Jaguar E-Type (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jaguar E-Type (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 9 liters. Service intervals include checks every 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
E-Type Series 3 V12 (1971-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Code: type 12
E-Type Series 2 4.2 (1968-1971)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Code: 3/1
E-Type Series 1 4.2 (1964-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jaguar E-Type (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity holds at 9 liters across all three series covered in the 1964-1975 range, spanning the Series 1 4.2, Series 2 4.2, and Series 3 V12 configurations.
  • A 9-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity is a relatively high figure, consistent with the full-system volume found in older torque converter-based automatic gearboxes of that era, where fluid serves both hydraulic and lubricating functions throughout a larger internal circuit.
  • The Series 3 V12 (1971-1975) specification carries a dry fill designation for its 9-liter capacity. A dry fill value represents the total fluid volume required when the transmission is completely empty, such as after a full rebuild or overhaul, rather than a routine drain-and-refill service.
  • The Series 1 4.2 (1964-1968) and Series 2 4.2 (1968-1971) rows list no dry fill qualifier alongside their 9-liter figures, while the Series 3 V12 explicitly labels the same volume as a dry fill, indicating a difference in how the capacity is characterized between the inline-six and V12 variants.
  • A 10,000 km service check interval appears in the Series 3 V12 (1971-1975) specification. No equivalent interval figure is listed for the Series 1 or Series 2 rows, making the V12 the only configuration in the range with a defined inspection interval tied to automatic transmission fluid.
  • All three series apply their capacity and interval figures under normal use conditions, meaning the specifications reflect standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as towing or extreme temperature exposure.

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