I have a 99 5-speed. Mine started to be difficult to shift from 1st to 2nd
in the cold weather, and as you stated once the truck warms up the problem
goes away.
Mine starting acting up around 20k.
""Will Coughlin"" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F146pqhNPPzQT456UnH00009309@hotmail.com...
> 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
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> 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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