Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Raise and support the vehicle

Place a suitable container under the transmission drain plug

Remove the transmission drain plug

Install the transmission drain plug & Tighten to 45 Nm

Lower the vehicle

Remove the automatic transmission fluid charging pipe cap

Use automatic transmission fluid WSS-M2C922-A1 or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification

Fill the automatic transmission with 8 litres of automatic transmission fluid through the automatic transmission fluid charging pipe

Carry out a fluid level check and adjustment

Transmission Fluid Level Check

Make sure J-Gate shift selector is in the Park position

With the engine running and the foot brake applied, move the J-Gate shift selector through ' P-R-N-D-4-3-2' and back to the ' P' position to circulate the automatic transmission fluid until the temperature reaches 30 to 40°C (86 to 104°F)

When the automatic transmission fluid temperature reaches 35°C (95°F) check that the selector lever is in the ' P' position raise the vehicle

With the engine running, remove the automatic transmission fluid level tube plug, Remove and discard the level plug and sealing washer

Use automatic transmission fluid WSS-M2C922-A1 or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification

If the automatic transmission fluid does not come out of the transmission fluid level tube the automatic transmission fluid level is insufficient. If this is the case add the automatic transmission fluid in 0.5 litre units into the automatic transmission fluid charging pipe until the automatic transmission fluid comes out of the automatic transmission fluid level tube

Remove the automatic transmission fluid charging pipe cap

Make sure the automatic transmission fluid temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F). If the automatic transmission fluid temperature does exceed 40°C (104°F) stop the automatic transmission fluid level check and allow the automatic transmission fluid to cool until the temperature reaches 30 to 40°C (86 to 104°F).

Allow the automatic transmission fluid to come out of the automatic transmission fluid level tube until the overflow stops at a temperature of no more than 40°C (104°F).

If when the automatic transmission fluid level plug is first removed and automatic transmission fluid comes out of the automatic transmission fluid level tube, allow the automatic transmission fluid to come out of the automatic transmission fluid level tube until the overflow stops at a temperature of no more than 40°C (104°F).

Install the transmission fluid level plug, Install a new level plug and sealing washer, Tighten to 15 Nm

Install the automatic transmission fluid charging pipe cap

Lower the vehicle

 

Which transmission is this for, please?

 

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/C2S12120.html

38$ for the atf fluid.

 

I dont mean to start a riot, but Mobil1 Synthetic ATF will work just fine if not better.

 

<- *****, and scared.

 

I guess, as are alot of other folk. You can see virgin oil samples of both mobil1 and that oil and see that they are very close in some areas, and mobil1 better in other areas. just saying

I have about 5qts of mobil1, and the rest castrol multi import on my XJ and its fine.

 

don't the x and xj have different trannys though?

 

Yes they do, but have the same *restrictions* in regards of which oil to use. Like I said, was just saying.

 

no i understand

if i can use mobil1 then i will, i just want to be sure that i dont have consequences..

 

Im afraid you cant be sure of that using OEM fluid. Just how the story goes

 

What you guys think about this automatic transmission oil by valvoline http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ssion-fluid/37
Is this ok with x-type?

 

Over here you will get flak for it, when I brought my questions over to BITOG this was recommended as a better than OEM fluid. They have VOA (virgin oil analysis) on this oil, and many knowledgable members vouched for it to be used on the ZF units.

just saying.

 

There is always a risk when you are out of warranty and using non OEM parts, but I suppose there's no development without trying something new... I just want to give all the best for my cat and I suppose this product could be the one. If there's someone who have tried something else than original product, please tell how did you succeed with it.

 

castrol worked fine, mobil1 is much better.

mobil1 synthetic atf, on my 04 xj8 with 76k miles on it.

 

OMG who needs a garage when ive got you guys in my corner, thnkyou all so much for all ya tips

 

where is the plug to check the tranny fluid level?

 

Whats up guys, I just found this post. I recently had to replace my radiator and in doing so had to remove the inlet and outlet hoses on the intercooler. I guess this is cooled by the tranny fluid...anyway long story short i didnt reconnect the hoses properly and lost A LOT of tranny fluid on the driveway. I was able to find a description of where the fill port is on this forum. However, there were no pictures of where exactly the fill port was. I have attached this picture so it would be easier for everyone to find. Also somebody else in the forum, i can't remember who, made the following suggestion.
Dump the tranny fluid from the drain port and fill it up with new fluid once a quarter. Now your only going to get what is sitting in the transfer case i believe (I'm not an expert) but that should be about 3-4 quarts. If you do this even twice a year it will definitely help an older tranny. Like i said i'm no expert so anyone feel free to jump in. Also i used Castrol Mercon V when i refilled my tranny after dumping everything.

If you cant find the drain port for the tranny fluid then.....well i'll let everyone else jump in. Also it's a hex key for the fill port i believe its a T30.

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ure-faq-43649/

 

How did you deal with the whole Temp of the fluid? You know like it was explained in the first post here. Im looking into doing this soon.

Thanks