NV5600 Fluid Change

[Wiz]

Wanting to change out my transmission fluid, I looked up several of the posts that indicated you can purchase the gl5 from Texaco (1874 MTX Fluid). Calling Texaco, then the distributor, they no longer sell the 1874 in 5 gal containers, only 55 gallon drums now. Went to the local Dodge dealer, and they get $20. 88 per quart, for the Mopar p/n 4874464. Capacity for the 5600 is 9 pints, which comes out to 4 1/2 quarts. Five quarts, over $100. The only thing that helped me over the hump, was $35. 00 in coupons that I had from the dealership.
If anyone comes across the MTX in 5 gallon containers, ya better snatch it up.

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2001 ordered 12/20/99. Arrived 2/9/00 2500 RC, SLT,4X4,ETH,6-speed,4:10 anti-spin,Camper special,cab clearance lights,GPD trailer tow mirrors,sliding rear window,Snow Plow prep, power seat,Line-X'd OTR bed and quarter panels,DeeZee running boards,INTENSE Blue/ agate.

 

[Pete Peterson]

Wiz, there has to be a better way for us to change the fluid in these trannys. Maybe if we all yell loud enough maybe one of these other oil companies will get their oil certified for our 6 speeds!!!! Wonder if Amsoil will step up to the plate???? Pete

 

[DHatfield]

Amsoil does have and oil for the 6-speeds, its the Series 2000 5W30 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine oil, I have used it in mine for the last 5000 miles and it seems to be working okay in it.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, 4" JRE exhaust, BD exhaust brake. 27100 miles and counting as of 1/16/01.

1980 CJ-5, Modified for off-road use, bobbed fenders, 350 TBI, NP435 trans, 4. 56 gears, Dana 300, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 reverse-cut rear axle, ARB air lockers front and rear, 15/35/15 Super Swamper TSL on 10X15 steel rims, Cobra CB, Warn 9000I winch, nerf bars, 1/4" steel rock crawler bumper front and rear, jerri can/spare tire rack, custom roll cage.

 

[Mad Max]

It's about this point I tell DC and NV where they can put their Fluid Spec. I luckily got a pale of 1874... but I'll be dipped in dogsnit if I'll $pay 20. 88/quart for anything short of liquid orgasmo... OR BUY IT IN 55 gallon quantities!

SHA!

Maybe Redline or NEO MTL when my stash runs out.

Ps. Check the distributors for 1874.

Good Luck

Max

 

[willyslover]

Hey Wiz. . If ya quit missing those shifts you wouldn't have to change out the oil to get rid of the junk in the botton. . #ad
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[Sled Puller]

Dang Wiz,
You are too close not to be running Amsoil!

E-mail me and I'll calm yer fears.
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

 

[Wiz]

Heyy... I haven't missed a shift since '69 !, or was it '70??

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2001 ordered 12/20/99. Arrived 2/9/00 2500 RC, SLT,4X4,ETH,6-speed,4:10 anti-spin,Camper special,cab clearance lights,GPD trailer tow mirrors,sliding rear window,Snow Plow prep, power seat,Line-X'd OTR bed and quarter panels,DeeZee running boards,INTENSE Blue/ agate.

 

[Wiz]

Gene,
I wasn't able to respond yo your e-mail addresses. You can e-mail me at;
daw2wiz@aol.com

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2001 ordered 12/20/99. Arrived 2/9/00 2500 RC, SLT,4X4,ETH,6-speed,4:10 anti-spin,Camper special,cab clearance lights,GPD trailer tow mirrors,sliding rear window,Snow Plow prep, power seat,Line-X'd OTR bed and quarter panels,DeeZee running boards,INTENSE Blue/ agate.

 

[HC]

Don't get me wrong, I've got Amsoil in my engine, trans case, and both diffs. But it is rated (not API certified,just "rated") for those applications and DC doesn't spec a special fluid there. So here's my question:
Has anybody got 500,000 miles on an NV-5600 with Amsoil, and still no problems?

(32,000 since June - I'm serious about this question - I bought heavy duty so she would last!)

 

[Sled Puller]

Do you feel safer in your truck because the State of Arizona made you buy a license?

Don't forget, Amsoil warranty has NO mileage limit.
Read the NV 4500 gear lube posts, Amsoil is proving itself over and over again.

If you guys are serious about running your trucks to that kind of mileage, the Amsoil is the only choice. This is the company that based their entire product line on extended drains WITH BETTER wear protection.
Not a gimmick, simple fact since 1972.
Gene

 

[Ralph Edward]

You can get Mobile Synthetic gear oil 75-90W GL-5 from Auto Zone for $6. 99 qt.

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1999 3500,5 spd,3:54,Red,Gear Venders ,Fiberglass Running boards, Bed Liner.

 

[Dane]

The distributor is pulling your leg. I just paid $2. 18 a quart for the Texaco lube and got it from a local distrubitor. They did not have it in stock and had to order it. Find another distrubitor imo...

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Wiz]

dane,
Do you have a phone number for your distributor? At that price, it's worth it, even to pick up the shipping cost.

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2001 ordered 12/20/99. Arrived 2/9/00 2500 RC, SLT,4X4,ETH,6-speed,4:10 anti-spin,Camper special,cab clearance lights,GPD trailer tow mirrors,sliding rear window,Snow Plow prep, power seat,Line-X'd OTR bed and quarter panels,DeeZee running boards,INTENSE Blue/ agate.

 

[Red360]

I used AMSOIL 5W-30 for 12,000 miles and it made my 6-speed shift improperly. It kind'a ground going into third. Went back with MOPAR oil and the problem went away. I paid 12. 95 a quart at the dealer ship.

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2000 24V, 6-speed, Flame Red, Agate leather, 3500 QC, 4X4, SLT+, 4:10's, LSD, AMSOIL Air/Oil filters and all Fluids, 275 RV squirters, S. S. nerf bars, Line-x, Autometer Ultralites Pyro/Boost/Fuel Press gauges, MOPAR tow hooks.

 

[Dane]

Wiz, here ya go -
Monterey County Petroleum (831) 424-2556


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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Wiz]

Thanks Dane,
I'll give them a call in the morning, whenever you guys on the west coast wake up. Probably around noon, eastern

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2001 ordered 12/20/99. Arrived 2/9/00 2500 RC, SLT,4X4,ETH,6-speed,4:10 anti-spin,Camper special,cab clearance lights,GPD trailer tow mirrors,sliding rear window,Snow Plow prep, power seat,Line-X'd OTR bed and quarter panels,DeeZee running boards,INTENSE Blue/ agate.

 

[HC]

You can get Mobile Synthetic gear oil 75-90W GL-5 from Auto Zone for $6. 99 qt.

Ralph,
you have a 5 speed and I don't know what they use, but just so we don't get folks confused, whatever you do don't put gear lube in any NV-5600 6 speed. The six speed uses something that is basically souped-up motor oil; use of gear lube would cause problems in relative short order...

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Another option is to use GM Part #12345349, which I understand is the same specification oil. I use that oil in my Grand Am per the service manual. I got a qt right here on the desk, and it is a SAE 75W, API GL3 rated oil. This stuff is not cheap at the GM dealers either, but is no where near as expensive as the prices you guys are quoting from the DC dealers. When the time comes, I will probably just go straight to Texaco, if I don't have to buy a barrel.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 6184 miles as of 02-10-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[jcbrown]

Texaco part number is MTX 1874. Smallest quantity is 5 gallons. Monterey County Petroleum will NOT ship UPS.

[This message has been edited by jcbrown (edited 02-28-2001). ]