5 Sp LUBE What's best?

[Rustymule]

I have 97 with a 5 SP. Read in one of the forums about replacing the oil in the transmission every 36,000 or so. Mine is just about due. Dodge replaced the trans (whole thing) at 31,000. What oil should I use (other than the Mopar stuff), about what should it cost, and where is the best place to get it. Thanks for all the help!!

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Rusty Mule 97 3500 5 Speed C/C 68,000miles 25,000# POP-UP HITCH, CAT GUTTED "MULE HAULER"

 

[Champane Flight]

There is much debate about this going on right now. Some say you should go with the Castrol syntorque(the recomended by factory).
Others are running other synthetics in the same catogory. I run Amsoil 75-90 series 2000. I have had no problems.

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop. 72000 as of 3/1/01,not even broke in yet. Old Dodge 126000 miles and running better than new.

 

[Sled Puller]

CF,
You mean we agree on something?
Check this thread out https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002829.html

The Amsoil retails for $9. 20 a qt. Find a Dealer, they will explain your options on getting it at a better price.

Gene

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1997 Cummins Dodge 4x4 Bombed & Amsoiled. Amsoil Premiere Direct Jobber, Member of: NRA Business Alliance, GLTDR, WANTED: Wrecked Dodges.
www.awdist.com

 

[mikepvg]

By far the best to run is Syntorq.
Unfortunately its WAY overpriced.
If you can't set up a business a/c @ a local dealership buy wholesale from Std Trans of Texas plus shipping.
Mike
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94 2500HD 5sp 4. 10LSD 4X4 RWAL w/GearVendor OD, K&N Oval w/ Pre-Filter, Straight Exhaust, Geno's Fumotovalve, AW-Direct Idle Controller, Mag-Hytec Rear, 126K miles. NRA Member. V1.

 

[C Schomer]

Amsoil and LE both say they've fixed the GL5 issues in their syn 75w90 oils so they will work fine in place of GL4. I'm going to switch to one of them this spring.

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, AFC kit, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Straight Thru Cat, 4"From Turbo, Airlift, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, 24CKFS Sunnybrook, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

 

[dieselburner]

Originally posted by mikepvg:
By far the best to run is Syntorq.
Unfortunately its WAY overpriced.
If you can't set up a business a/c @ a local dealership buy wholesale from Std Trans of Texas plus shipping.
Mike
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Just got mine delivered today from Standard Transmission out of Texas.
Steve

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1998 2500 Quad Cab, 12V, 5spd, 4x4, HD Transfer Case, 370HP Diamond B Injectors, #4 TST, 16cm2 Housing, AFC Spring Kit, BD Governor Spring Kit and other governor modifications, Walker Muffler, 285/75-16 BFG AT's, Stainless Steel Tube Steps, Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch, Leather, CD, LSD Dana 80 Rear, 60 Front, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer, ATS Exhaust Manifold, Psychotty Air Induction, BD Exhaust Brake, Enterprise Engine Delivery Valves

 

[RamThatStroker]

Anybody have a web address or phone number to contact Std Trans in Texas.

Joe

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95 2500 4x4 5-Speed,4. 10gears, Luverne Headache rack, Xenon headlights, Yokahama Geolander AT+ 285\75\16

 

[Rustymule]

RamthatStroker, there is an artical in the current issue (31) on page 23 about Standard Trans. On page 24 their address is given as 1000 N. E. 29th St, Fort Worth, Tx76106 (800) 783-8726. http://www.standardtransmission.com

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Rusty Mule 97 3500 5 Speed C/C 68,000miles 25,000# POP-UP HITCH, CAT GUTTED "MULE HAULER"

 

[C Schomer]

Lubrication Engineers in Tx. I started using their 15w40(4. 62/qt) last year and my reports are very good. The DCI+(7. 5cents/gal-cost to treat) fuel treatment is excellent too. They're high quality and high priced products. They're also a bit of a pain to get(they don't sell small quantities)but I don't have to leave the house to get their stuff either. I buy either direct or thru a local rep. Craig

 

[redram]

Recommend Royal Purple MaxGear 75W90

Have 100,000 + on the 75W90 in my 96 3500 with 120,000. Shifted smoother than the Syntorq when replaced. Also used RP products in my 89 with the Getrag which is still running strong at 300,000 on the original trans.

