Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) lube for 01.5 NV5600

[6naline01]

I need to change lube in my transmission not sure what to use? Any and all help appreciated and thanks in advance. 6

 

[Sojourner]

You are likely to hear a number of different suggestions on this topic, all of them viable IMO.



I've used the Redline MTL for over 15k miles w/o any noticeable negative differences - I get a 'crunch' on a quick shift into 4th when cold which has been that way since new. Not a problem when warmed up, it can be shifted as fast as I can manage w/o any problems.

 

[Silver_Ram]

I have tried the dealer's fluid (expensive), pennzoil synchromesh, & Royal Purple. I have moved on to Amsoil's Synchromesh 5W-30.



My synchros are going bye-bye & so far I like the Amsoil. (2,600 miles)



With the Royal Purple I did the last 3 changes @ 5,000 mile a piece, because the trans would get hard to shift.

 

[DKroa]

AMSOIL's synchromesh 5w-30 best you can buy. Check out my website www.keystoneoil.com

 

[Supermod56]

Redline MTL

Tom

 

[HBarlow]

You can use any of the above or even banana peels I suppose but the correct fluid that meets Chrysler specs can be purchased at Auto Zone in a yellow plastic quart bottle labeled Pennzoil Synchromesh Transmission Lubricant.



Harvey

 

[Supermod56]

Lot of guys say the Pennzoil doesn't work that great, but I haven't tried it either



Tom

 

[RKraft]

Has anyone tried running the synthetic oils that are used in the 18 wheeler's? I work for Cenex trucking and was thinking of running their 50w synthetic oil for the NV5600 in my truck. Just wondering.



Thanks

Randy