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Off Amsoil: APPLICATIONS
Recommended for automotive and light-truck applications that require synchromesh transmission fluid. Applications include manual transmissions and transaxles such as New Venture NV T350, NV 1500, NV 2550, NV 3500, NV 3550, NV 5600, and Tremec T4, T5, T18, T56, T176, TKO500, TKO600, TR 3450 and TR 3550. Replaces MTF-94 fluid for Land Rover, MG, and Mini Cooper. Replaces Honda Genuine MTF fluid for manual transaxles and Texaco MTX fluid. Not for use in engines, hypoid rear axles, limited-slip or wet clutch applications.
Amsoil is also $10.50 per Quart.
Nothing wrong with the dealer stuff I am sure but I have heard tons of good things about RP and Amsoil...........somebody's gotta be the guinea pig
Ok then! Go with the Amsoil. You will need 2 litres of it. Originally Posted by quackaddict
Off Royal Purple website applications guide for Synchromax -Dodge Trucks NV1500, NV3500 & NV5600, 1994 & newer (MS9224 / PN04874464) SynchromaxOff Amsoil: APPLICATIONS
Recommended for automotive and light-truck applications that require synchromesh transmission fluid. Applications include manual transmissions and transaxles such as New Venture NV T350, NV 1500, NV 2550, NV 3500, NV 3550, NV 5600, and Tremec T4, T5, T18, T56, T176, TKO500, TKO600, TR 3450 and TR 3550. Replaces MTF-94 fluid for Land Rover, MG, and Mini Cooper. Replaces Honda Genuine MTF fluid for manual transaxles and Texaco MTX fluid. Not for use in engines, hypoid rear axles, limited-slip or wet clutch applications.
Amsoil is also $10.50 per Quart.
Nothing wrong with the dealer stuff I am sure but I have heard tons of good things about RP and Amsoil...........somebody's gotta be the guinea pig
Sorry, I am just not a firm believer in Royal Purple fluids, thats why I do not reccomend them.
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Sorry, I am just not a firm believer in Royal Purple fluids, thats why I do not reccomend them.
Makes sense, I have heard very good things about the Amsoil as well as far as the Royal Purple I have no experience so I can't comment.Originally Posted by PurplDodge
Ok then! Go with the Amsoil. You will need 2 litres of it. Sorry, I am just not a firm believer in Royal Purple fluids, thats why I do not reccomend them.
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Pennzoil syncrhomesh is everywhere around here...
Be advised you need a 17mm allen for the fill and drain plugs...
And a bad clutch hydro system will affect forward and reverse gears, but the ones with better syncrhos will go in gear easier.. Th first gear syncrho is usually in the worst shape since it is used and abused the most..
Also FWIW I fill mine to 3qts, just my personal preference.
Be advised you need a 17mm allen for the fill and drain plugs...
And a bad clutch hydro system will affect forward and reverse gears, but the ones with better syncrhos will go in gear easier.. Th first gear syncrho is usually in the worst shape since it is used and abused the most..
Also FWIW I fill mine to 3qts, just my personal preference.
Since we hit 36f today and I'm headed for grouse country next weekend I figured today was as good as any to replace the NV3500 fluid. Since there was an AMSOil dealer a few miles away and I couldn't find any Syncromesh on the retail shelves I went with the AMSOil Syncromesh 5w30.
First things first. Find a 17mm behemoth allen wrench. Sears was the only place I was able to find this monster. (I think it would make a good billy club). There was no way I was going to remove the drain plug until I had the refill plug off. That would be a NIGHTMARE! But alas, 17mm doesn't fit my fill plug. Luckily Ace Hardware had a 5/8" that works just fine for the fill plug.
While I was there I picked up 6 feet of 1/2 ID clear tubing, but only needed about 4 and it was still a bit long. Located the liquid thread sealant, grabbed the tarp (drive way is flooded
) and went to work.
The transmission now shifts much better, not perfect, 1st is still a big sluggish after coming to a stop. But 2nd no longer growls at me, 5th no longer wants to hang when coming off the highway. I also no long have a herky jerky thing when letting off the gas when tooling around town.
In a few weeks I'll replace the "flushing" fluid and jack up the back end to see if I can eak out another .1 liters.
But it feels so much better.
First things first. Find a 17mm behemoth allen wrench. Sears was the only place I was able to find this monster. (I think it would make a good billy club). There was no way I was going to remove the drain plug until I had the refill plug off. That would be a NIGHTMARE! But alas, 17mm doesn't fit my fill plug. Luckily Ace Hardware had a 5/8" that works just fine for the fill plug.
While I was there I picked up 6 feet of 1/2 ID clear tubing, but only needed about 4 and it was still a bit long. Located the liquid thread sealant, grabbed the tarp (drive way is flooded
) and went to work. The transmission now shifts much better, not perfect, 1st is still a big sluggish after coming to a stop. But 2nd no longer growls at me, 5th no longer wants to hang when coming off the highway. I also no long have a herky jerky thing when letting off the gas when tooling around town.
In a few weeks I'll replace the "flushing" fluid and jack up the back end to see if I can eak out another .1 liters.
But it feels so much better.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Ven...0_transmission
all the info you need is here! woot
all the info you need is here! woot