Chrysler NSG370 transmission
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The Chrysler NSG370 is a six-speed overdrive manual transmission
sourced from Mercedes
. It is Jeep's first six-speed manual transmission and Chrysler
's second after the Dodge Viper
T-56.
The NSG370 does not use standard gear oil
for lubrication. It uses a 10W30 or automatic transmission fluid weight manual transmission fluid. Common synthetic alternatives to the factory Mopar
-branded conventional lubricant are Royal Purple's Synchromax and Red Line Oil
's MTL. The synthetic alternatives often improve shifting performance while decreasing internal wear and noise.
Only a fluid characterized by the MS-9224 specification should be used in order to avoid voiding the factory warranty.
It features a 14mm hex fill plug on the passenger side and a 17mm hex drain plug on the bottom (with a strong magnet for attracting metal flakes).
Gear ratios:
Applications:
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
sourced from Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
. It is Jeep's first six-speed manual transmission and Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
's second after the Dodge Viper
Dodge Viper
The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January...
T-56.
The NSG370 does not use standard gear oil
Gear oil
Gear oil is a motor oil made specifically for transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in automobiles, trucks, and other machinery. It is of a higher viscosity to better protect the gears and usually is associated with a strong sulfur smell. The high viscosity ensures transfer of...
for lubrication. It uses a 10W30 or automatic transmission fluid weight manual transmission fluid. Common synthetic alternatives to the factory Mopar
Mopar
Mopar is the automobile parts and service arm of Chrysler Group LLC. The term was first used by Chrysler in the 1920s and has been in continuous use ever since. Mopar parts are original equipment manufactured parts for Chrysler vehicles...
-branded conventional lubricant are Royal Purple's Synchromax and Red Line Oil
Red Line Oil
Red Line Synthetic Oil Corporation is a company that produces a full range of synthetic lubricants.-History:Red Line was founded in 1979 by Tim Kerrigan and Peter Filice in Benicia, California....
's MTL. The synthetic alternatives often improve shifting performance while decreasing internal wear and noise.
Only a fluid characterized by the MS-9224 specification should be used in order to avoid voiding the factory warranty.
It features a 14mm hex fill plug on the passenger side and a 17mm hex drain plug on the bottom (with a strong magnet for attracting metal flakes).
Gear ratios:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.46 | 2.61 | 1.72 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 4.06 |
Applications:
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