John,
Don't use regular motor oil (synthetic or otherwise) in your NV3500
transmission. I don't know what is called for in your transfer case, but I
can check my manual for you if you like. Per mother Mopar's instructions,
you need to use the special #xxxx (I don;t know the number off the top of my
head.) fluid from Mopar. It runs close to $10 a quart.
If you're so minded to switch, Redline MTL is a good substitute. I'm
getting ready to drain and fill mine now with the MTL, but DON'T USE MOTOR
OIL.
Sounds like your NV3500 has started to see it's better days if it won't go
into second. There are several other people on the list this has happened
to. Personally, I'm on my 4th and final NV3500. If (when) this one goes
bad, something else is going in.
Good-luck,
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: John [mailto:jkp_61@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Transmission Question
In my '96 Dakota Sport 4X4 I have the 5-speed
tranny, the problem is that when she is cold I can't
get her into 2nd gear. Once the truck warms up there
is no problem. My Haynes manual says the tranny oil is
5W30 motor oil, is this the same spec as any of you
have heard? I know engine oil is commonly used in the
newer trannys, it just seems that since the transfer
case uses auto trans fluid, it would have made sense
to use the same in the tranny. Would it be wise to
drain the existing oil and add in semi- or full-
synthetic 5W30 engine oil to help with this problem?
Thanks for any help in this matter, jkp.
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Take Care & Keep On Truckin'~~~~John
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