Hi gang, I just changed my tranny filter and pan gasket, what type of trans fluid can I use to refill? Also, anyone know about how much it will take again? And where to fill it?
It is a 2002 XJR with the Benz transmission,
Thanks!!

 

Wow, 58 views and no one knows?

 

Good morning Donzi.
When I changed mine, I went to the Mercedes dealer and bought the 236.14 specification transmission fluid for mine. There are many other choices, though. I was only able to extract about 5 quarts when I dropped the pan, but I have changed mine twice to get more old fluid replaced. I filled it through the transmission dipstick tube. You need a dipstick, of course, either homemade or, in my case, I bought one from the Mercedes dealer. It should be at the correct temperature to get an accurate measurement.
Hope this helps.

 

Thank you.

 

Here is information and pricing from other posts, also other websites:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...d-58651/page2/
post# 24 "I intentionaly went for the newer 236.14 spec, and then Mobil 134 was the best choice imho".

My comment - Mobil 134 ATF is not available for sale in US -- but Shell 134 ATF is at amazon.com:

Amazon.com: Shell ATF 134 Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid 236.14 236.12 x6 QT (1/2 Case): Automotive

This weblink to another forum member info on changing ATF in his XJR (post# 2):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-fluid-96629/

Here is another one:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...mission-90394/

You might want to click on the Thanks button to give credit to forum member jaguarcraver.

Jim Lombardi

 

Thanks Jim, Very helpful!

 

I guess if all else fails you can go to the Dodge dealer and get the Daimler/Chrysler fluid. The 722.6 gearbox was used in the 300 and other models.

It looks and smells a little different than the Mercedes fluid but it is supposed to be compatible.

bob gauff

 

Thank you motorcarman. That's good to know, especially if there isn't a Mercedes dealer nearby.

 

that is M.Benz 5 speed ATF

Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid 1 Liter Bottle 001 989 68 03 13 Synthetic | eBay

 

for the W5A580/722.6 ... Valvoline Dex/Merc Maxlife from Walmart.

 

Nice price at Walmart per plums - local store sells 1 gallon of Valvoline Dex/Merc Maxlife for $16.97 plus sales tax.

Jim Lombardi

 

5W30?

I hope that was just a typo ... we're talking ATF here.

But yes, it is Valvoline Dex/Merc Maxlife

 

Local Benz dealer has the correct " MB RED" for $20.00 per quart

 

Hi Plums
The search on Walmart brought up the motor oil instead of Transmission Fluid.
I corrected the earlier post:
1 Gallon is $16.97 plus tax for Valvoline MaxLife Dexron / Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid.

The Mercedes Benz 1 liter bottles on Ebay that forum member vincent linked to is $9.99 plus shipping (probably near another $4.00 each for 5 bottle shipment) say a total of $70. versus $100 pus sales tax at the local MB dealership. Still it is only less than $40 different in total cost and you may need the fluid now.

Jim Lombardi

 

to follow up the previous comment, talk to that seller and he usually is willing to give a even better price if you buy a little more like 4+ bottles.I think he works at the dealership or something as he always has ATF for me

just want to clarify I have no connection to the seller ,but just would like to recommend him to the forum after a few purchases from him in the past without problems but I think he is pretty much you can count on