Jaguar XJS, XJ27 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jaguar XJS and XJ27 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12000 km or 6 months and changes every 48000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 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 1,4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: Getrag 5/1
XJS 4.0 (1991-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: Getrag 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jaguar XJS 4.0 manual transmission holds 1.4 liters of fluid, a figure that reflects a service fill level rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill capacity.
  • Both the 1991-1994 and 1995-1997 XJS 4.0 configurations share an identical 1.4-liter capacity, with no variation between the two model year spans.
  • The check interval for manual transmission fluid is set at 12,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The change interval extends to 48,000 km or 24 months under the same normal use condition, meaning the fluid is checked four times before a full drain and refill is due.
  • The time-based check interval of 6 months applies alongside the distance figure, so low-mileage operation does not extend the period between inspections beyond half a year.
  • The 24-month change interval on a calendar basis means that regardless of distance accumulated, fluid replacement is due within two years under normal use conditions.

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