrock704
    @bobrock704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the Top Gear ish humor in your video's, taking stuff from the hotel ; ) , love it how you do the challenges also in an Top Gear way. Big fan of you!!

  • @jamesshaw7171
    @jamesshaw7171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos. Definitely the best channels on TH-cam are this, high peak autos and the shmuseum. Also this is reminding me of the top gear racing the sun challenge. Reason is same route and a v8 jag

  • @marcrowe9233
    @marcrowe9233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Joel, brilliant video, excellent content as always. Sorry to hear about your grandad. I'm happy he's pulled through, I hope he makes a swift recovery 🙏

  • @stephenoverstreet9898
    @stephenoverstreet9898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joel, over here in the Land of the Free we just go. We don’t worry so much about lane discipline, except for if someone is in the fastest lane and doesn’t give way to a faster car from behind. Even then I just get over and pass them. No one really gets that upset about it anymore.

  • @scoobywrximpreza5948
    @scoobywrximpreza5948 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome video Joel and I think I speak for everyone when I say we love these videos keep up the good work

  • @Lou_Kyr
    @Lou_Kyr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video joel. Speedy recovery to your grandpa, amazing tribute

  • @phanter344
    @phanter344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wishing your grandad a very speedy recovery! Great video, can't wait for the M25 one as that absolutely drives me nuts!

  • @adamdaniel1743
    @adamdaniel1743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic video joel 👏 💯

  • @Elwooddudes
    @Elwooddudes ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man. All the best to your Grandad Joel!

  • @BlackLines
    @BlackLines ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video Joel. Best wishes to your grandad, hope he makes a swift recovery. All the best.

  • @SunshineMix101
    @SunshineMix101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎 'Great video as always Joel! 'Thoughts and prayers for your Grandad. 😎

  • @balexalex
    @balexalex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your fuel economy challenges bud, great content, maybe start a series of 8 cylinder and up fuel economy challenges? Would be great to see RS6, M5, E63 all the way up to 812 ect

  • @jalabaster
    @jalabaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid Joel! I unexpectedly had to have heart valve surgery a couple of years ago and I’m early 40’s so can happen to all of us. All good now so keep on making great content!

  • @robmarsh2217
    @robmarsh2217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed that thoroughly Joel. Seeing you in the early Jag and the great mileage you achieved!
    Really thankyou for your efforts.
    And that lovely classic Jaguar.

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated!

  • @RickPalmer
    @RickPalmer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video Joel. Really enjoyed it. Best wishes to your grandpa.

  • @Specproof
    @Specproof ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that type of content! Keep it up, Joel!

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More to come!

    • @Specproof
      @Specproof ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itsjoel Splendid!

  • @83leeb
    @83leeb ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. What a video. Like these long distance videos. Thoughts with your family as well.

  • @chrissloan8953
    @chrissloan8953 ปีที่แล้ว

    fair play Joel luv your challenge's big luv from Brum midlands.

  • @paulhillcox3071
    @paulhillcox3071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video Joel, love the range anxiety considering it’s not electric! Last year I drove from Bristol to Inverness , about 700 miles in a Mini Cooper diesel, and averaged 75mpg. The key seems to be steady driving and doing about 65mph on average.

  • @dwhit7429
    @dwhit7429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this one

  • @paulwalker9423
    @paulwalker9423 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Joel I have exactly the same jag I really must use it more lol , hope. Your grandpa is well on the road to recovery 😊

  • @pedrorenard8439
    @pedrorenard8439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know what you mean about lane discipline. I was hoping smart motorways meant they would be equipped with retractable metal spikes which would impale lane hoggers and throw them and their cars off the motorway as soon as they were detected. The designers missed out on this big time sadly.

  • @derekgibson3223
    @derekgibson3223 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! Well done 👏

  • @martinhazel7549
    @martinhazel7549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Joel. What a lovely old car the Jag is.

  • @oliverrobson4627
    @oliverrobson4627 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video mate - best of wishes to you and your grandad

  • @Kieran46100
    @Kieran46100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again a 1st class video Joel, sorry about your lovely grandad, speedy recovery to him, thanks for sharing, me two S-Types 3.0 till now and over 700,000 km.

  • @matthewbowler6563
    @matthewbowler6563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chin up lad tha grandad be reight. Btw your video is a banger again nice one joel

  • @army764
    @army764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed. What an excellent video. Hope your grandad gets better soon

  • @essex1416
    @essex1416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tribute to your grandad, really got to me that

  • @samuelgillard2196
    @samuelgillard2196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this Joel. Great tribute to your grandad too, hope he's ok. I'm from Loughborough and used to frequent Graypaul's Ferrai too!

  • @ohnomrugetme
    @ohnomrugetme ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, well said about lane discipline.

  • @nickc4518
    @nickc4518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and all the very best to your Grandad. Sounds like a great man.

  • @stuartroberts8888
    @stuartroberts8888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Joel keep it up

  • @robforrest12739
    @robforrest12739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Joel. Lovely words about your Grandpa - hope he makes a fast recovery 👍

  • @seanwallace1972
    @seanwallace1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sorry to hear about your grand dad,glad he pulled through,hope he makes a full recovery,great video

  • @UnhallowedDrummer
    @UnhallowedDrummer ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice guy and good content keep it up! Also hoping a speedy recover for your grandad

  • @jongregory-wood7737
    @jongregory-wood7737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joel another great video, lovely tribute too. Keep up the good work!

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, will do!

  • @markatkinson6983
    @markatkinson6983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sorry about your grandad buddy, hope he’s ok, great video, such a good car, your a master of the challenge vlogs. Keep it up, great content and such a pleasure to watch!

