Jaguar E-Type (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jaguar E-Type (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,4 to 2,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 4000 km and 5000 km, with fluid changes at 16000 km and 20000 km. The data covers 4 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 2,4 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1
E-Type Series 2 4.2 (1968-1971)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1
E-Type Series 1 4.2 (1964-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: EJ, KE 101, KJS 101 4/1
E-Type Series 1 3.8 (1961-1964)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 4000 km
  • Change 16000 km
  • Code: EB 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The 1.4-liter manual transmission fluid capacity applies to the Series 1 3.8, Series 1 4.2, and Series 2 4.2 configurations, representing a service fill volume consistent across both the 3.8-liter and 4.2-liter inline-six variants.
  • The Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 (1971-1975) carries a notably larger manual transmission fluid capacity of 2.4 liters, a full liter more than the inline-six variants, reflecting the greater mechanical scale of the V12 drivetrain.
  • The Series 1 3.8 (1961-1964) specifies a fluid check interval of 4,000 km under normal use conditions, which is shorter than the 5,000 km check interval shared by all later configurations.
  • The Series 1 3.8 also carries a change interval of 16,000 km under normal use, compared to the 20,000 km change interval specified for the Series 1 4.2, Series 2 4.2, and Series 3 V12.
  • The alignment of check and change intervals between the Series 1 4.2 (1964-1968) and Series 2 4.2 (1968-1971) indicates that the transition between series did not alter the manual transmission fluid service schedule for the 4.2-liter engine.
  • All four configurations carry normal use condition designations, meaning the stated check and change intervals apply to standard operating conditions rather than severe or demanding service cycles.
  • The shift from a 16,000 km to a 20,000 km change interval between the Series 1 3.8 and the Series 1 4.2 coincides with the engine displacement increase from 3.8 to 4.2 liters, though both retain the same 1.4-liter transmission fluid capacity.

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