Hello, I am in Tallassee, AL and have just acquired this 2005 S Type 3.0 engine with automatic transmission. I have a question about a possible transmission problem or maybe it's the drive shaft hanger bearing. Symptom is while driving at apprx 40-50 mph the engine rpm is going up and down and at the same time I am hearing a grinding sound. Not real loud but obvious. It is like something is loading down the engine rpm. Is this maybe the tranny or something in the drive chain. I really like the Jag and would like to solve the problem. Thank You in Advance, Tom

 

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Welcome Tom, like GGG stated, zip down to the S-Type section and the experts will be there to assist you...enjoy.

 

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Hello Everyone, This if for my 2005 Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to All who responded to my questions about my RPM changing while driving. Well today I decided to tackle the transmission filter change. I ordered a new one earlier this week and bought 6 quarts of Motorcraft Mercon SP. Started this morning while it was cool outside. Jacked the car up, front end only, and placed jack stands near the floor jacks I used for safety. I first opened the side filler hole to see what poured out. I got maybe 1/3 quart out, this after lowering the car back to level. OK, then raised the car back up, and opened the drain plug. This time I got about three quarts. Total drained fluid was about 3 1/2 quarts. Everything I have read says I would see about 5+ quarts drained from the transmission. So I believe mine was definitely low on fluid.
Now to the nitty gritty. Has anyone out there ever filled according to Jaguars specifications and then drained the transmission to really see how much fluid has actually been added. This seems to be a secret to keep DIY's from changing the fluid. I believe this amount is around 5 1/2 quarts. I dont believe a few ounces of fluid low or high will make any difference. How much does transmission fluid expand when heated. Is 5 quarts going to be 6 quarts when heated, I don't think so. How about it any figures on the average amount of fluid to be installed in a filter only change and drain? This would make it a lot easier to drain the transmission and then refill.
One last thing I did the refill at the top cooling line at the cars radiator. Fed the fluid into the radiator fitting.

 

More on the above post. I also own a 2003 Land Rover Discovery II. The transmission fluid change is very similar to that of the Jaguar. You fill until fluid overflows the fill hole then start the engine and continue filling until the fluid drips from the hole. Again here it would be nice to know the amount of fluid that is being added when completed.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to the forum, Tom!

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Don

 

Welcome Tom

 

Hello, Tom,
welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome