93 rodeo 5 speed manual trans oil type?

[justin123]

does anyone have an idea on what oil to put in my 5 speed transmission on a first generation rodeo?

[mudoilngears]

Motor oil. 5w-30 works.

[Ed Mc.]

does anyone have an idea on what oil to put in my 5 speed transmission on a first generation rodeo?

Straight 30-weight motor oil in temperate climates; in Idaho you'd probably benefit from a multi-vis such as 10W-30 in the winter. It'll shift a bit smoother.

If you're looking for something in a performance flavor, Redline makes good oils. Unless you have a dlr locally, you'll have to order it. Penzoil Synchromesh is usually available at Autozone and other parts stores and is a good alternative. The performance oils have "modifier" additives which enhance shifting action.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=45&pcid=7

http://www.pennzoil.com/other-car-produ ... ion-fluid/

The Redline oil is synthetic and quite a bit more $$$ than the Penzoil product. If you're just looking for an oil change, standard motor oil will definitely do the job.

Don't forget to drain & refill your transfer case as well, it has separate drain/fill plugs. You could run either Dino oil or regular synthetic in the transfer case, the special oils with shift additives provide no benefit in there.

HTH............ed

[justin123]

how much will it take? where are the fill and drain plugs??

[lorenzo816]

get under it and you'll see a fill plug on the side. Top it off while on a flat surface.
don't overtighten it back in there.

[oldestisuzuist]

A word of caution: only Isuzu trannies use motor oil, the 2wd BW T-5 uses ATF. It's important to give relevant vehicle info when asking a question, I don't see here 2 or 4wd was specified. If you put it in your signature it's always there, no one has to ask.

[lorenzo816]

Good point.
5 speed could be 2wd and not that rare for the older models

[justin123]

It's 4x4

[red cube]

I used Mobil1 synthetic 5W-30 in my MUA-5 (91 Trooper). I'm not a believer in synthetic oil in motors, but for a trans where the oil will be in it for a very long time I thought it made sense. It shifts nicely, even smoothly enough to get me home with no clutch (the clutch hose burst) and limped it home in 4-LOW.