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Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants
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TES-295 Approval
Number
Company Product Brand Name
AN-051005 ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company Mobil Delvac Synthetic ATF
AN-011001 Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants TranSynd
AN-031002 BP Autran Syn 295
AN-031003 Cognis Corporation Emgard 2805
AN-031004 International Truck & Engine Company Fleetrite Synthetic ATF
AN-071006 John Deere & Company HD SynTran
* To check the latest Allison approved fluids, go to www.allisontransmission.com . Lubricants listed in order of preference. Do not mix types of oil.
Table 3, Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants
Allison Transmission Lubricant Capacities
Transmission Model
Fill Capacity:
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qt (L)
2100/2200/2500 Series (standard sump) 15 (14)
2100/2200/2500 Series (shallow sump) 13 (12)
3000 Series (4 inch sump) 29 (27)
3000 Series (2 inch sump) 26 (25)
*
Quantities listed are approximate. Add the recommended amount of fluid
as listed under fill capacity. Do not overfill.
Table 4, Allison Transmission Lubricant Capacities
12. Install a new drain plug O-ring, and install the
drain plug. Tighten the drain plug 18 to 24 lbf·ft
(25 to 32 N·m).
13. Fill the transmission with fresh transmission fluid
and check the fluid level. See Table 3 . See
Table 4 for lubricant capacities.
14. Check and adjust the fluid level using the proce-
dures under "Checking the Fluid Level".
Checking the Fluid Level
CAUTION
Operating a transmission with the fluid level
higher or lower than recommended can result in
transmission damage. Do not overfill the transmis-
sion. Overfilling will force fluid out of the case
through the main shaft openings.
Do not mix types and brands of fluid, because of
possible incompatibility. Do not use fluid addi-
tives, friction modifiers, extreme-pressure gear
fluids, or multiviscosity lubricants.
Cold Check
Clean all dirt away from around the end of the fluid
fill tube before removing the dipstick.
CAUTION
Do not allow foreign matter to enter the transmis-
sion. Dirt or foreign matter in the hydraulic system
may cause undue wear of transmission parts,
make valves stick, and clog passages.
After replacing the transmission fluid or changing the
filter(s), it is important to check the fluid level cold to
determine if the transmission has a sufficient amount
of fluid to be safely operated until a hot check can be
performed.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake and chock the rear tires.
3. Run the engine for at least one minute.
4. Shift from DRIVE to NEUTRAL, and then shift to
REVERSE to fill the hydraulic system.
5. Shift to NEUTRAL and allow the engine to idle at
500 to 800 rpm.
6. With the engine running at idle, remove the dip-
stick from the tube, then wipe the dipstick clean.
7. Insert the dipstick into the tube and remove the
dipstick.
8. Check the fluid level reading and repeat the
check procedure to verify the reading.
Transmission
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