For anyone thinking about changing their transmission fluid and filter.....
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For anyone thinking about changing their transmission fluid and filter.....
I found this excellent how to video that someone made using their 2003 XK8 which has the same transmission that our XJ's have.
Jaguar XK8 Transmission Fluid/Pan Change - YouTube
Take Care,
Mathew
Jaguar XK8 Transmission Fluid/Pan Change - YouTube
Take Care,
Mathew
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Matt,
That video was made by Reverend Sam a member who usually hangs out in the XK8 section, he has made several more useful videos (and posts here) that you can find on his youtube channel. sam1174's Channel - YouTube
That video was made by Reverend Sam a member who usually hangs out in the XK8 section, he has made several more useful videos (and posts here) that you can find on his youtube channel. sam1174's Channel - YouTube
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Transmission fluid scare tactics, or legitimate claim?
I found this excellent how to video that someone made using their 2003 XK8 which has the same transmission that our XJ's have.
Jaguar XK8 Transmission Fluid/Pan Change - YouTube
Take Care,
Mathew
Jaguar XK8 Transmission Fluid/Pan Change - YouTube
Take Care,
Mathew
"The transmission fluid characteristics is calibrated into the transmission software. Same transmission, different oil à different software calibration."
There is a HUGE weight and load difference between the Navigator and the Jag (I have an older Expedition and pull a 3500# boat, so I'm close to 8000# gross weight), so two completely different requirements.
Does this have merit or not (LifeGuard or Jag stuff is $18-30/liter, while the Meron SP is $6-7)? I always use synthetic oil and change it every 5000 miles. If something is better and will make it last longer, or if there is a legitimate reason (other that marketing, profit, or scare tactics), I'll use it even if it is more expensive. But I'm not convinced yet. On the other hand, I only want to have to deal with this once every 60k, and not end up with a big repair/replacement bill.
Thoughts?
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Ignoring the warm tranny fluid refill process?
One additional question:
Rather than doing the whole running the engine to get the tranny fluid to the correct temp thing, someone responding to Reverend Sam's video on youtube said he just drained it cold, and then put exactly the same amount back into the tranny. I guess assuming it is currently at the correct level when it's drained, that would work, but if not, you could still end up low. But could this be a legitimate fluid partial change method between replacing the pan?
Rather than doing the whole running the engine to get the tranny fluid to the correct temp thing, someone responding to Reverend Sam's video on youtube said he just drained it cold, and then put exactly the same amount back into the tranny. I guess assuming it is currently at the correct level when it's drained, that would work, but if not, you could still end up low. But could this be a legitimate fluid partial change method between replacing the pan?
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If that's not the case, anyone have instructions for flushing the transmission?
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When changing the pan/filter, I assume we are not flushing out all the fluid, but just replacing part, and then topping off what was drained out of the pan, etc. Of course, ideally, replacing all in the torque converter wold be best, but since it is "sealed for life" transmission, I'm thinking a partial change every 60k would be sufficient.
If that's not the case, anyone have instructions for flushing the transmission?
If that's not the case, anyone have instructions for flushing the transmission?
Have a look at your ZF supplier here: The CTSC - ZF Parts
for info,supplies and ZF refill method.
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I think you will find the consensus is 60 K miles, in fact ZF have said or after 8 years!
Mine is on about 60k now but the fluid has probably been in there for 10 years.
I am just preparing (and getting myself psyched up) to change pan, filter and fluid.
I don't want to break anything, she has been virtually faultless for 5 years!
Mine is on about 60k now but the fluid has probably been in there for 10 years.
I am just preparing (and getting myself psyched up) to change pan, filter and fluid.
I don't want to break anything, she has been virtually faultless for 5 years!
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