NV4500 fluid!!
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NV4500 fluid!!
Hey guys, in the process of doing my clutch and kind of dropped the tranny off the floor jack and lost a bunch of tranny fluid all over me and the garage floor. So I figure probably should drain the rest and put some new stuff in. I new this crap was expensive but 32-35 bux a liter at chrysler????? I've looked for Castrol Syn-Torque but can't find it. GM dosn't know what the hell I'm talking about even with the part #12346190 I dug up on line. Anybody have any ideas were to find the Castrol stuff or better prices anywhere around Edmonton?
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When I went to change mine and didn't like the price, even the Chrysler parts guy said there was other stuff cheaper. The only one I found local that states it is approved for the NV4500 is the Amsoil one. I took the side plate off and cleaned mine out real good then filled with the amsoil recommended fluid. What a difference in shifting.
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Try a couple different dealers. I changed mine about two years ago. It was about $21/L from dodge, $25/L from GM. Some guys say GM is cheaper. I found Dodge was.
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Try to find a big dealer ship preferably GMC.... you do have the right part number .that is the Canadian part number I just did a Nv4500 swap last month and got sale price of 7 $ bucks a liter yes 7
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When I went to change mine and didn't like the price, even the Chrysler parts guy said there was other stuff cheaper. The only one I found local that states it is approved for the NV4500 is the Amsoil one. I took the side plate off and cleaned mine out real good then filled with the amsoil recommended fluid. What a difference in shifting.
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I like Redline oil. It's readily available at Mopac & other local speed shops.
It came down in price a few years ago & is now very reasonably priced.
I run Red line MTL in my NV5600 & 75W-140 in my AAM rear axle. It's a "real" synthetic & cheaper than the name brand pseudo synthetics at Cdn tire & Walmart.
Here is a thread on ABdiesels with the same discussion with recommendations:
It includes links to the correct Redline & Amsoil oil to use in the NV4500.
http://abdiesels.com/forum/index.php...=1&#entry11327
..Joe
It came down in price a few years ago & is now very reasonably priced.
I run Red line MTL in my NV5600 & 75W-140 in my AAM rear axle. It's a "real" synthetic & cheaper than the name brand pseudo synthetics at Cdn tire & Walmart.
Here is a thread on ABdiesels with the same discussion with recommendations:
It includes links to the correct Redline & Amsoil oil to use in the NV4500.
http://abdiesels.com/forum/index.php...=1&#entry11327
..Joe
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I put 50,000 or so HArD miles on my red truck with GL-4 Penzoil synthetic 75w-90.
has to be GL-4 rated oil HAS TO BE GL-4 rated oil. Joe the oils that are recommended for the NV5600 are not for the NV4500.
or you can kiss these babies goodbye
has to be GL-4 rated oil HAS TO BE GL-4 rated oil. Joe the oils that are recommended for the NV5600 are not for the NV4500.
or you can kiss these babies goodbye
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I like Redline oil. It's readily available at Mopac & other local speed shops.
It came down in price a few years ago & is now very reasonably priced.
I run Red line MTL in my NV5600 & 75W-140 in my AAM rear axle. It's a "real" synthetic & cheaper than the name brand pseudo synthetics at Cdn tire & Walmart.
Here is a thread on ABdiesels with the same discussion with recommendations:
It includes links to the correct Redline & Amsoil oil to use in the NV4500.
http://abdiesels.com/forum/index.php...=1&#entry11327
..Joe
It came down in price a few years ago & is now very reasonably priced.
I run Red line MTL in my NV5600 & 75W-140 in my AAM rear axle. It's a "real" synthetic & cheaper than the name brand pseudo synthetics at Cdn tire & Walmart.
Here is a thread on ABdiesels with the same discussion with recommendations:
It includes links to the correct Redline & Amsoil oil to use in the NV4500.
http://abdiesels.com/forum/index.php...=1&#entry11327
..Joe
When I changed mt transmission oil to Redline MTL - I immediately got a grind when going into third gear. I switched to Amsoil MTF and the grind went away immediately.
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NV4500 oil .......Dodge dealers (p/n 4874459) and GM dealers (p/n 12346190).........exactly the same Castrol Syntorq LT rebaged for Gm and Chrysler. obviously theres alternates right. make sure you get the right oil alternative. IN a GL-5 oil its the sulfur and phosphorus used in the extreme pressure additive that kills the syncros in the NV4500. thats why it has to be a GL-4 rated synthetic.
12346190 - GM Fully Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid 12346190
Pace Price Qty
$19.24 USD
Detailed Description
1 Quart Container.
Fully Synthetic manual transmission fluid.
Syntorq GL4 rating
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...D&ProdID=40902
12346190 - GM Fully Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid 12346190
Pace Price Qty
$19.24 USD
Detailed Description
1 Quart Container.
Fully Synthetic manual transmission fluid.
Syntorq GL4 rating
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...D&ProdID=40902
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I don't think that Penzoil Synchromesh is correct for the NV4500 but it is correct for the NV5600.
edit: There was another post above mine showing a picture of Penzoil Synchromesh that was deleted!!
edit: There was another post above mine showing a picture of Penzoil Synchromesh that was deleted!!
Last edited by StealthDiesel; 12-01-2009 at 11:04 AM. Reason: added comment.
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I know this is off topic - but Joe I would absolutely NOT run Redline MTL in an NV-5600. Its far too heavy. Its a 70w80 and the spec for the tranny calls for a 5W30 rated oil. I changed to this fluild and while its a good oil - its not suitable for this transmission.
When I changed mt transmission oil to Redline MTL - I immediately got a grind when going into third gear. I switched to Amsoil MTF and the grind went away immediately.
When I changed mt transmission oil to Redline MTL - I immediately got a grind when going into third gear. I switched to Amsoil MTF and the grind went away immediately.
Actually, Redline MTL is the correct viscosity & characteristics for the NV5600.
This is confusing but gear oil and engine oil doesn't use the same numerical rating system. ie. 10W-30 engine oil rating is not the same as 10W-30 rating for gear oil.
If you go the Redline or Amsoil websites & read the fine print you will see that.
eg.. for Redline 70W-80 MTL: "Satisifies the gear oil viscosity requirements of 70W, 75W, 80W, and motor oil viscosities of SAE 30, 10W30, and 5W30"
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=45&pcid=7 There is more info in the "Typical properties" box on that page.
The Amsoil website has similar info. Amsoil is even more confusing since they use both 5W-30 & 75W-90 to describe their manual transmission fluids.
http://www.amsoil.com/a/synthetic-transmission-fluid
Redline MTL also replaces ATF in many manual transmissions. My T-5 5 speed in my 5.0L Mustang calls for ATF but Redline MTL is fine for it.
For the NV4500 in discussion, Redline MT-90 75W-90 is the correct heavier oil & is equivalent to engine oil ratings of approximately 10W-40.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=46&pcid=7 "Satisifies the gear oil viscosity requirements of 75W, 80W and motor oil viscosities of SAE 40, 10W40, and 15W40"
It is confusing & I think my understanding correct but I'm certainly no oil expert... Joe
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