Freelander Jatco Auto Gearbox fluid level check - 2.0 TD4 / 2.5 KV6 Automatic JF506E Transmission
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2021
- How to check the level of your gearbox fluid on your Jatco JF506E Gearbox. This automatic gearbox is fitted to many vehicles, but I'm checking today on my 2.5l Freelander 1.
Take your car for a quick short drive, half a mile at most to warm the fluid up slightly. The gearbox shouldn't be too hot to touch. The fluid needs to be between 35 and 45 degrees. There are ways of checking this using the pins on the multiplug.
One of the pins is a temp sensor, but this is not a 100% foolproof way:
You are looking for resistance values in the region of: 2.0kΩ and 1.0kΩ roughly, with an ambient temp of 21 degrees. Pins 7 & 8 are the fluid temp sensor pins on the multiplug that you can find next to the gearbox. This is the same plug that has all the solenoid pins for diagnosing failing solenoids.
Other Vehicles this may apply to:
Rover 75 Auto.
MG ZT Auto.
Freelander TD4 Auto.
Oil / ATF (UK)
www.ravenol-direct.uk/ravenol...
I am not a mechanic. I do not pretend to be one. The video is uploaded to guide you through, but please take your own precautions and if you're unsure, refer to RAVE as this will have all the correct info. Everything I've done here is based from RAVE.
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My 2002 Freelander stopped moving forward today. It’s only going in reverse. Waiting for the tow truck to arrive. Later I’ll test the atf and fill if it needs to.
Yo - Handy video, and well produced, I'm going to start dropping this into landyzone forum threads about the autobox.
Hi Steve, nice video & Kv6. When I had a KV6 when I did this, I used to attempt to ensure the auto gearbox fluid temperature was between 35 and 45 by the following ways. I once tried placing one of this thermometers with a skinny line wire and tip (it’s designed to measure temperature in food and liquids I think). I used to feed that line down in to the fluid pan until the small plastic tip makes contact with the fluid then precisely tells you the temperature - though once I was trying to pull it out and was pretty difficult due to coming in contact with solenoids and other components. Another way I tried was with a laser handheld temperature thermometer. I’d simply shoot a beam in through the level filler plug hole, if you look straight above from the top you can try aim the beam as close as possible to where the fluid is. These methods aren’t endorsed by anyone nor are they mentioned in RAVe, just a creative attempt at getting the temperature right. Btw I have a spare working Jatco gearbox and KV6 engine if anyone’s interested. Cheers from Australia
Two things to add;
1. To simplify the process of getting the 'full' level right, I pulled the drain plug while cold and carefully measured what came out, then started the engine, adding (measured) fluid until the sump just began to drip. Go through all the gears, let it get full warm, then top up again. Do the math and you've got a cold sump/shortcut method of changing/level testing your ATF. 113,000 miles on my original box so far, even though a dealer filled it with plain Dexron III at 50k- I caught it within 500 miles thankfully.
2. Many of these will develop a buzzing, even when at proper level. I'm told this is due to a chronic fault with the fluid pickup/filter developing a crack, allowing it to starve. Somewhere between 1 and 2 extra pints of fluid eliminates the noise, and improves operation- again without problems in my experience. Cheers!
Interesting Floyd.
I checked my level and I got like 2 liters.
I take the Freelander for s short ride and I started listening a noise coming from the transmission. So I take back the extra oil into the Transmission and the noise stopped. This may sound familiar with what you mentioned above.?
Muchas gracias amigo
Hi Steve, could you please share a link to this manual you're holding in your hand? I searched through all the internet and couldn;t find anything looking like that. Thanks - it's a great video.
What could be the possible causes of low transmission fluid. If I suspect transmission fluid is leaking from the exhaust, what could it be? thx.
Hello, thanks for the information. I have a TD4 sport, 110,000 miles and It has been suggested the Drive Solenoid may be faulty as the car does not pull in that gear. The car is in the Caribbean and I have also been told that it may need an oil change or a heavier oil to cope with the tropical temperatures. Any thoughts or ideas?
I'd suggest against the recommended oil. LR test all their vehicles in various environments. At most, a more frequent oil change may be the solution long term. But definitely have that fault looked into by a professional.
Which gear to select when checking the level?
Hello; I have a rover 75 CDTI 2 liters, year 2005 and I want to drain the automatic gearbox which is the same as the Land Rover Freelander JATCO JF 506 E ... I bought the Oil from Rimmers Bross in England
Can you give me the procedure of this emptying if you have it please
I am in France thank you very much
where did you download the information from please
What about Rover 45 KV6 same or?
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Goodnight my bro right now I am working on one with no spark no injector pulse change crank sensor and Cam sensor still no spark or injector pulse so am asking for help don't if ecu or immobilizer thanks much
Good morning
I'd highly recommend you jump into the KV6 owners group on Facebook.
There is a wealth of knowledge there and some genuine Rover / MG enthusiasts who'll be able to help you with your issue. Sadly, I don't have the answer.
Regards, Steve
@@LandRoverSteve ok cool but o don't have face book acc
www.mg-rover.org/forums/
I'd highly suggest this then - they seem very active still, with many forum sections which I'm sure you'll find the answer in.
Good information but no need for music it’s also far to loud !!
Note taken for next video :)
@@LandRoverSteve
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Music vol too high
My appoligies, I did try to keep it low. Will keep this in mind next time.