Fluids and Lubricants
In the engine cooling system use 50 percent water and 50 percent corrosion-inhibiting antifreeze to protect the engine to –34°F (–37°C) year round.
Table 1, Coolant Capacities*
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Coolant Capacities* |
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Engine Make |
Coolant Volume: qt (L) |
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Cummins |
12 (11) |
Table 1, Coolant Capacities*
* The total coolant volume is dependent on the number and location of optional passenger heaters.
Table 2, Approved Coolants
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Approved Coolants |
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Refer to the coolant label on the vehicle or the engine manufacturer’s service literature for approved coolant. Coolant used must be compatible with the engine manufacturer’s coolant specifications.* |
Table 2, Approved Coolants
* For Cummins engine service literature, refer to Cummins Online at . For Detroit™ engine service literature, refer to the Detroit Diesel link on the DTNA TechLit website .
Table 3, Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants*
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Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants* |
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TES-295 Approval Number |
Company |
Product Brand Name |
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AN-051005 |
ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company |
Mobil Delvac Synthetic ATF |
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AN-011001 |
Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants |
TranSynd |
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AN-031002 |
BP |
Autran Syn 295 |
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AN-031003 |
Cognis Corporation |
Emgard 2805 |
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AN-031004 |
International Truck & Engine Company |
Fleetrite Synthetic ATF |
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AN-071006 |
John Deere & Company |
HD SynTran |
Table 3, Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants*
* To check the latest Allison approved fluids, go to . Lubricants listed in order of preference. Do not mix types of oil.
Table 4, Allison Transmission Lubricant Capacities
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Allison Transmission Lubricant Capacities |
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Transmission Model |
Fill Capacity:qt (L)* |
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1000/2000 Series (standard sump) |
14.8 (14) |
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1000/2000 Series (shallow sump) |
12.7 (12) |
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2100/2200/2500 Series (shallow sump) |
13 (12) |
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3000 Series (4 inch) |
29 (27) |
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3000 Series (2 inch) |
26 (25) |
Table 4, Allison Transmission Lubricant Capacities
* Quantities listed are approximate. Add the recommended amount of fluid as listed under fill capacity. Do not overfill.
Table 5, Approved Front Axle Wheel Bearing Lubricant
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Approved Front Axle Wheel Bearing Lubricant |
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Organic SAE 80/90 front axle lubricant. |
Table 5, Approved Front Axle Wheel Bearing Lubricant
Table 6, Approved Driveline Lubricants
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Approved Driveline Lubricants |
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Lubricant and Specification |
Lubricant Brands |
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Universal joint, slip joint, and spline grease must meet ArvinMeritor Specification O–634–B (NLGI Grade No. 2, Lithium 12-Hydroxy Stearate with Molybdenum Disulfide) |
Phillips Petroleum Philube MW–EP2 Grease |
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Exxon 5160 |
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Amalie All Purpose Grease with Moly–L1–2M |
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Shell Super Duty Special FF |
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Marathon Maralube Molycode 529 |
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Shell Moly Poly Grease |
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Kendall L424 Grease |
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Amoco Super Chassis Grease |
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Ford Specification M1C–75B or part number C1AZ 19590 |
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Table 6, Approved Driveline Lubricants
* Fill the power steering reservoir only with approved clean fluid. Do not mix fluid types. Wear eye protection when changing the fluid and filter.
Table 7, Approved Power Steering Fluids
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Approved Power Steering Fluids |
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Fluid Type* |
Approved Fluid* |
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Automatic Transmission Fluid |
Dexron® III or equivalent |
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Dexron® II |
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Table 7, Approved Power Steering Fluids
Table 8, Detroit Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity
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Detroit Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity |
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Differential/Hubs |
Capacity: qt (L) |
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Differential Only |
5.8 (5.5) |
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Differential and Hubs |
7.4 (7.0) |
Table 8, Detroit Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity
Table 9, Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity
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Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity |
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Axle Model |
Capacity: pt (L)* |
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RS-15-120 |
16 (7.6) |
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RS-17-145 |
33.6 (15.9) |
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RS-19-145 |
34.4 (16.3) |
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RS-21-145 |
32 (15.1) |
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RS-23-160 |
42 (19.9) |
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RS-23-165 |
42 (19.9) |
Table 9, Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacity
* Quantities listed are approximate and include 1 pint (0.5 L) for each wheel end and with the drive pinion at 3 degrees.