I am currently deployed to Iraq and my girlfriend is having problems with her transmission. It is running the RPM‘s up pretty high and not shifting smothly as a result. This is not happening on every shift but about 3 or 4 times a day throughout the drive to and from work. The shop she took it to says that she needs a new transmission. If they just change out the fluid it will rot the seals and will kill the transmission in a matter of days. This sounds pretty suspect to me because I know I have had cars that are just low on, or had water in the fluid and had similar problems. Can anyone confirm that changing the fluid and filter would actually be bad for a vehicle. Has anyone experienced problems with this car and not needed a new transmission or been in a similar circumstance. Thank you for your time and your responses. Semer Fi
Most vehicles are recommended a transmission service between 80k and 100k, depending on driving conditions. There is a product called Lucas transmission additive, it's about 10 bucks. Add it to the transmission fluid already in the vehicle and take it for a drive. With in 15 minutes, it will be shifting better. Another thing that I see happen alot, is driving in overdrive when in town under 50mph. The overdrive transmission is designed for speeds over 50, but can engage at speeds around 40. This creates slippage in the transmission, requiring a higher rpm to re-engage. Hope this helps, soldier. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Christopher
For the best answers, search on this site shorturl.im/axVTf The X-Types are known for coolant leaks and throwing check engine lights. The X-Type is a fairly reliable car, but it is very expensive to work on (brakes, for example, are about $450 per axle, a water pump will run you $520, the oil pan gasket is $900!). The automatic transmissions are notoriously weak, and the AWD platform is both cramped and inferior in quality to the larger models. If you must have a Jaguar, the 1990-1995 Jaguar XJ6's are some of the most reliable European luxury cars out there. That particular engine is good for 250,000+ miles, though keep in mind that maintenance, as in all Jags, is costly. The 2001-2003 XJ8 is also a good choice, much less in the way of problems, more space, and much easier and cheaper to work on. More reliable as well. My shop works on X-Types. I would never personally recommend purchasing one.
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