The NV-3500 comes w/a factory fill of the Mopar Synthetic lube. They don't
reccommend that it needs to be changed for the life of the
truck(yeah,right-like that's the right thing to do). I have the same
problems you do, and more. The cold shifting thing definitely happens to
mine.If you find anything out, please post.
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/NV-3500HD5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
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From: Chris Dicamillo <chris-dicamillo@home.com>
Subject: Re: DML: NV3500 Problems!!!!!!! - 1st gear
Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 16:39:28 -0600
Does the NV3500 come from the factory with synthetic fluid? I'm
thinking about changing the oil in it even though it only has 10K miles
on it. I have a "notchy" feeling in right now and would like it to
shift smooth again. When it gets colder here, below 32 deg, it grinds
shifting from 1st to 2nd about three times till I guess it gets warmed
up on my way to work in the mornings.. It's already starting to give
feedback like it's going to grind now... and it's only around 55 deg in
the mornings. Do you think the syncros need replaced or would you try
changing the oil to Redline MTL?
Dealer said they can't duplicate it. I left it there overnight twice
back in February when it was constantly below 30F in the mornings. I
think they just ignored it the first couple of times and noticed that it
went away after it warms up. I'm hesitant on changing the oil because
if it doesn't help, I don't want them to say I voided the warranty on it
because I didn't use the "made-of-gold" mopar stuff they charge an arm
and leg for. $125 for them to change the trans oil isn't worth it to me
if it isn't going to fix it. BTW, it feels notchy in almost every gear
except shifting 4th to 5th.
Sorry this was so long,
Chris
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