What makes Allison Transmission the best in the world?

At Allison Transmission, quality isn’t just a goal. It’s a promise—a promise to engineer the highest quality transmissions in the world. But this promise doesn’t end after the transmissions are sold. Allison ensures that our high quality transmissions endure with Allison Approved transmission fluids.

When did GM stop using the Allison Transmission?

GM sold Allison Transmission in 2007, although Duramax powered pickups continue to use their transmissions. Moderate changes have occurred to the transmission throughout the years however the platform itself has, for all intents and purposes, remained the same since 2001.

How does the Allison Transmission work for Duramax?

The Allison’s external filter eliminates the need to frequently service the internal filter and greatly reduces maintenance time/cost. It also relies on adaptive technology which integrates the transmission with the engine control module to continuously monitor driver input and calculate ideal shift strategies for the particular driving conditions.

Why does the Allison transmission lock in 3rd gear?

This is a safety feature built into the Allison’s programming which locks the transmission in 3rd gear if rapid or excessive slippage is detected. The concept is to protect the owner from being stranded as the result of serious transmissions problems, as the system identifies the slippage as abnormal and possibly a sign of severe problems.

Is the Allison 1000 a manual or automatic transmission?

General Motors was the first of the “Big 3” to phase out a manual transmission option for their diesel – the ZF 6 speed was last offered for the 2006 model year. Modern automatic transmissions, such as the Allison 1000, are far superior to manual transmissions in almost every category.

What kind of fluid does an Allison Transmission use?

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861952, in Canada 88861953). See the Allison Transmission® Operator’s Manual for correct transmission fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Are there any issues with the Allison 5 speed?

COMMON ISSUE FIX WITH THE ALLISON 5 SPEED TCM. CHECK THE WIRING TO THE TCM FIRST. THE PINS ARE PRONE TO FALLING OUT OF THE LOCK AND BACKING OUT OF THE CONNECTOR. CHECK THIS FIRST BEFORE REPLACING ALLISON 1000 CONTROLLER. Loading…

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.

Are there transmission problems in Allison school buses?

We had some interface problems a while back, corrosion in the main interface plug on the side of the trans. Apparently the body manufacturer left the transmissions w/ plg uncovered exposed to the elements before installing them in the bus. There was also a recall on the nss switch, check the color of the switch, I believe it should be light brown.

Can a workhorse Allison 5 speed transmission be repaired?

( Jonathon, 08/03/2020 ) Our services pertain to only one specific failure with that TCM so it would not be something we repair. If you purchased our TCM, yours would not be eligible for the core refund. If you can find another 01-04 Workhorse with the Allison transmission, you could plug that TCM in to see if the issues go away or stay.

What kind of transmission does an Allison have?

It has a Cummins ISB 170 3.9L diesel motor and an Allison 1000 transmission. The TCM number is W0005263. Will this computer work for my application or do you have one that will? We do not have the software to use for your engine combination. I would recommend going to an Allison Dealer for this particular vehicle.

Is there a refundable core charge for Allison 5 speed transmission?

If you pay the refundable core charge your order will shipped without delay. Overdrive shift point is lowered from ~55mph down to ~48mph. This TCM will be programmed to your specific vehicle. Plug and play, no relearn required.

What are the advantages of Allison approved fluids?

Allison Approved synthetic 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.

What kind of transmission does a llison motorhome use?

By CAROL F. MAXWELL & E.S. GURDJIAN, F76350 llison introduced its World Transmission to the motorhome marketplace several years ago. The MD version used in motorhomes was followed by the HD version, which is used in conjunction with engines having horsepower ratings in excess of 300, primarily heavier bus conversions.

What is the oil sensor on Allison World transmission?

It has an oil sensor option to detect transmission oil level, a feature that is now supplied automatically with the shallow oil pan option. The transmission can detect malfunctions and protects itself by illuminating a dash-mounted “DO NOT SHIFT” warning light.

What kind of shift selector do I need for Allison?

As expected, a sophisticated transmission needs an equally sophisticated shift selector. Allison supplies either a touch pad or lever- type shift selector. Most motorhomes with the MD-3060 transmission have the touch pads so we will focus on that type.

Do you need an Allison Transmission for a Type C motorhome?

Our propulsion solutions deliver more power and control to the wheels while optimizing engine power. Whatever your travel plans, there’s an Allison to help you reach your destination. *Class 6-8 Type C Motorhomes require Truck RV Series. FuelSense® 2.0

When did the Allison 6 speed transmission come out?

We are unaware of the 6-speed Allison transmission before the 2007 model year. Recently Banks installed the cat-back version of their single-exhaust system on our rig, at 50K+ miles.

Is the Allison 4L85E a good transaxle?

The 4L85Es can withstand a lot of power and are overall a good trans proven through many years. If I remember correctly about torque managment. TM has little to do with pulling power, mostly for the transmission shifting and smoothness.

What kind of pulling power does an Allison 8.1L have?

TM has little to do with pulling power, mostly for the transmission shifting and smoothness. In defense of the 8.1L, it is a decent long life engine that gave reasonable pulling power for Suburbans and pickups in the gasser class. Mine had the famous CSK and oil consumption even though it was pampered from the beginning.