2004 Jaguar XJ8 Service Help and Suggestions
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09-16-2010, 12:24 PM
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2004 Jaguar XJ8 Service Help and Suggestions
Hey everyone. I have been having issues with my car as of late.
I am going to be replacing both front shocks from Arnott Inc. instead of Jaguars 2700$ dealer tag. Thats the biggest expense.
My car has 74000 Miles and I would like to know what else needs replacing. Air and cabin filters I already replaced. I know i need to change the transmission fluid. Does the xj8 have a drain bolt to do drain and fills or its a pan type design like some GM cars? What type of fluid does the steering take, same as transmission?
Brake fluid change is on schedule with a whole brake revamp including rotors.
What other services should I do? Trying to save money and do as much as I can myself. Thanks
I am going to be replacing both front shocks from Arnott Inc. instead of Jaguars 2700$ dealer tag. Thats the biggest expense.
My car has 74000 Miles and I would like to know what else needs replacing. Air and cabin filters I already replaced. I know i need to change the transmission fluid. Does the xj8 have a drain bolt to do drain and fills or its a pan type design like some GM cars? What type of fluid does the steering take, same as transmission?
Brake fluid change is on schedule with a whole brake revamp including rotors.
What other services should I do? Trying to save money and do as much as I can myself. Thanks
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09-16-2010, 01:06 PM
You have a few things to attend to:
1. drain and replace the transmission with Mobile 1 ATF. Complete procedure contained herein. Do a search and find posts from Stevetech and Stratloss. Yes, there is a drain plug but with your milage you need to replace pan/filter. This is for the advanced grade dude.
If you are using an indi auto tech make sure he understands the fluid tempreture top off procedure. If he doesn't don't let him near it.
2. remove all the power steering fluid you can with a suction device, refill with Mobile 1 ATF, drive around for a day and repete twice. Easy one.
3. bleed the brake fluid. Remove all you can from the resovior, replace with fresh fluid and start the procedure from the furthest caliper. Don't stop till you have clear new fluid out to each caliper. Easy one if you have ever done this before.
The above should hold you for quite some time. Others may chime in with additional suggestions.
How bad is your air shock issue in terms of how much the car drops over night? Some guys jump the gun on this one or wait so long that the compressor is damaged. My rule is, if it's an inch or less drop over night the compressor can handle it so wait awhile.
1. drain and replace the transmission with Mobile 1 ATF. Complete procedure contained herein. Do a search and find posts from Stevetech and Stratloss. Yes, there is a drain plug but with your milage you need to replace pan/filter. This is for the advanced grade dude.
If you are using an indi auto tech make sure he understands the fluid tempreture top off procedure. If he doesn't don't let him near it.2. remove all the power steering fluid you can with a suction device, refill with Mobile 1 ATF, drive around for a day and repete twice. Easy one.
3. bleed the brake fluid. Remove all you can from the resovior, replace with fresh fluid and start the procedure from the furthest caliper. Don't stop till you have clear new fluid out to each caliper. Easy one if you have ever done this before.
The above should hold you for quite some time. Others may chime in with additional suggestions.
How bad is your air shock issue in terms of how much the car drops over night? Some guys jump the gun on this one or wait so long that the compressor is damaged. My rule is, if it's an inch or less drop over night the compressor can handle it so wait awhile.
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