Early X-type reliability
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RE: Early X-type reliability
Just a note.. the button on the console disables the DSC AND the the Traction control. Only cars with DSC have the button. DSC was available on any car, as an option, not just the Sport models.
I dont know what happens on non-dsc cars.. I think they do have traction control, but I guess you cant switch it off???? Anyone drive in the snow with a non-dsc car?
I dont know what happens on non-dsc cars.. I think they do have traction control, but I guess you cant switch it off???? Anyone drive in the snow with a non-dsc car?
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RE: Early X-type reliability
I am not sure but I didn't think they had traction control at all? I thought dsc was the only form of a control for traction I know that if non dsc x-types behave like my car does when i turn the dsc off I would not have been happy in buying an awd vehicle...don't get me wrong I love the x in snow, if I would have bought one w/out dsc i would not have been too happy because I thought the car would have been flawless on bad roads...but i usually drove w/ dsc off in thick snow as it sliced through better. DSC is a better insurance policy for when someone that doesn't know how to drive in inclement weather...i.e. the wifey! Although I hit a hydrant on a clear day! LOL!
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RE: Early X-type reliability
ORIGINAL: hankycbr
Hi Chas,
Nice looking jag! I have a 2002 X-type as well. 2.5 liter with no major problems.
Chas, quick question, can you please tell me what fluids you used for the Tcase and especially the transmission? I think people are still divided on using an aftermarket transmission fluid on this forum.
thanks!
Hi Chas,
Nice looking jag! I have a 2002 X-type as well. 2.5 liter with no major problems.
Chas, quick question, can you please tell me what fluids you used for the Tcase and especially the transmission? I think people are still divided on using an aftermarket transmission fluid on this forum.
thanks!
For the Transfer case and rear differential I used Amsoil's 75w-140 Severe Gear (SVO) oil: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svo.aspx
And for the manual 5spd transmission I followed some other advice on the forums and used Redline's MTL manual transmission oil. I have used Redline's MT-90 (just a tad heavier than MTL (80w vs 90w). I know there continues to be some cloudiness when it comes to the J-gate auto trans and what fluid is acceptable to use.
Here is my car:
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RE: Early X-type reliability
Hank..me and several others have been looking into the ATF for a while now...The bestchoice and least expensive that meet the JATCO specs is Valvoline MaxLife ATF...I plan on draining and filling at least 3 times over a period of a few dozen miles...Hopefully we'll be able to almost completely exchange all the fluid so as to notchance any gumming due to any possible fluid incompatibility,,Valvoline stands behind their recommendation for this transmission.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...+atf+and+jatco
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...+atf+and+jatco
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RE: Early X-type reliability
Dennis,
thank you. I was so confused but looks like valvoline maxlife is the one to get. Have you heard of anyone using it? if so I guess no problems. When the weather gets warmer, I plan on flushing the transmission and the Transfer case as well with the great DIY section. I'm no mechanic but I'll give it a shot.
thank you. I was so confused but looks like valvoline maxlife is the one to get. Have you heard of anyone using it? if so I guess no problems. When the weather gets warmer, I plan on flushing the transmission and the Transfer case as well with the great DIY section. I'm no mechanic but I'll give it a shot.
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RE: Early X-type reliability
I must have been lucky as no problems with my Manual 3.0 03/2002 car to write home about, but then it has been serviced properly with the correct recommended lubricants and at the right service intervals as stated on the Jaguar maintenence schedule.
So make sure it has a full sevice history and test drive it before hand to check for things whining.
So make sure it has a full sevice history and test drive it before hand to check for things whining.
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