NV5600 and 6qts of Amsoil MTF
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NV5600 and 6qts of Amsoil MTF
Is overfilling the nv5600 to 6qts just too much? I tow quite a bit and am worried that this might cause the tranny to get too hot and destroy seals--however I recall reading that some people have been running 6qts in the nv5600 for quite a while and think its a great thing to do. So whats yalls consensus since Im getting ready to put new fluid (the old has 20000on it) in it before I drive home in a month.
Thanks Drew Stuart
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I've run 6 quarts of either one for more than 4 years and have had zero problems.
Started running Redline originally but switched over to Amsoil about 2 years ago. Both are great products.
Jeff
Started running Redline originally but switched over to Amsoil about 2 years ago. Both are great products.
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Thanks for the replies guys--how hard is it to take off the shifter assembly(so I can get the full 6qts in)? Any special tools or knowledge needed? Is there anything in particular to watch out for (I think I remember reading that there was a small part that could fall into your tranny if you werent careful).
Sorry about the extra ?'s, I should have included them in my first post.
Thanks in advance, Drew Stuart
Sorry about the extra ?'s, I should have included them in my first post.
Thanks in advance, Drew Stuart
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you'll have to pull of the cupholder, centerconsole assembly. then there is a bunch of screws holding the large rubber boot assembly down through the floor. then the 4 bolts that hold the shifter in. nothing fancy, mine was a PITA though.
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It's pretty much a no brainer to do. Pop the console out, 4 bolts for the shft tower and dump away. If you have the time, reseal the shift tower when assembling and don't drive the truck for a couple of hours. It just gives the sealer a little time to set up real good and not have to worry about leaks.
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I have a one gallon gear lube pump bottle with a small nozzle at the end of the hose. Makes it easy to get the lube into the tranny.
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...p--648771.aspx
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http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...p--648771.aspx
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I find a hill drive the truck on it sideways and put the extra Qt. in that way.Then theres no chance of buggering up your silicone around the top bolt and its a heck of a lot easier than pulling the boot.Make sure the hill is steep enough.
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I have a one gallon gear lube pump bottle with a small nozzle at the end of the hose. Makes it easy to get the lube into the tranny.
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...p--648771.aspx
MikeyB
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/...p--648771.aspx
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