Available at some Napa's or check www.wynerlec.com or 888-382-6300
Should retail for 7. 95 -8. 95 a quart.

 

[C Schomer]

Redram, the first time I talked to Oilguard they said RP was super stuff. They said better than Amsoil. The 2k75w90 is doing great in my Dana 80! I've read the racers like it. Craig

 

[Matt42]

Quote... .
Amsoil and LE both say they've fixed the GL5 issues in their syn 75w90 oils so they will work fine in place of GL4. I'm going to switch to one of them this spring.
Unquote...

Ah, forgive my ignorance (see No. of posts). Who is LE? Reminds me of the time I tried to find a quart of Syntorq for a Ch**y on a Sunday morning in Henderson, Nevada...

1996 D-2500 4wd, 5 sp, 32K miles (!!)

 

[Sled Puller]

I did not know Amsoil's GL-5 was broke in the first place!!
Who comes up with this stuff??

LE is Lubrication Engineers, a small company that specializes in Industrial/Commercial oils. Very Good products.
Gene

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1997 Cummins Dodge 4x4 Bombed & Amsoiled. Amsoil Premiere Direct Jobber, Member of: NRA Business Alliance, GLTDR, WANTED: Wrecked Dodges.
www.awdist.com

 

[Champane Flight]

Gene,Have been a dealer since 95(when myself and the Ox got together). Love it,cut me I bleed Amzoil. I think Gene and I have something else in common. Could it be our choice in trucks?I think almost the same as you Gene,just look at things from different angles.

Amzoilman,signed me up,shortly after my first TDR. This was BC(before computer).

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop. 72000 as of 3/1/01,not even broke in yet. Old Dodge 126000 miles and running better than new.

 

[redram]

redram

Originally posted by redram:

Available at some Napa's or check www.synerlec.com or 888-382-6300
Should retail for 7. 95 -8. 95 a quart. [/B]

website is www.synerlec.com

oops.

Thanks Craig for the positive comments.


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[Champane Flight]

RTS, I'm just 60 miles down the road from you and in about 4 years will be living in La Garita. Drop me an e-mail,I'll hook you up.
randr@rmi.net

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop. 72000 as of 3/1/01,not even broke in yet. Old Dodge 126000 miles and running better than new.

 

[C Schomer]

Talked to Royal Purple. They say Maxgear 75w90 is GL5 and not only exceeds any grade under it but is meant to replace any grade under it and is not corrosive. $6. 50/qt in 12qt/case at Madcap in Denver. I'm due for a 'change' anyway. The 2k75w90 has been supurb - this might be better - time to find out! I'm certainly not impressed with the nearly black Castol stuff with only 32k on it! BTW, I found them at royalpurple.com. I found online stores and local distributors. Craig



[This message has been edited by C Schomer (edited 03-28-2001). ]

 

[RamThatStroker]

Champane Flight,

You said your a dealer of Amsoil. . how far are you away from Trinidad,CO. I may be interested in trying Amsoil before I buy the Castrol stuff. Let me know...

Thanks,
Joe

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95 2500 4x4 5-Speed,4. 10gears, Luverne Headache rack, Xenon headlights, Yokahama Geolander AT+ 285\75\16

 

[mikepvg]

I wouldn't discount the condition of Castrol or any other lube that the unit was broken in with. JMO, but all lubes would exhibit heavy contaminates from the break in process.
Shoot... NVG probably puts dirt in it from the start to sell you more units! #ad


Lets get some new owner to drain their transmission oil as soon as they drive it off the lot & replace it w/ their lube of choice.
Then you might have an interesting comparision #ad
Any takers?
Mike
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[Sled Puller]

WHAT? NVG puts dirt in from the get go?

I'm writin a letter.