Hey guys, finally I get to post about servicing my JAG. I went ahead and ordered Wild Bills TC kit. I was impressed with all the parts and instructions. He made it real easy.

I leveled the JAG on stands and when I remove the plug, nothing came out. I was disappointed but not surprised based on everyone else's findings to their TC. I still need to drain and refill a few more times but it will be easy now. With 131391 miles on my car, the damage might already be done to my TC. Let's see how long it lasts.

If our TCs are dried or low, where is this fluid going?


Also, this forum is great, along with everyone that helps out to answer questions. It's a great way to learn about our cars.

 

That Alex is one of lifes mysteries. I suspect because they come stock with a cooling scoop is that some of it simply heats up and turns to sludge. Some maybe leaks out over time, the fact that they are not meant to be serviced is the critical point, easily 25% of the people here have had little to no fluid come out. I noticed after changing mine out I got a whine at about 30 mph and down, when it was in 2nd and 1st when slowing, it lasted for a week and went away, good luck.

 

I also had a whine at above 30mph usually when it was cold outside. I need to buy that scoop.

 

I've found a way to tell if your X is half-full on TC fluid. put your car on a steep Decline. (nose-first)
Let it sit there for a bit.
Then start driving. If you start hearing excessive noise, it means the fluid is not full, and is piling at one end of the TC. Maybe just a fluke, but was happening in mine until i had it changed out. When I exit every morning I leave the garage on a steep Decline. Realized it was not doing it when I left from anywhere with a flat surface. 2+2=4 maybe... feel free to elucidate or prove me wrong. I'm curious about this theory

 

Humm...Thats an interesting theory. I had just posted a thread wanting to know how I can check the oil level with out pulling the plug. I aso park on a pretty steep hill, and I have not heard any noise.

 

I have a question, what is Wild Bills TC kit and where can I get one? Plus what kind of fluild do I need to put back in and how much? How can I be sure that I got it all out, if any comes out at all? Thanks guys for your help.

 

wbeau@yahoo.com

Send him an email. His kit has all the instructions you need to complete the project. I have 2 more drain/refills to do on mine.

 

mine too also has the whine in the cold weather. is this post saying that draining and refilling will make this annoying problem go away? and what is the HECK is TC fluid?!

 

TC "fluid" is just heavy oil. It is 75W140 differential oil. Compared to 10W40 engine oil, it is much heavier. But don't use just any 75W140 oil, make sure that it meets Jaguar's specs. Wild Bill recommends Sta Lube Syn-GO (Synthetic Gear Oil). That is what I plan to use.

I'm going to try to do mine today. I started yesterday, but found that I did not have any tool that would fit in the small space where the drain plug is located. The plug is 3/8" female square drive, but you can't reach it with a 3/8" ratchet without an extension - and if your car is automatic, there is not enough room for a 3/8" ratchet with an extension, unless you can find a really short extension. Wild Bill says that his 3/8" universal joint works, but mine was too long. So, last night I bought a 1/4" (F) to 3/8" (M) socket adapter that I think will do the job. I will use that on a 1/4" ratchet, and it should fit perfectly (knock on Bird's Eye maple!).

 

Thanks X2 Jag, sent out the e-mail this morning.