X-Type ( X400 ) 2001 - 2009
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

First time posting and a first time problem!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-10-2007, 05:35 AM
scubayachts's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posts: 224
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default First time posting and a first time problem!!

Hello forum. This is my first time posting here on jaguar forums! I have just recently purchased my first jaguar. Its a 2003 x-type with 51,000 miles on her. I recently have been feeling a little strange on how the car is shifting into its last gear. It sort of feels as if there a very miniscule surge when shifting and the rpms sort of flutter almost as if theres a small transmission slip. Does this sound like my trannys going or could it be something else? Anyone else experience this problem? Thanks forum!!!
 
  #2  
Old 05-10-2007, 06:37 AM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

That's it? Oh boy are you in for a surprise.[sm=joke.gif] The weakest point of the X is the tranny. You'll hear complaints about whinning noises and hard shifts into reverse or drive. The best thing that you can do to the car right now is change the tranny fluid, as Jaguar Co. thinks that for some reason tranny fluid never needs to be changed...BULLSPIT! Your tranny has now 51K miles on a dirty filter and dirty fluid. I think it could hold up for another 20K to 25K miles but if you change it now, nothing bad will come of it. I do tranny fluid changes once a year, but that's just me![sm=signs003.gif]
 
  #3  
Old 05-10-2007, 07:06 AM
scubayachts's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posts: 224
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

Ok sounds like i have to to the transmission fluid change. Can I have that done some where other then jaguar, like a goodyear or a firestone? I called and there's a $100 difference between the dealer and firestone. Thanks
 
  #4  
Old 05-10-2007, 07:58 AM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

03 with 50K miles and you don't have warranty, orr does the warranty not cover this? Either way, a tranny fluid change is like $300-$400 at the dealer I think, so a 100 dollar discount is a lot better, but ask them how much they'll charge if you take your own oil. They'll use the cheapest crap on your car, so you don't want that either. $200 for the fluid change MAX. Don't pay any more than that, and make sure they change the filter too!
 
  #5  
Old 05-10-2007, 08:26 AM
scubayachts's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Posts: 224
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

well fire stone said it would be 109 for a tranny flush. What do you mean bring my own oil? What kind do you recommend and how much should I buy? Thanks
 
  #9  
Old 05-10-2007, 08:50 AM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

I wouldn't be able to follow along with the instructions since I don't have an X, but I've heard that the process is empty and refill empty and refill empty and refill...several times, but I'm sure a shop would do it more conveniently. The fluid to use I believe is Mobil ATF 320!
 
  #10  
Old 05-10-2007, 08:55 AM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

Just in case you're wondering, the fluid that Jag uses is 30 bucks a bottle!
 
  #11  
Old 05-10-2007, 01:45 PM
RudyF6's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 647
Received 136 Likes on 79 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

You've got to be shittin' me! Damn! A clutch would cost less than a case of ATF! [sm=outcold.gif]
 
  #12  
Old 05-10-2007, 02:16 PM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

LOL...That's the same thing I thought when I saw that crap. I could get new headers for the price of ATF!
 
  #13  
Old 05-10-2007, 02:22 PM
BuckMR2's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 1,921
Received 63 Likes on 39 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

Heres some useful info:-
Very useful info
 
  #14  
Old 05-10-2007, 03:45 PM
RudyF6's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 647
Received 136 Likes on 79 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

[sm=icon_cheers.gif] Thanks, Buck! There's some good reading in there. I've seen the blog before but forgot to bookmark it. I wish I had the time to spend on a car that he does, but too many toys get too little individual attention you know........
 
  #15  
Old 05-10-2007, 05:50 PM
racerx82's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,069
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

I'm waiting for his second post...
 
  #16  
Old 05-10-2007, 06:02 PM
04Xtype's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: America
Posts: 958
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

man, i dont think im goin to be able to afford the fluid, better off just lettin the car f up before the warranty runs out lol.
 
  #17  
Old 05-10-2007, 06:10 PM
racerx82's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,069
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

that's been my motto all along....
 
  #18  
Old 05-11-2007, 12:25 AM
bigdreams05's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,780
Likes: 0
Received 45 Likes on 15 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

That is the best thing you could do! Right before the warranty runs out, it "mysteriously" runs out of fluid...LOL, jus kidding. That's dishonest, but after your warranty runs out, if you want to change the tranny fluid, you can use Mobil ATF 320 which is extremely difficult to find here in the US! A good substitute is http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...goryCode=3291A
 
  #19  
Old 05-11-2007, 04:50 PM
Envy337's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

ORIGINAL: bojangles

I dont know why they are saying FLUSH??? that makes no sense.. it is simple drain and refil.
You want to flush the fluid in the lines & transcooler.

You dont want to mix you new (expensive) fluid with a quart or so of dirty fluid.
 
  #20  
Old 05-11-2007, 09:57 PM
aquill1's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,671
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default RE: First time posting and a first time problem!!

Over time it ends up clean.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BrentGardner
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
28
Today 03:08 AM
X_Type_South_Africa
X-Type ( X400 )
6
12-09-2015 05:37 PM
jdzubas
XK / XKR ( X150 )
12
10-04-2015 09:14 AM
nelsonht
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
2
08-30-2015 06:01 AM
stetson1
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
8
08-27-2015 07:49 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: First time posting and a first time problem!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:09 PM.