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Old 07-06-2016, 02:49 AM
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Default What's the best alternative for nv4500 oil?

Stock nv4500 243xxx miles just drained it but can't figure out what oil to get. Cant afford to pay $41 a quart from local stealership. Any suggestions?? Also black oil on bottom inside of case.
 
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Old 07-11-2016, 04:08 AM
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They no longer make the Castrol syntorque. I just replaced mine with Mobil Delvac SAE 50wt GL-4. It has made my shifts easier and temps run about the same.
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 12:24 AM
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Thanks but. Already ordered some fluid from quad 4x4should be getting here tomorrow can't wait to try it out I've read good things about it!
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 03:56 AM
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What fluid did you order?
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 04:07 AM
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I believe it's rebottled redline 75w-85 in quads own packaging says it supposed to exceed or meet the specs for the nv4500.
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 10:59 AM
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I use Valvoline synchromesh it's GL-4,GL-5 MTF. I have also tried royal purple but didn't like it.
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 11:03 AM
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Its usually available at NAPA or those other guys .
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 12:08 PM
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Yeah the main thing is to make sure its a GL-4 rated gear oil.
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gh0stman
Yeah the main thing is to make sure its a GL-4 rated gear oil.
Have you ever tried the royal purple stuff? what did you think? its expensive as hell.
 
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Old 07-12-2016, 12:14 PM
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I have for engine oil (in my charger and my old Silverado) and currently running it in my rear axle Royal Purple 75W95 with LSD additive. I haven't had any issues out of it and can feel in my head that the vehicles seem a little happier, but that's just more of a subconscious thing.
 



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