Hello everyone! Love My new old X Type. The aftermarket Alternator is working fine so far. Had Plugs and Coil Packs replaced, (plugs that were in her were the original Jaguar Plugs from 2001 or 2002). She is running like a swiss watch, no codes or check engine lights. A delight to drive after My BMW Z4. I would like to know if it would be wise to change the ATF, she just turned 98,000 miles, and if so what fluids should I use. Also, should the Transfer Case fluids be changed, and again, replaced with what? I want to really thank You Guys. I went from nearly throwing in the towel to becoming more than pleased with this Jaguar, even though My $2300 Jag has become My $3900 Jag, I couldn't be Happier. Thanks Again, Mike.

 

Mike, the transfer case uses 75W-140 full synthetic oil. You should put 600 ml of fluid into the transfer case for a full fill. With that being said, take a look here on the site. You will find that replacing the transfer case fluid is a fun job (said sarcastically). It isn't bad depending on how you do it, but it is not a straight forward, drain from the bottom, install plug, fill from the top. No, you have to fill through the drain plug. Yes, I typed that correctly. When you read the posts, it will all start to make sense. The other thing that you may find shocking is that you are going to pull the plug on the transfer case and no fluid is going to come out. You won't be the first and probably not the last. Toss in the new fluid and go from there.

Probably a good thing to do the rear differential at the same time as it takes the same 75W-140 full synthetic oil. It just happens to use 1.3L of fluid. So, 2 bottles will get the job done for both. The hardest part of the rear diff is that you have to suck the fluid out. So, you wlil need to plan on spending the $15 or so on a suction pump to get the old fluid out.

As for the tranny, yes, do the fluid change. With that being said, you can't drain it all out, then refill. I would say half (if not more) of the fluid will be trapped inside the tranny when you do a drain and fill. So, most people do 2-3 flushes with say 10+miles being driven between changes. The spec on the fluid is WSS-M2C9 22-A1. It would appear that a Mercon V fluid will work. It is a full synthetic fluid. The big thing is to make sure that the bottle says it meets the spec stated. This is where some looking her on the site will give you some ideas of what others have used with good luck.

 

Thanks Chris; Sounds like Jobs for the Dealer.

 

Mike, if you take the transfer case to the dealership, plan on a $1000 bill. They are going to unbolt the transfer case from the car and fill it that way. Many, many hours of labor to do that. If you talk with a local indy, they may do the tilt method. But, stll looking at 2 hours of labor (so, $200 plus fluids). The rear diff is easy, just need to get the suction pump. The transmission is easy, just need to pay attention to the fill procedure. Easy to do, just need a little bit of knowledge of what you are jumping into.

 

Glad to hear that you're getting her sorted out Mike

Chris is always a wealth of info! and Dell (Gailey) could write an extensive book on all things X-Type.

takes some pics of yours and post them when you can.

Happy Halloween!

Chad

 

Thanks Chad!! I can have the 3rd member and transmission done, but at 98,000 should I just leave the Transfer case alone? Don't know how My Guy can tilt the Car to accomplish the task.

 

Thanks Chris. My Guy can do everything except tilting the Car. I may just pass on the Transfer case. I will be selling her as soon as the Border to the Philippines opens so probably will only get $1500 or $1800, so don't want to spend a ton since I'm already in to her about $4000, Mike

 

Mike, tilting the car is pretty easy. If you look on the under side of the car, you can see the jacking pads. If you go just behind the front jacking point by 2 feet (0.6 meter), you can jack the car from the support there and it will lift the car evenly up on to 2 wheels. From there, you can jack the car such that the underside of the car (where the jack is) needs to be lifted up to 24" off of the ground. This puts the car at enough of an angle that you can put in the full 600 ml of fluid. Look here, there are lots of write ups on the specifics. In short, jack up the front, pull the plug to the transfer case, put car back down on all 4 tires, lift from the side to get the side up 24", refill with the correct fluid, put in drain plug, lower car. Not difficult really. Probably the hardest part is getting the drain plug out, but that is simple enough with using a 3/8" socket wrench. Do not add a socket, the square on the wrench fits into the end of the drain plug. Spins out from there.

 

Thanks Chris. I thought I saw somewhere to replace the Drain Plug with a New one. Is that Correct?