NV 5600 transmission oil

[Paulsdodge]

I just called a five star dealer to see if they had any manual transmission oil for my NV 5600 six speed. They have plenty of it at only 10. 50 a quart! I didn't know I was going to have to swing a loan to change the transmission fluid! Does anyone know of a place I can purchase a replacement oil for less money and still meet Chrysler's oil spec. for warranty requirments??? :--) While we are on the subject of oil how about a place where I can buy synthetic gear oil for the Dana 70 sure-grip rear axle?

 

[DEZLPWR]

phumerick,

Not that it matters, but I think you have a Dana 80 in the rear... . What year is your truck?

 

[Paulsdodge]

Truck is 2001 H. O. Cummins with six speed. Love the truck

 

[hcpBILL]

Transmission oil for 6 spd

You can buy the lube from Texaco. It is available only in 5 gallon sizes. Five gallons from Texaco will cost less than one oil change from DC, and you will have enough left over to last a long time.

Do a search for Texaco MTX and you will find lots of information.



No matter how expensive, oil is still cheaper than transmissions, engines, differentials.



Bill



'00 3500 Patriot Blue 2wd ETC DEE

 

[fredflinstone]

6spd transmission fluid

Is the texaco stuff the same as the Chrysler product? Is the Chrysler product made by texaco???

 

[NVR FNSH]

Why are you changing the fluid on a '01 already? Do you that many miles a year?



Brian

 

[hcpBILL]

Texaco lube

My transmission has a warning stickers on both PTO covers, they say the mopar and texaco lubes are the only ones that can be used that will not void the warranty. I don't know for sure if they are the same, my guess is they are.

There are plenty of quality lubricants available, but I would not want to risk losing the warranty coverage by trying something else. If you can afford a 6-speed truck you can afford the correct lube.

Bill

 

[DUNE RACER]

The Dodge bottled oil is made by Texaco, go to a petroleum dealer and order a 5 gallon pail of Texaco MTX fliud-12550. Its the only oil approved and its cheap, I think I paid around $60 for mine and its enough for along time.

 

[HC]

From past posts on this issue:

1) In many areas, you can no longer get the 5 gallon pails.

2) Don't buy more than you can use in about a year or two - additives will settle out.

3) Some report better results with the 5W-30 Amsoil HDD (engine oil), others say "baloney - tried both and the Texaco fluid worked better". If you're under warranty, IMO you'd better stick with Texaco/Mopar.

4) A seach of the Texaco spec sheets shows that the same product is also sold for some GM transmissions. GM's "part" is a dollar or two cheaper, but IMO not worth the risk of dealing with an ignorant dealer who claims you didn't use the right part # because the label said "GM".



Others may feel differently, but I threw in the towel and bought from Dodge after I spent way too much of my time looking for a cheaper alternative and finding roadblocks everywhere I turned.