5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?

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Guys I did a search, however I did not find anything about what type of fluid to use in the 5 speed trannys we have.

The truck is a '97 Dakota 5 speed with the 2.5L engine.

Also what kind of tranny is this? The AX15 (or something like that) or is it the NV?

Thank you for any help.

-John

nuckenfuts
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2002
07:05:54

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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I also need this info for a 98 2.5L4 5 speed. Have no owners manual or repair book. Did a search also and found nada.

John S.
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2002
10:25:37

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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The dealer told me to use 75w90 gear lube- and I swear I have heard that this is not correct.

The NV3500 says to use Mopar fluid- and the AX15 (or whatever it is) says use the 75w90 gear lube-

that info is straight from the '97 Dakota repair manual (the dealer looked these up for me).

I just dont seem to think gar oil is correct in these trannys because, again, I swear I found a post a long time ago saying that the gear lube is bad for these.

Anyone? Thanks.
-John

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7/23/2002
19:40:06

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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The NV 3500 uses 2 quarts of a special fluid only. Can be bought at your dealer. However, they say you never have to change the fluid in a nv-3500

John S.
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2002
21:20:14

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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Well the dealer told me I have the AX15 or whatever, what type of fluid do i use in this tranny?

Dr. D
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7/24/2002
09:34:56

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The best gear lube for that transmission is the series 2000 75w-90 gear oil from AMSOIL.
Contact the AMSOIL Sponsor here for more info.

Just make sure you have the AX-15 and not the Getrag G-360 or the NV-3500 because both of those use synthetic motor oil.

nuckenfuts
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7/24/2002
10:03:38

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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How can u tell?/where is it?

Dr. D
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7/24/2002
19:23:57

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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Where is what?

Michael White
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7/24/2002
22:24:13

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I have a 1987 5 speed, Im not sure but I think it has the AX-15. it takes motor oil.

John S.
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2002
23:52:37

RE: 5 speed tranny- what type of fluid?
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The AX-15 uses 75w90 gear oil according to the dodge dealer.

how do u tell what tranny you have?

intense99dak
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7/25/2002
07:20:19

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I used Redline MTL in my '99 AX-15 transmission and it works great. You can get it from Summit Racing or Jeg's.

Chuck Robbins
'99 IB Dakota Sport

Visit my site at intense99dak.com

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7/25/2002
13:17:18

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75w-90 is correct.

A lot of people ask: 75w-90 or 75w-140 ? Personally I would use the synthetic 75w-90 since synthetic 75w-90 will perform above and beyond the recommended petroleum 75w-90.

I have Freightliner customers driving Class 8 Tractor Trailor Trucks using 75w-90 synthetic gear lube in their difs. Tuff enough for them ... Tuff enough for me.

Steven Roark, Amsoil Dealer, Proud Sponsor of DodgeDakotas.com

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants and Truck Care Products

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7/25/2002
13:17:18

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