Is deXRon VI compatible with Allison?
Is deXRon VI compatible with Allison?
dnewton3 said: The main concern surrounding the use with DEX VI in Allison applications is that DEX VI has compatibility issues with some of the seal materials formerly used by Allison.
Can you use motor oil in transmission?
Manual transmissions can accept a variety of fluids: regular motor oil, automatic transmission fluid or heavyweight hypoid gear oil.
How many quarts of oil does an Allison transmission take?
Allison 3000 transmissions can hold approximately 29 quarts of fluid; the larger Allison 4000 can hold approximately 48 quarts.
What can you use if you don’t have transmission fluid?
Yes, you can use motor oil instead of automatic transmission fluid.
What kind of fluids are used in Allison transmissions?
Allison Approved Fluids that are synthetic based offer improved viscosity that other fluids can’t offer. Only Allison Approved transmission fluids are formulated for the unique components of an Allison Automatic.
What kind of oil does an Allison marine engine use?
This engine will usually use a lubricating oil of SAE 40. For cooler conditions (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) SAE 30 may be used. Allison Marine M General Information
Who was the transmission fluids engineer at Allison?
I was the former Transmission Fluids Engineer at Allison Transmission from 1990-2009 when I retired. Now, I’m here to help with any questions you might have about Allison transmission fluid recommendations, TranSynd, filtration, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-VI, engine oils, oil analysis, etc. Let me know if you need my help. Welcome to FMCA Thomas!
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.
Allison Approved Fluids that are synthetic based offer improved viscosity that other fluids can’t offer. Only Allison Approved transmission fluids are formulated for the unique components of an Allison Automatic.
I was the former Transmission Fluids Engineer at Allison Transmission from 1990-2009 when I retired. Now, I’m here to help with any questions you might have about Allison transmission fluid recommendations, TranSynd, filtration, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-VI, engine oils, oil analysis, etc. Let me know if you need my help. Welcome to FMCA Thomas!
When to use Castrol transynd 668 for Allison Transmission?
We recommend this service every 30-40 thousand miles to keep your Allison running its best. Allison does not recommend using a machine to filter or flush the transmission. Castrol TranSynd 668 is a premium, full-synthetic automatic transmission fluid specifically formulated for Allison Transmission® on-highway automatic transmissions.
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.
