Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) NV 5600 fluid capacities

[ROGER/DODGER]

Can some one out there please clue me in to the amount of fluids a 6 spd will hold, and what size is the allen wrench for the transmission fill. 17 mm. ?

Is it supposed to be filled up to the filler hole or just below ?

 

[mikel]

I bought 6 qts, and had a little left over but I don't remember if it was 1 or 2 that were left. When I filled mine I filed it until oil ran out the fill plug, right or wrong. 17mm is correct for the fill plug.



Mike

 

[HeberRam]

The fluid capasity for the NV5600 is 9. 5 pints if the truck is perfectly level.



Steve

 

[KcoleKennyc]

Recently installed a new NV 5600 in my 98. 5 3500 and with truck sitting level on stands, I could only get in 1 gallon. After a few miles I decided I had better check the level again and it was full up to the plug. There was a very small amount left in the gallon jug. What's up?

 

[Whitmore]

It musta had some residule oil left in it, I would get it warmed up and change it again if it were mine.



cheers, kevin

 

[B9Mile]

Some info here:



http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/transmission/nv5600_spec.html

 

[ROGER/DODGER]

Thanks Again

Just wanted tothank all of you helped answered my question. This group is the best.

 

[MikeR]

As far as the 17mm fill plug... if you go to a place that carrys VW parts, you can get a 17mm allen socket, because that's what old bugs used for the oil pan plug.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I sucked mine dry with a suction pump, then when I refilled it the nose of the truck was sitting about 2" lower than the rear and 4 quarts filled it to slightly overflowing. . .



Vaughn