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Pugsy
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10/27/2006
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 Subject: Manual Tranny - when to change fluid?
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I have a 5-speed manual with the 4.7 V8. Do you need to change the manual transmission fluid often and if so when? I have about 140,000 KM's on the original fluid.
Also, how do you change it? Is it easier then doing an auto tranny fluid change?
Thanks!
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mikemkemike
Dodge Dakota
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10/27/2006
13:48:11
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Dodge recomends it somewhere around 30,000 miles (for my '03 anyway), and use synthetic
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Josh
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10/27/2006
14:10:19
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Your manual transmission has a fill plug and a drain plug. Look around a bit, you'll figure it out. I think they're 10mm socket head, meaning you need a 10mm Allen-type wrench to remove them.
Here's a tip I learned the hard way. Loosen the drain plug first. That way you know you'll be able to replace the fluid after you drain it. If you drain the fluid first, then can't get the fill plug out because it's too tight or the socket flats are rounded, well, you can figure that one out, too.
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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10/27/2006
16:16:59
| RE: Manual Tranny - when to change fluid?
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I think JOSH ment to losen the (FILL PLUG) first.
So many problems .... So little time
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pugsy
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10/27/2006
19:01:24
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Cool...thanks guys. So this is a really simple procedure? Drain and fill? No filters, no gaskets??? How many quarts does it take?
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Josh
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10/28/2006
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Yeah. That's what I meant. Loosen the FILL plug first.
The NV3500 4x2 takes 4.8 pints and the 4x4 takes 4.2 pints.
Fluid specified is "Mopart Manual Transmission Lubricant".
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2006
10:32:08
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Pugsy
Take a look at my website, look under the maintenance section
www.geocities.com/dak2nv/
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2006
10:33:49
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BTW, you need a 17mm hex wrench
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pugsy
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10/28/2006
13:28:17
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Awesome site! Thanks. I don't have a "pump" type device to put the new oil in though.
:-(
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modain
GenIII
10/28/2006
20:24:46
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Buy one at your favorite auto parts retailer. The one I bought was something like 5 or 6 bucks. We're not talking about a lot of money for a cheapo pump you need for the job.
What's your left foot doing?
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2002 Graphite QC SLT Plus, 4.7L, NV3500, Superchips 3715, 3.92 LSD, loads o'fun...
2001 Patriot Blue Durango SLT, 4.7L, 45RFE, Superchips 3715, 3.55 Open (for now)
1999 Forest Green Dakota RC Sport, 2.5L, NV1500, 3.55 Open
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Pugsy
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2006
19:40:42
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Hey Anthony....how did you know what viscosity of fluid to put in? Your site says you used Deisel engin oil - is that right? I went to the dodge dealer today, and all they had was the fluid specific to the NV3500. The bottle doesn't say if it's synthetic or not, nor does it say the viscosity, ie. 5W30. However, it's $15 a quart. I think I might just stick with the OEM oil. But was curious if you're using the right stuff in your tranny or not.
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Anthony
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11/01/2006
19:21:25
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Pugsy,
I got the information straight from New Venture themselves!!! The oil is 5w-30 with low sulphur content. The reason why most of us 5 speed guys run Amsoil diesel oil, it's because the sulphur is low and it will not cause damage to the synchros. I've been running it now for 4.5yrs
I highly recommend trying Amsoil "NEW" Sychromesh 5w-30 tranny oil, it's suppose to be good. Look it up on google.
Don't waste your money buying the dealership's high priced oil!!! If they put the labels on the bottles of the grade of oil and if it is or not synthetic. They wouldn't be asking $15 a quart!! Because they know you would be able to get the same thing for 1/4 of the price.
Anthony
www.geocities.com/dak2nv/
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Pugsy
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2006
11:45:56
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Cool...thanks man. I googled that product and read up on it. Says it will work in the NV3500. Where can you buy Amsoil in Canada?
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Anthony
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11/02/2006
19:27:44
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Where do you live?? I'm in Toronto, I got it at a local performance shop.
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pugsy
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2006
22:49:32
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Cool thanks...I work in TO - I'll check the listings.
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Richard
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11/03/2006
01:44:55
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I have a 1997 RC, 2wd, 3.9, 5-speed (AX-15). Will this manual transmission fluid work? http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RPO%2DRP01512&N=700+4294920362+4294858309+115&autoview=sku
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Alfred
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1/03/2017
23:29:46
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In my 5 speed manual transmission I just asking
how many quartz it takes. can anyone help me ?
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