What kind of oil and how much does the NV5600 6 speed require?

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

synthetic 75 90 and it takes almost 4 quarts

 

ok, can I use ATF-3 in the transfer case?

 

I think so

Dodge Ram Transfer Case Specifications


Ya know, I used to be dead set against Amsoil - but Ive come to realize that Amsoil is actually cheaper because of somewhat longer drain intervals. Not only that, but Amsoil is 1 stop shopping - they have everything you could ever need for your truck - you dont have to waste time running to 4 different places to find what you need. Theyve got it all. JMO.

 

That is not correct. I put in Redline MTL which is a 70W80 - its too heavy. Caused a slight grind when going into 3 rd gear - I really have no idea how much damage has been done here.

While the NV5600 is not as picky with oil as is the NV-4500 it still requires specific oil and you just cant run anything. You need a GL-5 rated oil and the OEM oil is from Texaco:

Ram NV5600 specs

I recently switched to Amsoil MTF (which BTW is a 5W30 wt), its cleared up the grind, and has preformed flawlessly:

AMSOIL Synthetic Automatic and Manual Transmission Fluid

 

BTW, this is not an emergency and it takes 9 1/2 pints - so buy 5 quarts and you should be good.

 

well all we have used in or trannys is syn 75 90 with no problems but i guess we all have our oppinnions

 

No - my advice is not an opinion its fact - immediately after I put the Redline in I developed a grind on the 3 rd gear synchro. And immediately after I switched to Amsoil the grind was gone. Also a fact is that you need a GL-5 rated oil for the NV-5600.

Now the fact that we live in very different climates, that might have something to do with it.

 

very true that is what the other tranny builder in my shop said to run so we do it might very well be different climates thank you for your input as well dr evil and hope you had a great turkey day

 

Thanks guys. Sorry for posting this in the wrong spot. I'm just trying to get everything together for the trans swap this weekend. I'm gonna try the syn. 75-90.