XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) 1997 - 2003

Transmission Dipstick Tool

Old Dec 18, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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XJR 2000 turbo

Came back from vacation and saw a pool of transmission fluid on my flood.
my mechanic says he needs a transmission dipstick tool. How do you check the transmission fluid and how do you replace the fluid and what kind of fluid is needed?

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Cesandman,

I've moved this question from your Intro thread to X308 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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You need a 722.6 dipstick. Ebay has them for $16.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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It's also worth checking out this aftermarket dipstick conversion kit, which was originally discussed in this thread, entitled Transmission DipStick.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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ATF is also benz 5 speed

contact/search this seller -
ajessepoo

on ebay, he has the best price of ATF and I dealt with him a few times, I think we can trust him
 

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by guyslp
It's also worth checking out this aftermarket dipstick conversion kit, which was originally discussed in this thread, entitled Transmission DipStick.
The XJR has a Mercedes transmission and has a dipstick.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ237
The XJR has a Mercedes transmission and has a dipstick.
True, that dipstick is for the ZF transmission in the XJ8.


The XJR has a dipstick tube, but no dipstick! Strange but true. That's were the tool comes in.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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For a dipstick, I use a bicycle brake cable. The hot and cold measurements can be seen in a post from Avos.

For ATF, I use Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc because it was listed in a Mercedes training document for the 722.6 as an approved fluid.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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I'm pretty sure you have a supercharger under your hood, not a turbo, BTW. But we know what you mean.
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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yeah, not a turbo my friend
 
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by plums
For a dipstick, I use a bicycle brake cable. The hot and cold measurements can be seen in a post from Avos.

For ATF, I use Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc because it was listed in a Mercedes training document for the 722.6 as an approved fluid.
Have you any details, I did a search and couldn't find the thread you mention....Thanks, Allan
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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https://mercedessource.com/store/722...inspection-kit
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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View post #1 in the following thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ick-use-52139/

Here is another thread to view:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ipstick-88225/

Dipsticks for 722.6 transmission on Ebay:

Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid Dipstick Tool 722 6 | eBay

Jim Lombardi
 
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