How do you replace the transmittion fluid in a 2001 Jaguar Venden Plas?

Answer 1

Changing the trans fluid on the Vanden Plas is extremely easy as the pan is unobstructed by the mufflers or support members! I'm sure all the V8 models are this way.Hooray for Britain! First warm up the engine (not hot, so as not to burn yourself, but enough to allow it to drain it completely from the passages.) Next take out the drain plug and let it all drain out. Remove the bolts, the gasket, filter and o-ring at the tip of the filter tube, which usually gets stuck in the passage in the transmission. Pry it out with something sharp, but careful not to scratch anywhere. Clean out the pan thoroughly and install new filter, gasket and o-ring. When tightening all bolts, start from the middle ones and work your way towards the end ones, this way there is no need to over tighten as it will cause a problem. Refill with exact amount as over or under filling will cause premature wear. Move the shifter through all it's gears including reverse to allow the fluid to fill in all passages, then you will get an accurate reading on the dipstick. It must be checked while the engine is running and on level ground. Trannys are expensive to rebuild especially on high end automobiles, so it is vital to have the proper amount and changed at the right intervals. The engine oil pan is as easy and should also be done at the same time as detergents accumulate on the bottom and form gunk that never drains properly during regular changes. The Jag will be lighter on it's feet after these pans are serviced!