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BB2DAK
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
14:15:04
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 Subject: Synthetic Grease in 5-Spd Trans
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I want to change my 5-spd transmission grease to synthetic, and was planning to use Mobil-1 75W-90 grease.
I just recently changed the grease in the rear diff. Here I put in ~2 qts of Mobil-1 75W-90, and a tube of friction modifier for the LSD.
I've read that Dodge only recommends their grease for the transmission, of course !
Anyone have any suggestions of what product to use in the 5-spd manual trans ?
2001 Quad Cab SLT+ 4.7L, 5-Spd, 3.55 Lsd
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Ron
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
16:01:54
| RE: Synthetic Grease in 5-Spd Trans
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I have used Mobil Synthetic in every standard tranny I have ever owned. It is great stuff. I have always seen a small gain in mpg right after the change over, too. For my '02 Dak, I'm just waiting for the stuff to come in at the Mobil store. I plan to use it in both diff's and the five speed.
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Ron
Dodge Dakota
12/15/2001
20:49:38
| RE: Synthetic Grease in 5-Spd Trans
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Just be careful of which one you use and where: GL-5 rated for the differentials and GL-4 rated for the transmission. Mobil has both in synthetic. Keep in mind Chrysler and New Venture recommend only PN 4874464 from the dealer in the transmission. I think it's because most gear lubes are GL-5 and the recommended stuff is GL-4. It has to do with the chemicals in the GL-5 erroding the syncros.
This is what I have learned from recent research on the subject. If anyone knows more or different info, please post.
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
12/16/2001
10:50:28
|  RE: Synthetic Grease in 5-Spd Trans
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You might want to look into Redline Synthetic. Bernd is slowly makeing me into a convert. I usualy prefer mobile one or amsoil. I switched my tranny fluid to Rdline Synthetics C+ATF and love it. The transmission shift much better. The place I found with the cheapest price for their product is www.myoilshop.com .
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ItchyRichy
Dodge Dakota
12/17/2001
07:31:32
| RE: Synthetic Grease in 5-Spd Trans
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I have used Redline in 3 previous vehicles and was looking into switching over in my new 02 CC Sport+ 4.7 5-speed (no LSD however). Just to confirm what I should buy:
Redline C+ ATF in the tranny
Redling 75W90 gear oil in the front & rear diff's\
What about the transfer case (p/t 4wd)?
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