mountainjagkiwi
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hello, I'm a new member, live in Ohakune NZ, got a "96 XK8, anyone know how to find the gearbox dipstick, I'm scared its the bloody sump plug, she's staying in top some days, other days she kicks down fine, hope its just the oil, don't like not having the grunt when i need it.....
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Welcome to the forum mountainjagkiwi,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
There isn't one. It's a so-called 'sealed for life' transmission. However, changing transmission fluid at around 70K miles can greatly extend the life.
Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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I can see you've already found your way to the New Zealand Region forum so there's no need for link to it from me.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
There isn't one. It's a so-called 'sealed for life' transmission. However, changing transmission fluid at around 70K miles can greatly extend the life.
Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
I can see you've already found your way to the New Zealand Region forum so there's no need for link to it from me.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to the forum Paul, I have added you to the NZ Roll Call thread.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...6/#post1694096
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...6/#post1694096
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1. transmission
2. cooling system
3. electrical (battery condition is critical)
With any new (to me) Jaguar, I change ALL the fluids then, regardless of what may be shown in the service history, I have a definite start point for future servicing and also catch anything that has been missed.
Graham
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help