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @jonnygti
    @jonnygti ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, hope grandad is well 👍🏻

  • @hutton2k11
    @hutton2k11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video hope family all ok now mate

  • @KFORDYCE73
    @KFORDYCE73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big up the Jag ( love a V8 ) and big up Joe’s grandad. Wishing him a speedy recovery 🤞👌👍

  • @FlynnBellamyCars
    @FlynnBellamyCars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, I can’t wait to see the same with the next car on the channel! ❤
    So thankful your grandad pulled through, I lost mine in September last year. Wonderful 14 years with him.
    **KETTLE THEF IS LEGAL IN THE UK**

  • @johnmontgomery634
    @johnmontgomery634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video what a nice old jaguar...all the best to your grandfather.

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin ปีที่แล้ว

    Did we ever doubt you Joel? Absolutely not,if ya Grandad is like you then his a fighter,superb video👍😉💪

  • @kevinhaigh3962
    @kevinhaigh3962 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's turning out to be one hell of a car fella reliable and proves if you drive sensible you can get a lot out of it in fuel range well done

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Goes to show that driving style is a major factor with regard to fuel mileage.
    Gentle application of the throttle and moderate cruising speed can easily get you 25% further.
    Added bonus: it's way less tiring and it limits wear on tires, engine, brakes.
    Time gained when driving faster is usually insignificant.

  • @turbomonkey93
    @turbomonkey93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome video joe glad to hear your grandad is doing OK 👍

  • @johnelbro127
    @johnelbro127 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done on your trip and just shows what can be done. 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely

  • @A_J_Gaming83
    @A_J_Gaming83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had an S-Type a few years ago but was the 2.7TDV6 engine (Land Rover I believe). Pulled like a train and got decent MPG but that was as good as it got. The car had every problem you could think of, mainly electrical, with invoices totalling £1000s by previous owners for repairs.
    I had a smell of exhaust fumes coming into the car and taking it to 2 seperate garages, was told it was likely the manifold, and the engine would need to be removed in order to repair/investigate. Spoke to Jaguar and although they couldnt tell me without investigating, were charging £150p/h at that time. I also had problems with the Ebrake, digital display, boot opening & brakes, overheating and losing power. Only had it for about 4 months before getting rid of it. Put me off Jags very quickly.

  • @NH00531
    @NH00531 ปีที่แล้ว

    18:52 the amount of times I’ve ranted about this exact issue! I’ve found that the closer one drives to London the worse the lane discipline gets. Although M6 between Birmingham and Crewe can be as bad!

  • @broadkamikaze
    @broadkamikaze ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video hypermiling👍 I have to say Ness Point is a little disappointing as a landmark after coming from Lands End 😆 But worth a trip to say you've been.All the best mate 👍

    • @itsjoel
      @itsjoel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tell me about it! I couldn't believe I was there, no signs, nothing!

  • @yonmons
    @yonmons ปีที่แล้ว

    Riveting stuff ! Enjoyed that just goes to show what a driving Miss Daisey can do for your mpg.

  • @davedillon20
    @davedillon20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and best wishes to you Grandpa hope he gets better very soon

  • @drnick1972
    @drnick1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your grandad made it through the op. Your time with him is precious ❤️

  • @Eireannach1988
    @Eireannach1988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video 👌🏼

  • @mrd64
    @mrd64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed it. It would be interesting to see how far you get without using the trip computer and the other measures you took.

  • @SlayerEddy
    @SlayerEddy ปีที่แล้ว

    An absolutely lovely tribute Joel 🙏

  • @Tristanbirdyt
    @Tristanbirdyt ปีที่แล้ว

    Good evening Joel, I absolutely love your videos they are absolutely brilliant and wish your grandpa a Speedy recovery hope all is well keep up your incredible videos thank you have a great week all 👍
    Tristan

  • @johnorchin8567
    @johnorchin8567 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Joel,
    I really enjoy the whole concept of buying an old luxury car, and restoring it to a state whereby you can drive it for these long distance without incident.
    This car should have been put to bed years ago, but I think it’s great that it keeps on going. A great testament to the S Type.

  • @clairebroughton3244
    @clairebroughton3244 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww 🥰 Joel, I hope your grandad is ok? Brilliant video ❤

  • @Whackypads
    @Whackypads ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that old golden goose done extremely well 👏 👌 I taught it would breakdown well before it ran out off fuel ⛽️ 😆 gr8 video hope your grandfather is OK 👍

  • @craigemblem3562
    @craigemblem3562 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video. As always
    Home turf (well work) Lowestoft for me.

  • @monkeybearbleu
    @monkeybearbleu ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a 2004 2.5L V6 S Type last summer, for the princely sum of £1000. i guess I'd have preferred the 3.0L, but the 2.5 is still pretty nippy if you use the kick-down/J-gate. Its a very tidy car, all things considered, (black with tan/beige interior).
    Took the S-type up to Scotland for a week's long holiday. Did over 1000 miles without any issues, apart from the cruise control refusing to work. The gearbox seems to have a slight 'lolloping cowboy', (pulsing revs), until it's fully warmed up, but it settles down after 10-15 mins. Fuel economy is reasonable - I get 27-28 mpg driving it normally, with occasional bursts of acceleration. The main thing is that it's a pleasure to drive. It's such a fine cruiser, I'm not even bothered about going that fast in it!

  • @life_on_cars
    @life_on_cars ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video ,hoping to get high 20s MPG from my Jag XK 4.2 on a few summer trips. Hope Grandad is doing OK.