Amsoil Tranny Fluid?

[hotbread597]

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E. I am planning on doing a tranny flush and I was planning on going with the Amsoil Synthetic Tranny Fluid because we could pretty cold temps up here down to -40C. Well actually the last three weeks have been at -30C steady. Anyways just wondering if anyone has run the oil and what the think or if there might be any problems? Anyways any advice would be great thanks?

[svensk]

Works great so far. I flushed my GM fluid out at 140,000 with amsoil ATF and it works great, especially in the cold.

[Z45]

I first used it back in 1980 in a Chevy Custom Van. I currently have it in my 2005 CTS and my 2008 GMC. I also have a 1993 Chevy Lumina 3.1L sedan that has had the Amsoil ATF in it since 1994. I dropped that pan in 2005 and changed out the filter, there was no sediment at all in the pan, nothing. The shop thought I had changed it out before several times as these trans are notorious for problems but it had been in there for about 85,000 miles and never a hiccup with the trans. We did not even change the oem filter back in 94 because it had less than 10,000 miles and was clean inside.

[davzog]

I am also thinking about switching to Amsoil...I was concerned because the new trannys require the new Dexron VI....Amsoil is a "universal" trans fluid. My experience in the past says that anything that is "universal" does a very mediocre job on anything , but does nothing very well....I dunno. Glad to hear the positive responses....still thinking!!!

[stadt11]

I am also thinking about switching to Amsoil...I was concerned because the new trannys require the new Dexron VI....Amsoil is a "universal" trans fluid. My experience in the past says that anything that is "universal" does a very mediocre job on anything , but does nothing very well....I dunno. Glad to hear the positive responses....still thinking!!!

Dave, if you have questions about AMSOIL, contact Black02Silverado (Nick), he'll answer any & all questions you have

[dewfpo]

The latest incarnation of Amsoil's (ATF) meets/exceeds the Dex2,3 & 6 requirements. No worries.

 

DEWFPO

[Wingnut]

I am also thinking about switching to Amsoil...I was concerned because the new trannys require the new Dexron VI....Amsoil is a "universal" trans fluid. My experience in the past says that anything that is "universal" does a very mediocre job on anything , but does nothing very well....I dunno. Glad to hear the positive responses....still thinking!!!

Dave, if you have questions about AMSOIL, contact Black02Silverado (Nick), he'll answer any & all questions you have

 

 

X2

 

Nick's a great guy.

 

Speaking of...I need to give him a holler mahself

[Black02Silverado]

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E. I am planning on doing a tranny flush and I was planning on going with the Amsoil Synthetic Tranny Fluid because we could pretty cold temps up here down to -40C. Well actually the last three weeks have been at -30C steady. Anyways just wondering if anyone has run the oil and what the think or if there might be any problems? Anyways any advice would be great thanks?

 

AMSOIL ATF would work great for the cold weather. AMSOIL ATF offers twice the cold temperature fluidity required by current automatic transmission fluid specifications.

 

As you can see from what is stated above it does great.

 

I have exchanged the fluid in several of my customers vehicles. You can follow these procedures to exchanging your fluid. Works great and is easy to do, not to mention saves on having it done by someone else.

 

If you have any questions just let me know.

[REV353]

Works great in the Tranny, make sure you put Amsoil in your front and rear Diff too

[hotbread597]

Do you need a limited slip additive for the rear end? what Amsoil synthetic oil for the transfer case, mine is the push button 4x4 but not the autotrac 4x4 like the half ton pickups?

[Z45]

Not in a truck. Trucks use a G80 Locking rear differential and require no additional additives. Limited slip differential are normally installed in cars and AWD vehicles.

 

Use ATF in the Transfer Case.

 

Here I copied this from the Amsoil Production Selection Lookup

 

 

