hi all . im planning on changing the transmission oil and filter in my3.6 1987 xjs tomorrow. ive read about removing the dipstick and dropping the sump but having a quick look today it looks as if there is a drain plug. is this rare or was it a standard thing that I just haven't seen mentioned? many thanks

 

If you have a drain plug then that will make the job less messy. Easy to drain the old fluid into a pan.

But you will still need to remove the sump pan to replace the filter.

Mark

 

yes I thought that especially as I intend to flush it through , but I didn't think they had a drain plug? or do some cars?

 

Some did, some did not.

One of mine did, the other 3, incluing the X300, nope.

Yours would possibly be a very early build date.