Articles

What fluid do I use in my Allison Transmission?

What fluid do I use in my Allison Transmission?

Allison recommends that customers use an Allison Approved TES 295® automatic transmission fluid to extend drain intervals and enhance transmission performance and durability in all operating environments with on-highway products.

Can I use dexron 3 in Allison Transmission?

effective January 1, 2007, general motors no longer licenses deXRon®-iii fluids. deXRon®-Vi shall not be used in allison 500, 600 or 700 series transmissions (at, mt, ht, ht/V/Clt products).

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a Allison take?

Allison 3000 transmissions can hold approximately 29 quarts of fluid; the larger Allison 4000 can hold approximately 48 quarts.

What kind of transmission fluid does a Duramax take?

LB7 Duramax Oil, Fluid, And Filter Specs

Fluid Type: Part #:
Manual Transfer Case Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid ACDelco 10-9240 – Replaced by Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (AC Delco 10-9243)
Front Differential Fluid SAE 80W-90
Rear Differential Fluid SAE 75W-90

How often should Allison transmission fluid be changed?

Allison says the fluid is good for 100,000 miles.

Should I flush my Allison Transmission?

Only flushing the fluid will rid the system of all the old transmission fluid and debris that is caught up in the transmission. Your Allison Transmission will be able to get any job done for many miles by flushing and changing the fluid on a regular basis.

When should Allison transmission fluid be changed?

Recommended fluid/filter change interval for a B500R equipped with 2 inch control module in a transit vocation using a TES 295 or TES 468 fluid is 150,000 miles/240 000 km/6000 hours or 48 months whichever occurs first.

How often should I change my Allison transmission fluid?

What oil should I use in my 2020 Duramax?

We highly recommend Amsoil Heavy Duty 15W-40 full synthetic engine oil for all Duramax diesel applications, or Amsoil Heavy Duty 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil for cold weather operation. Place a suitable container (minimum 10 quarts capacity) beneath the engine oil pan.

How often should I change my oil in my DuraMAX?

If your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends a mileage interval greater than 7500 miles, you will need to change your vehicle’s motor oil using DuraMAX synthetic motor oil at least one time per year and as often as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (or before every 10,000 miles, whichever occurs first).

Is the Allison 4500 RDS service manual recommended?

Conse- quently, Allison Transmission has not undertaken any such broad evaluation. Accord- ingly, ANYONE WHO USES A SERVICE PROCEDURE OR TOOL WHICH IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY ALLISON TRANSMISSION MUST first be thoroughly satisfied that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized by the service methods selected.

What should I do about my Allison Transmission?

Regular fluid and filter maintenance is the simplest thing you can do ensure the performance and durability of your Allison fully automatic transmission.

What’s the difference between Allison 3000 and 4000?

Allison 3000 and 4000 Pr oduct Families transmissions are rugged and designed to provide long, trouble-free service. This handbook will help the operator gain the maximum beneÞts from an Allison transmission-equipped vehicle. INTRODUCTION 7

Why was Allison TES 295 approved for transmission?

Because the specification was developed by people who know Allison best. Allison TES 295® approved fluids provide extended drain intervals and offer thermal and viscosity advantages over conventional petroleum based fluids, as well as other synthetic fluids.