OK. Once and for all.... Has anyone out there changed the automatic tranny fluidthemselves? I read post after post and unless I missed one, there is still no one with definitive word! More importantly, has anyone done it with any fluid other than the $50/qt. JATCO fluid? If so, what did you use? Has anyone had the guts to be firstwith another fluid?

 

Yes, I belive RACERX82 has done it. I belive he used Dexron VI fluid and disconnected the tranny cooler, started the car and drained the fluid that way. Perhaps he will repost???

 

Thanks, I'll check him out. Nice day here in Beantown today. How are things down East?

 

The Jags are very touchy when it comes to their fluid, even using the same weight from another manufacturer. I am a little fearfull to use anything esle, especially when you speak with the parts guy and he out right warns you from using anything else. I would love to hear this and how RacerX faired as well.

 

lol, Yes, i've done it...several times....with several different types of woman....i mean cars....
Wait, what was the question?

 

LOL

Your trans fluid change experiences with fluid/procedure?[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

If you find my post on changing your tranny fluid, you will find that if you're a DIY'er, it's and easy process. Takes about 1 hr (that's with drinking a beer or two).

Use Dexron VI (6) fluid.

Once you flush and change, i wouldn't change it again for another 50K miles.
Unless of course you're speed racer and you drive like theres no tomorrow.

 

I did the fluid change on the jag twice. One at 20K and one at 40. Only because i beat the hell out of my jag, lead foot from hell, and of course all the mods i did to it didn't help my cause as a slow driver.

Dexron VI (6) is a fine new hydraulic fluid. You won't have any issues. I'd be more concerned with the rear diff. So little fluid in that thing...amazing it holds up.....

 

I'm searching, more like going on an archaeological dig - man you have a lot of posts...

So far you have to remove both tranny lines, hold onto them, have someone start the care and wait for the rush of fluid to come to a minimum, then shut the car off. This is to ensure the torque converter drains... Then what, do you just refill from the dipstick?

The rear diff and the tc are on my list once it warms up a little. Has the dex 6 expensive?

 

lol....that's what happens when you drink beer and have good friends here........you tend to drink and post a lot tips and whatnot info....

Dex 6 is inexpensive, to me anyway, but am not sure of the cost now.
Yes, once you completely drain the fluid, as mentioned above, i would add about 4 qts, then drain that again, (to flush the system) then just add the recommend amount. I'm not sure what that is now.....sorry....

The process is that same for any car.....simple, easy and fast!

 

Did you notice and difference in performance with the Dex VI like shift quality and rpm points?

 

No, can't say i did notice anything different...

 

Check this out.. $6.00/qt.


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I think I'm gonna try this this Spring with this stuff, using Racer's method of dumping it out the Transmission Cooler lines, then open theplug on the bottom todrain out any sitting down in the bottom.. Perhaps peform this again after a fill and a short drive..

 

Anything we should do about the filter? While on the trans topic - do they make shift kits for our cars?

 

What filter you talking about?

 

A transmission filter? In the past when ever I drained a transmission, I removed the pad, cleaned the magnet, replaced the filter and new gasket? Do we even have one?

 

No pan, no magnets, no filter..on the JATCO..and no dip stick

You need to get out more and explore your car..

 

Talk about sealed for life huh?

Yeah I have been under it twice, once at the dealer when I purchased it, and a second time to do the hid's and I didn't get back that far.

So I guess the shiftkit is out of the question too! One thing I can tell about this trans that it has a certain way it likes to be driven - nice and easy yet wants to stretch its legs every now and again!

 

Yeah, the shifting cable is pretty fussy to be exactly adjusted..I wouldn't even mess with it..

There is a drain plug on the bottom of the tranny and a big hex (Allen) Screw plug on top just behind the battery where to fill it.

 

So I am assuming once the fluid stops streaming out of the lines, maybe some air might be heard? Seal them back up and start refilling from the location you mentioned?

How do we know the right amount to refill?