nv4500 tranny fluid
BOMBARDIER
Joined: May 2008
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From: New Holland Ohio
yeah these thing are super sensitive to the fluid that is run in them, i wouldnt put anything but approved fluid in them...I know its like $20 a quart and takes 10 of em but its cheaper then paying $1000 to get the tranny rebuilt
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Nebraska Panhandle
10 qts? More like 4 1/2. You really like to overfill your tranny huh?
Also I sent an email to both Bluementhals and Standard transmissions as to why exactly the NV4500 takes the special fluid. Probably won't gain much insight over what was already on Quad4x4 but who knows we might.
Also I sent an email to both Bluementhals and Standard transmissions as to why exactly the NV4500 takes the special fluid. Probably won't gain much insight over what was already on Quad4x4 but who knows we might.
Last edited by kazairl; Jul 10, 2009 at 09:30 AM.
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Nebraska Panhandle
When we installed the tranny in my dads truck we laid the tranny on its side and put the fluid in it before we installed it in the truck.
If its in the truck you could take the stick out(<98 style) or take the shift tower (98-04 style) off and fill it through there. It will take a little longer to get the boots off and stuff but it is a heck of a lot easier to fill it up.
If its in the truck you could take the stick out(<98 style) or take the shift tower (98-04 style) off and fill it through there. It will take a little longer to get the boots off and stuff but it is a heck of a lot easier to fill it up.
but i was curious cause i just changed it. Well looks like i'm doing it again.
my bad on the 10 qts thing i was thinking off a slightly bigger tranny i recentyl filled
BOMBARDIER
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From: North of You
More info:
Ram NV4500 Specifications
# Fluid Capacity: 8.5 pints
* Fill level is to the bottom edge of the fill plug hole.
* These are the ONLY lubricants recommended for the NV4500:
o 75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic
o Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant (PN 4637579)
o GM Transmission oil (PN 12346191)
o NOTE: Syntorque is NOT the same as Castrol Syntech.
o Standard Transmission has the oil. 1-800-783-8726
Even though its not on the "approved" oil list - I would probably trust the Amsoil stuff.
Ram NV4500 Specifications
# Fluid Capacity: 8.5 pints
* Fill level is to the bottom edge of the fill plug hole.
* These are the ONLY lubricants recommended for the NV4500:
o 75W-90 Castrol Syntorque Synthetic
o Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant (PN 4637579)
o GM Transmission oil (PN 12346191)
o NOTE: Syntorque is NOT the same as Castrol Syntech.
o Standard Transmission has the oil. 1-800-783-8726
Even though its not on the "approved" oil list - I would probably trust the Amsoil stuff.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; Jul 10, 2009 at 08:23 PM.
