Re: 5-spd man fluid change and clutch adjustment

From: Andre Mauboussin (andrem@cyberramp.net)
Date: Thu Dec 31 1998 - 11:03:36 EST


What a coincidence! I just had the lube changed in my NV3500 yesterday. I have
54K miles on my 95 and I used the Mopar fluid. There is a noticeable improvement
in shifting. Much easier and smoother engagement. I recall from previous posts
that anyone who has tried to use any other lube (to include synthetics) has had
major transmission problem soon afterwords. Does anyone know if there is a
free-play adustment on the clutch? I know its hydraulic, but I don't know if
there is any way to change the free-play. Thanks in advance and HAPPY NEW YEAR
EVERYONE!!!

Andre Mauboussin
95 14.7@93.5mph

Rader wrote:

> > The NVx500 family manuals require synthetic lube, donīt they? Have you
> > maybe tried Redline synthetics instead of the Valvoline specīd fluid?
> > Someone earlier on the list had said heīd done that.
>
> I'd sure like to hear more about alternatives to the Mopar part #
> NVx500 lube, since it's a mighty pricey oil (didn't Sam P. pay $15/quart
> a couple of years ago?). Even though there's no factory recommended
> change interval, I wouldn't mind changing it out at some point.
>
> I'm not all that willing to ignore the factory on this one, unless there's
> a lot of positive track record for an alternative fluid.
>
> Ron



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