Amsoil just came out with synthetic synchromesh transmission fluid called MTF 5w-30 for the NV5600. http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/mtf.aspx

MikeyB

 

I plan to phone Amsoil tomorrow and order some of the MTF. I am not happy with the way my six speed shifts. Thanks for the heads up on this product.

 

How much fliud does the NV5600 hold? Does transfer case take same fliud and if so how much?

 

The NV5600 holds 4.75 quarts. The transfer case uses ATF+4 and I believe it takes 4 pints.
I'm going to try out the MTF also.

MikeyB

 

Well then dosen't the transfer case take the same fliud?

 

I've ordered some as well. My 6'er is starting to get tough.

 

no, the t-case uses atf.. the trans uses the expensive lube... you could probably run the same i the t-case, but atf is easier to get... when i change my t-case lube, it's getting mobil1 atf in it...

 

I thought the trans also was ATF+4(6 speed).Its the same weight isn't it.Atf is 5 and10w30 is all its is.

 

Hounddog,
The NV5600 uses a special 5w-30 GL-4 type of lube. Now the new G56 6spd uses the ATF+4.

MikeyB

 

I'm about due an oil change in my transmission, don't know if I'll change to the new oil or not. I've been running Amsoil 10 - 30 motor oil since about 25k, I'm nearly at 225k now with no problems at all, shifts fine to me.

 

Pennsoil Syncromesh (also Quakerstate Syncromesh) is the factory Dodge fill.

http://www.pennzoil.com/products/gea...cro_fluid.html

At bottm of the web page is the data sheet. Just click for the specs.

Redline has MTL which meets the requirements for the 5600 also. Cheapest on the web is:
http://www.myoilshop.com/AutoPrds.html


The Transfer Case uses ATF. Either Amsoil ATF or Redline C+ exceed the standard.

 

Ordered the Amsoil this A.M.

 

I have 5 qts of Amsoil MTF on the way. I will post on how the new stuff performs.

MikeyB

 

Big Brown showed up with mine yesterday.Need to get ac looked at and will service trans and transfer then.

 

Put 5 qts. of the Amsoil MTF in yesterday. To be honest, it shifts the same as with the Amsoil 10w-30 motor oil. Put a little over 350 miles on it today with about 24k behind me.

EB