Allison Transmission Emergency Vehicle Series User Manual

• TranSynd™ is a full synthetic transmission fluid developed by Allison
Transmission and Castrol Ltd. This fluid meets Allison specifications for
Severe Duty and Extended Drain Intervals. TranSynd™ is fully qualified to
the Allison TES 295 specifications and is available through Allison
distributors and dealerships.
• To be sure a fluid is qualified for use in Allison transmissions check for the
DEXRON
®
-III license numbers on the container or consult the lubricant
manufacturer. Consult your Allison Transmission dealer or distributor before
using other fluid types.
CAUTION: Disregarding minimum fluid temperature limits can result
in transmission malfunction or reduced transmission life.
• When choosing the optimum viscosity grade of fluid, duty cycle, preheat
capabilities, and/or geographical location must be taken into consideration.
The Transmission Fluid Operating Temperature Requirements table lists the
minimum fluid temperatures at which the transmission may be safely
operated without preheating. Preheat with auxiliary heating equipment or by
running the equipment or vehicle with the transmission in neutral for a
minimum of 20 minutes before attempting range operation.
Transmission Fluid Operating Temperature Requirements
SAE Viscosity Grade* or
Fluid Type
Minimum Operating Temperature
Celsius Fahrenheit
MIL-PRF-46167 –32 –25
SAE 0W–20 or TranSynd™ –30 –22
DEXRON
®
-III –25 –13
SAE 10W –20 –4
SAE 15W–40 –15 5
SAE 30W 0 32
SAE 40W 10 50
* SAE “W” designation indicates winter weight based on cold temperature properties.
KEEPING FLUID CLEAN
CAUTION: Containers or fillers that have been used for antifreeze
solution or engine coolant must NEVER be used for transmission fluid.
Antifreeze and coolant solutions contain ethylene glycol which, if put
into the transmission, can cause the clutch plates and some seals to fail.
It is absolutely necessary that transmission fluid be clean. The fluid must be
handled in clean containers to prevent foreign material from entering the
transmission.
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Allison Transmission Emergency Vehicle Series Specifications

General

Brand	Allison Transmission
Model	Emergency Vehicle Series
Category	Microphone system
Language	English