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CThomp
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7/16/2003
11:05:46
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I e-mailed amsoil to find out what fluid I would need for my NV3500 and they said I could use the same oil I choose for the engine. Is this true? I'm going to use 5w-30 for the engine...I always have. Even though some people say 10w-30 for here in S. Florida.
Seems I might need something different.
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Mr.H
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
12:55:07
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I would go with the Mopar fluid. I asked the same question and heard that it's the smoothest and quietest of all the fluids. BUT, the New Ventures website does say you can use 5-30 engine oil, so it's your call. I don't know if anyone's tried AMS in one or not. It may be better than the Mopar stuff. Let us know. I'd sure hate to keep spending $10/qt when there's something cheaper and better.
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xplikt
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7/16/2003
12:57:07
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Red Line is cheaper than 10/qt, and about that with shipping. I like M1, but I like Red Line ever more. A friend and I both ran M1 in the rear. He had grinding problems in his WRX and I just did a gear swap. I like the Red Line a lot more. It's good stuff. Lives up to its name.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out | straight piped 3rd cat | turndown tip
Full Hotchkis and RAS
Shaved emblems and antennae
150BM fan | removed clutch | HD Radiator
R/T wheels on 275/40/17 Dunlop 9000s
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CThomp
*GenIII*
7/16/2003
13:01:23
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So you are running Redline 5w-30 in your tranny right now xplikt?
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
13:05:54
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I use the AMSOIL HDD 5w-30 and have been doing so for almost 200,000 miles in my NV3500.
The transmission feels as if it just came out of the factory and the tailshaft bushing tolerences are still at factory specs.
Dr. D
p.s.
Now if I could just get those clutches to last longer !!
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CThomp
*GenIII*
7/16/2003
13:14:33
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sweet...Thanks Dr. D
Now who has the best prices on Amsoil?
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
14:29:41
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I had nothing but problems with M1, hard shifting and if you werent at a dead stop, reverse to first was impossible, Had fluid level rechecked, it was up to specs and finally had to go back to the mopar stuff. Change done at 20000km. Dealers were adament about using the in house brand, even the shop manual states mopar only. I know what your going to say, thats what they want you to run, but the other fluids have specifications for use, only the tranny says only use mopar only.
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b1llyw
DakotaEnthusiast
7/16/2003
15:28:49
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I've been running Red Line MTL in my '02 for nearly 20,000 miles. Big improvement in shift quality and no problems. It's has a very low sulphur content which is key. I paid $8 a quart from Summit. I'm very happy with it. Sku is 57904
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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CThomp
*GenIII*
7/16/2003
15:34:31
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How many quarts did you need?
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b1llyw
DakotaEnthusiast
7/16/2003
15:35:53
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2 quarts for a 4x4, 3 quarts for a 4x2.
Bill White
2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
1995 CC 4x2, SLT - under construction
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7/16/2003
17:06:02
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CThomp
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dj
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2003
18:05:21
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Seems to me I read somewhere that you can use whatever as long as it has molypolymissa....
whatever the heck it was.....It's in the 00 service manual (in the trans section???)(or maybe MSDII).....I've done mine twice, 'bout every 10k, yea I know some of ya never touch it and never had a problem and some go by the book and.....I get carrried away.....I did use MOPAR...
didn't feel like goin' to the hassle of lookin'.
Just my $0.02. dj
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modain
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
04:22:21
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What is the recommended fluid change interval for this tranny? The maint schedule in the owner's manual says nothing about changing it. The New Venture Gear website says it is lifetime lubrication. I have trouble swallowing *that*. A dealer tried getting me to change it at 12,000 miles, and I didn't bite. I am approaching 24,000 and would like to know if I should look into this in addition to the diff oil change.
I have done a minor amount of towing - about 1,000 miles pulling from 1,500 through 5,500 pounds.
Oh yeah, how many quarts?
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2002 Graphite SLT Plus, 4.7, 5-speed, 3.92LSD, loads o' fun...
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CThomp
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7/17/2003
08:22:40
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modain: If it makes you feel better I have 45K on my '00 4x2 and have never changed my fluid. Never thought about it and never had a problem. My last 5spd was a Nissan 4x4 v6 and I never changed the fluid in the 60K that I ownd it. Never had a problem.
I think I may try the amsoil this time. If I don't end up liking it what the hell. I'll just put the mopar fluid back in.
2 quarts for a 4x4 and 3 quarts for a 4x2.
Why more for a 4x2 than a 4x4? Seems like it would be the opposite.
One more question? How many quarts do I need for the rear differential? I'm gonna change that as well.
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