NV5600 fluid capacity

[Wayne M.]

It’s been a while since I dropped the fluid in my 5600. I can’t recall at all how much it takes. I haven’t filled by the shift tower before, so the folks who do (or did and remember) who much fluid should I order?

 

[Tuesdak]

Do you have any trans coolers or filter kits installed?

Since you are pulling the shift tower out you should replace the "slop" bushing.

https://core-shifters.com/products/...ot-ball-cup-bushing-99-05-dodge-ram-2500-3500

 

[NIsaacs]

Standard fill, no coolers, is 1 gallon.

 

[Wayne M.]

Thanks guys! I was searching for that link.

 

[AH64ID]

Standard fill, no coolers, is 1 gallon.

My 05 called for a little more than that at 4.75 quarts.

With my FAST coolers I think I had 8-9 quarts in it.

 

[NIsaacs]

My 05 called for a little more than that at 4.75 quarts.

With my FAST coolers I think I had 8-9 quarts in it.

I think that is what is called for but it wont fit. Mine holds 1 gallon. I think the book assumes a level transmission on the floor, in the truck it hangs down a bit so the plug is a little off. I never overfill.

 

[KATOOM]

FYI the 5600 suffered from bearing lubrication issues and actually prefers to be overfilled, especially the early ones. If I remember right from years ago, I think one quart overfill was the general consensus.

Not that its the same transmission but my 4500 has Fastcoolers and I have upwards of 7 quarts in it and it runs no hotter than 200* even while towing heavy.

 

[Wayne M.]

The Core bushing is on its way, and now I’m rounding up enough syncromesh fluid. Seems that each chain store only has 1-2 on the shelf.
I was very close to getting a short throw hurst shifter kit from core, but there’s SO MANY other things I have to focus on right now.

 

[Tuesdak]

Use the bushing first and see if you want a new shifter after that.

 

[Regcabguy]

Like the G-56's can you elevate one of the front corners of the truck and pour another qt in their or do you have to use the shift tower?