Jaguar XJS, XJ27 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jaguar XJS and XJ27 (EU) models require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 4 to 7,3 liters. Service intervals occur every 48000 km or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
XJS 4.0 (1995-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4/1
XJS 6.0 V12 (1995-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4/1
XJS 4.0 (1991-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4/1
XJS 6.0 V12 (1991-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,3 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: ZF 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jaguar XJS carries two distinct automatic transmission fluid capacities depending on engine configuration: 4.0-liter variants take 4 liters, while 6.0 V12 variants take 7.3 liters.
  • A 7.3-liter fill volume on the 6.0 V12 is notably large for an automatic transmission service fill, reflecting the greater fluid volume demands of the transmission paired with a twelve-cylinder drivetrain.
  • The 4.0-liter engine variants across both 1991-1994 and 1995-1997 share an identical 4-liter capacity, indicating no change in transmission fluid volume between those two production periods.
  • The 6.0 V12 likewise holds the same 7.3-liter capacity across 1991-1994 and 1995-1997, meaning the transmission fluid volume specification remained unchanged across the full 1991-1997 span for that engine.
  • All four configurations share a uniform service interval of 48,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first, applied under normal use conditions.
  • The 24-month time limit alongside the 48,000 km distance interval means fluid age alone can trigger a service requirement, independent of mileage accumulation.
  • All intervals are specified for normal use conditions, meaning the 48,000 km / 24-month schedule applies to standard operating circumstances rather than demanding or high-stress driving environments.

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