New Venture Gear 3500 Transmission - Lubrication

Lubrication

Lubricants for the NV3500:

• OEM Recommended:
  • Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant (4874464)
  • GM Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (in US 12377916 in Canada 10953465)

• Less expensive alternatives CERTIFIED to meet GM 9985648 and Chrysler MS-9224:
  • AMSOIL Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF)
  • Pennzoil Synchromesh Fluid
  • Royal Purple Synchromax
  • RAVENOL STF Synchromesh Transmission Fluid

Capacity:

• 4.2 pints DRY is stated in the Owners Manual and the Service Manual.
  • When performing a fluid change some of the old oil will not drain out.

NOTE:

• 5W30 engine oil does not contain additives for use in manual transmissions.
• Additives in standard gear and axle lubes will etch the bronze synchronizers and 80W oil will not properly flow into the NV3500 bearings.