allison trans. fluid

[wap18]

HI,does any one run syn. trans. fluid in there allison.what are the pros and cons of changing to syn. fluids.what is the best brands and will it void my warrenty.

[dewfpo]

Welcome wap18,

 

Many, many folks run synthetic atf in their Allisons. I highly recommend it.

 

There are basically 2 types of synthetics that you can run in the Allison.

 

1) Synthetic versions of DEXIII such as M1 ATF, Amsoil, etc........

 

and even much better ....

 

2) Allison approved Synthetics such as their own Transynd, QuatrSyn, etc.... that meet Allison's tough TES-295 spec. These 295 spec fluids are more expensive then the synthetic DEXIII equivalents.

 

DEWFPO

[wap18]

Welcome wap18,

 

Many, many folks run synthetic atf in their Allisons.  I highly recommend it.

 

There are basically 2 types of synthetics that you can run in the Allison. 

 

1) Synthetic versions of DEXIII such as M1 ATF, Amsoil, etc........

 

and even much better ....

 

2) Allison approved Synthetics such as their own Transynd, QuatrSyn, etc.... that meet Allison's tough TES-295 spec. These 295 spec fluids are more expensive then the synthetic DEXIII equivalents.

 

DEWFPO

 

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thanks for the info.which one do you use.

[dewfpo]

Transynd

 

DEWFPO

[ABQFirefighter]

The Amsoil does meet the Allison TES-295 specs. That's what I use.

[superbee]

Amsoil is very popular...

[wap18]

if I run the amsoil will it void my warranty.

[dewfpo]

No, it will not void your warranty.

 

DEWFPO

[duramaxHD]

I run TranSynd.

 

The Ally's personal favorite is QuatraSynd and TranSynd.

[KICK]

Allsion recommends Transynd. Have 1000 vehciles in our fleet using it.

 

when we were running dexron we were having all kinds of problems in out Allsions, due to excessive heat from the retarder going into the oil and just cuasing it to break down. Running thee Transsynd has cleared up the problems.

 

you can buy it at an Allsion dealer( detroit diesel)

 

I doubt Amsoil will be any better than Transynd, which is a Castrol product. we get it by the barrel at my job. Good stuff.

[Black02Silverado]

Here is AMSOIL's Torque-Drive synthetic transmission fluid for the Allison.

 

Torque-Drive

 

"Product Applications

AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ is recommended as a direct replacement for TranSynd® Synthetic ATF in heavy duty, on and off highway automatic transmissions manufactured by Allison,® General Motors,® Ford,® Voith® and ZF® or wherever the standards TES-295, C-4, Dexron® III, Mercon®, TE-ML 14C or Voith G-1363 are specified"

 

It is $36.75 a gallon retail and $25.75 a gallon wholesale as a preferred customer.