What kind of transmission fluid do you use on a JAG?
The correct fluid to use is “Type F” or “Type FA”. These are readily available. If you prefer a slightly softer shift you may use “Dexron” transmission fluid with no harmful effects; some Jag owners prefer this.
How often should you change the transmission fluid in a Jaguar?
The major consideration in transmission maintenance is changing the fluid. At minimum the fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles but many Jaguar owners prefer to cut that interval in half. There are two schools of thought on changing your transmission fluid…
When do you change the oil in a Jaguar?
O.k. here’s the reality. Jaguar do not quote for gearbox oil changes anywhere in a service schedule as they say they are sealed for life and never require one. However, the gearbox oil and filter MUST be changed at a maximum of 80,000 miles, ideally 60,000 to ensure the life of the gearbox.
What kind of oil does a Jaguar AJ16 use?
The Jaguar manual shows 5W-50 oil as being satisfactory for the AJ16. There is another important factor to consider in oils (amongst many). Oils’ second-order properties are graded, usually by the American Petroleum Institute’s API nomenclature. Without getting into the chemistry, the later in the alphabet the coding is, the better quality the oil.
The correct fluid to use is “Type F” or “Type FA”. These are readily available. If you prefer a slightly softer shift you may use “Dexron” transmission fluid with no harmful effects; some Jag owners prefer this.
The major consideration in transmission maintenance is changing the fluid. At minimum the fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles but many Jaguar owners prefer to cut that interval in half. There are two schools of thought on changing your transmission fluid…
O.k. here’s the reality. Jaguar do not quote for gearbox oil changes anywhere in a service schedule as they say they are sealed for life and never require one. However, the gearbox oil and filter MUST be changed at a maximum of 80,000 miles, ideally 60,000 to ensure the life of the gearbox.
Which is the correct Trans fluid for an XJ6?
If you have an XJ6 your owner’s manual and the shop manual specify “Type G” trans fluid. That’s where the problem begins; “Type G” is a European designation and may be obsolete by now even in Europe. The correct fluid to use is “Type F” or “Type FA”.