Trying to get things ready to change my tranny fluid. I've read several posts but want to make sure. I have seen its a 6mm hex for the fill plug. I'm guessing I need a hand pump?? How do I know when the level is right? Is it like checking a rear differential?

 

I guess you have an XJ8 since you posted in this section, but knowing your year and model for sure will help get you the correct answers. The NA and SC cars have different trannys.

Try putting your model and year in your signature or edit your original post and add that info.
Vector

 

I'm using mobile so maybe that's why but its a 99 xj8 VDP

 

This sheet, taken from the Jaguar XJ8 Technical Specifications document, might help.

Transmission and Differential Fluids.pdf

 

Without draining your torque converter, which you cannot do, it will take a little over 5 qts. With the car level on jack stands or a lift. Fill until ATF drains out the fill hole at about 120 degrees F. That temp is about where it becomes uncomfortable to hold your hand on the bottom of the transmission pan. Move the shift lever slowly through the positions several times with the engine running.

I hope that you haven't fallen for the 'only use Pentosin' mantra. Ford now has formally stated that MERC V meets the LT71141 specification as has several other brands.

All the links you could ever want: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...uestion-78968/

 

And here's one from the JIT:

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 44.24.02.pdf

 

Thanks guys!

 

Anyone know of where to get this Mercon V??? I have not see it at Walmart. Just IV

 

Or what fluid can we use?

 

Basically any fluid that complies with the LT 71141 specs (see fluids sheet again). If you find such declaration on the fluid's bin it's one you can use. Given that you have faith in the quality standards of the manufacturer.

 

MERCON V should be available almost anywhere ATF is sold. Certainly any auto parts stores.

 

Thanks. All my other cars weren't this picky lol

 

i got qts of BILSTEIN for my 99 xjr from roy rogers forgien auto parts for 15.00 a qt. as the bottle is in german ,i don't know what it says. as the zf is german i guess this is what it takes

 

The XJR has a Mercedes transmission, the XJ8 has a ZF. Totally different fluids.

 

Ima go with the Mercon V and do filter and fluid. Mine has 106k and I bet previous owner didnt do it.