Can I use deXRon 3 in Allison Transmission?
Customers may continue to choose from a wide variety of allison approved fluids. 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).
What does TES stand for in transmission fluid?
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS TranSynd™ – TranSynd™ is a full synthetic automatic transmission fluids from Allison Transmission Division and Castrol Ltd. TranSynd™ meets new Allison specifications for Severe Duty and Extended Drain Intervals (TES-295).
What is the difference between TES 295 and TES 389?
There are performance and cost differences to consider with these fluids. “TES 389 is more of a mineral-base fluid with shorter drain intervals,” says Jordan. “Option two is the synthetic TES 295, which will have much longer oil drain intervals and less maintenance required by the maintenance shop.”
What kind of fluid does a Allison transmission take?
TES 295® automatic transmission fluid
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.
What are the advantages of Allison TES 295?
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. All Allison TES 295 approved fluids are synthetic based which offer improved viscosity that other fluids can’t offer.
Is there TES 295 approved fluid for Allison Transmission?
In some recent research I came across this (again), I thought I’d share… When seeking a fluid for your Allison transmission that is TES 295 approved do not fall to the claims of some companies that claim that their product is TES 295 approved.
Where can I buy Allison TES 389 fluid?
To purchase an Allison Approved TES 389™ fluid, use the Sales & Service locator to find an Allison Distributor facility in your area. TES 468™ fluids can be used anywhere a TES 295® product is specified. H 40 EP™ and H 50 EP™ products require use of a TES 468™ approved fluid.
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.