2006 GMC TRUCKS SIERRA 2500 HD PICKUP 6.0L 8-cyl Engine Code [u]FILTERSOil Filter:	EAO32	Absolute Efficiency Oil FilterOil Filter:	51042	WIX 51042 Oil FilterAir Filter:	EAA123	Absolute Efficiency Air Filter	 [1]Air Filter:	42487	WIX 42487 Air Filter	 [1]Air Filter:	EAA123	Absolute Efficiency Air Filter	 [2]Air Filter:	42488	WIX 42488 Air Filter	 [2]Air Filter:	PF7050P	INJEN-AMSOIL Air Intake SystemTrans Filter:	58608	WIX 58608 Auto Tran Filter	 [3]Trans Filter:	58847	WIX 58847 Auto Tran Filter 	 [4]Trans Filter:	58904	WIX 58904 Trans Filter	 [5]1. Light Duty Version2. Heavy Duty Version3. 4L80E, Pan Gasket Reusable - Not Included4. 4L60E Deep pan5. 4L60E Shallow panNGK PLUGS & WIRE SETSPlug.................	GPSERIES	TR5GP	Plug.................	IXIRIDIUM	TR5IX	NGK7397Plug.................	PREMIUMPLATINUM	PTR5D-10 * 	Plug.................	PRERIUMIRIDIUM	ITR5F13 ^	Plug.................	VPOWER	TR5	NGK2238Wire Set..........	WIRESET	RC-GMX102	NGK51430	[1]1."Use w/Coils Stamped 19005218 (9.2"" Leads)"TRICO WIPER BLADESBlade Class	Driver	Passenger	RearNEOFORM	T16220		T16220			EXACTFIT	T221		T221			WINTER	T37225		T37225			OKTANE	22 inch		22 inch			LUBRICANTS & FLUIDSEngine OilGrade 1......API*	SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil	SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil	SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor OilAll Temps......5W-30[1]Below -20°F......0W-30Automatic Transmission,4L80-E.....AF6	Synthetic Automatic Transmission FluidAutomatic Transmission,1000.....AF6	Synthetic Automatic Transmission FluidStandard Differential, Front .....GL-5[2]All Temps......75W-90	Severe Gear 75W-90	SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube	Severe Gear 75W-110Standard Differential, Rear .....GL-5[2]All Temps......75W-90	Severe Gear 75W-90	SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube	Severe Gear 75W-110[b]Transfer Case,NVG 261-NP2.....GLS[3]	Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)	Synthetic Automatic Transmission FluidTransfer Case,NVG 149-NP3.....GLS[3]	Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)	Synthetic Automatic Transmission FluidTransfer Case,NVG 263-NP1.....GLS[3]	Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)	Synthetic Automatic Transmission FluidTransfer Case,NVG 246-NP8.....SLF[4]	No AMSOIL Product Recommendation[/b]FluidsPower Steering Fluid.....PS	AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Power Steering FluidBrake Fluid.....HB	Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake FluidClutch Fluid.....HB	Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid1. SAE 5W-30 is preferred.2. Synthetic lubricant, GM part no. 12378261,formulated to meetGM specification 9986115.3. GM recommends Part No. 88861800 (Canada 88861801)or equivalent for manual transmission, transfercase applications.4. GM part no. 12378508 (U.S.), 10953626 (CAN).CHASSIS LUBRICATIONFour-wheel drive11 Fittings,	 0 Plugs..........LB	Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease	Synthetic GHD Heavy-Duty EP Grease	Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI #2Two-wheel drive6 Fittings,	 0 Plugs..........LB	Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease	Synthetic GHD Heavy-Duty EP Grease	Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI #2CAPACITIESEngine, with filter..........6.0 quarts[1]Cooling System, W/ AT Electric Fan Initial Fill..........17.0 quartsAMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant'Cooling System, W/ AT Engine Fan Initial Fill..........16.0 quartsAMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant'Cooling System, W/ MT Engine Fan Initial Fill..........17.0 quartsAMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant'Automatic Transmission, 1000 Initial Fill..........7.4 quartsAutomatic Transmission, 4L80-E Initial Fill..........7.7 quartsAutomatic Transmission, Total Fill5 speed 1000..........13.0 quarts4 speed 4L80-E..........14.0 quartsManual Transmission, NV4500 (TOPC)..........8.0 pintsManual Transmission, ZF S6-650..........13.0 pintsDifferential, with 8.25 ring gear Front..........3.0 pintsDifferential, with 9.25 ring gear Front..........3.7 pintsDifferential, with 10.50 ring gear Rear..........5.5 pintsDifferential, with 11.50 ring gear Rear..........6.3 pintsDifferential, with 8.6 ring gear Rear..........4.2 pintsDifferential, with 9.50 ring gear Rear..........5.5 pintsDifferential, with 9.75 ring gear Rear..........6.0 pintsTransfer Case,NVG 149-NP3..........4.4 pintsTransfer Case,NVG 246-NP8..........4.0 pintsTransfer Case,NVG 261-NP2..........4.0 pintsTransfer Case,NVG 263-NP1..........4.0 pints1. After refill check oil level.TORQUESOil Drain Plug.....18 ft-lbsManual Transmission NV4500Fill Plug.....27 ft-lbsDrain Plug.....27 ft-lbsManual Transmission ZF S6-650Fill Plug.....26 ft-lbsDrain Plug.....26 ft-lbsSERVICE INTERVALAMSOIL Product Recommendation and Drain Interval Guide (g1490)OTHER TOP QUALITY PRODUCTSMothers® Car Care Appearance ProductsBy-Pass Oil FiltersPI Performance Improver Gasoline AdditiveCopyright ©2008 by MOTOR Information Systems, a division of Hearst Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

[dewfpo]

Do you need a limited slip additive for the rear end? what Amsoil synthetic oil for the transfer case, mine is the push button 4x4 but not the autotrac 4x4 like the half ton pickups?

 

No, you do not have a limited slip differential. It is a mechanically locking differential and you do not need to add any additives.

 

DEWFPO

[83trekker]

Do you need a limited slip additive for the rear end? what Amsoil synthetic oil for the transfer case, mine is the push button 4x4 but not the autotrac 4x4 like the half ton pickups?

 

No, you do not have a limited slip differential. It is a mechanically locking differential and you do not need to add any additives.

 

DEWFPO

 

 

 

 

What about amsoil in my Allison or should i just go and get Transynd?

[dewfpo]

Do you need a limited slip additive for the rear end? what Amsoil synthetic oil for the transfer case, mine is the push button 4x4 but not the autotrac 4x4 like the half ton pickups?

 

No, you do not have a limited slip differential. It is a mechanically locking differential and you do not need to add any additives.

 

DEWFPO

 

 

 

 

What about amsoil in my Allison or should i just go and get Transynd?

 

 

If you have an Allison transmission in your truck and you want to use AMSOIL in it then you are buying Transynd.

 

DEWFPO

[Black02Silverado]

AMSOIL's ATF for the transfer case and the Allison Transmission. Elcamino pretty much covered it all in his post.

 

No additive needed but even if it was AMSOIL's gear oil already has it in it. So you would be covered either way.