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

[Kellydown]

Is there an acceptable replacement fluid for the 5600 other than what is offered by DC? Is there anything I should avoid?

 

[cumminspwr01]

Redline MTL will work fine for the transmission.

 

[JDixon]

See page 144 of the current issue (#44). I'm planning to use the Pennzoil Synchromesh unless someone can talk me into something else (please try because I would like more input). The article states that is "will likely not easily be found" but I saw it at Autozone the other day.

 

[Hohn]

I switched to Redline MTL and loved the results. Better shifting all around.



I changed the MTL out for the pennzoil synchromesh at the next change because I was too cheap to go redline.



I ended up draining that pennzoil within 200 miles, and replacing it with Redline MTL again. Live and learn. MTL is good stuff.



\Justin

 

[Beast2B]

Interesting note, my buddy picked up some fluid for me at the Chrysler dealership where he works. The Mopar# is correct on the bottles, but the label says NV3500. I hadn't seen anything here about what other transmissions use this lube, just the issue that our 6-speeds have a PARTICULAR fluid.

 

[smittybuilt]

where do you get the redline mtl?

 

[Rman]

I use royal purple synchromesh... . good stuff. Hard to find though.

 

[1empire1]

How much do these transmission's hold?

 

[Straight6Jeff]

I tired the Pennzoil for about 1k, and quickly dumped it. My transmission would shift very hard and was extremely notchy with the pennzoil. I went back to the Mopar stuff and it has been fine since then. I have noticed that every 15-17K it gets a little tempermental. I think it may be time to change the fluid again.



The mopar stuff costs about $7 a quart, and you need about 4. So for about $30 bucks, it is not a huge investment for a fluid you know will work.

 

[Tcolesanti]

Redline MTL has my vote. Shifts great every time. Summit, Jeg's or usually local speed shops carry it.

 

[tgbol]

The NV3500 uses the same oil. I bought my oil from the GMC dealer. They use the NV3500 in 1/2 tons.

 

[Hohn]

www.myoilshop.com is a good source for Redline products.



The transmission specs are at dave fritz's site: www.dodgeram.org



Justin