What Chevy trucks have Allison Transmission?
“Allison Transmission and GM have a long history of collaboration and innovation. Recently, Allison Transmission announced production of the 6-speed fully automatic transmission, designed for Chevrolet’s Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD medium-duty trucks.”
What year did Chevy use Allison Transmission?
The Allison 1000 has been the standard automatic transmission for the Duramax diesel since its inception in 2001….Allison 1000 Specs.
| Name: | Allison 1000 |
|---|---|
| Production Years: | • First produced in 1999 • Produced for Duramax applications 2001 – present |
Are there problems with 2001-2002 Allison transmissions?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! I’m looking at a 2002 model with about 42k miles. It looks to be in great shape. My mechanic (who owns the same vehicle in an 03) told me that the 01-02 Allison’s are “notorious” for having problems.
Is the Duramax Allison 1000 a manual transmission?
Rather than becoming outdated, the Allison has evolved to match the performance characteristics and demands of the Duramax turbodiesel, which has undergone significant changes itself through the years. Manual transmissions are relatively rare for Duramax powered GMC/Chevrolet pickups, the primary reason being the attractiveness of the Allison 1000.
What kind of oil does an Allison Transmission use?
Gears, bearings, bushings, clutches, thrustwashers and other components benefit from improved viscosity stability and cooler lube oil. TranSynd™ heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid, a remarkable synthetic oil exclusively formulated by Castrol for Allison Automatics, extends Allison transmission oil drain intervals 300%.
What should the temp of an Allison Transmission be?
How hot should your Allison transmission run? If you own a 2001-2004.5 LB7 Duramax your normal operating temperatures will run around 160-180 degrees. These transmissions will warm up when towing or driving in the summer months. 200-225 is very common when the ambient air temp is 80-100 degrees and your transmission is under an increased load.