Alternate Method
- Operate the transmission in a Drive (D) range until normal operating temperature, 160 to 200°F (71 to 93°C), is reached.
- Park the vehicle. Shift to Neutral (N) and apply the parking brake. Let the engine run at idle.
- Wipe the dipstick clean and check the fluid level. A safe
operating level is any level within the HOT RUN (upper) band on the
dipstick. See Fig..
Fig. 1, Transmission Dipstick
- If the fluid is not within this range, add or drain fluid
as needed to bring the level to the top of the HOT RUN band. See Table. for approved
transmission lubricants. See Table. for lubricant
capacities.
Table 1, Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants
Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants 1
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/my-allison/customer. Lubricants listed in order of preference. Do not mix types of oil.
Table 1, Approved Allison Transmission Lubricants
Table 2, Automatic Transmission Lubricant Capacities
Automatic Transmission Lubricant Capacities
Model
Refill Capacity 1:
qt (L)
1000, 2000, and 2000 MH
16.0 (15.1)
3000 MH 2 and 4000 MH
17.5 (16.5)
- Quantities listed are approximate. Add the recommended amount of fluid as listed under refill capacity. Do not overfill.
- Some Allison 3000 MH transmissions have a deeper oil sump than other models. These models require 3 additional quarts (2.8 L) of ATF.
Table 2, Automatic Transmission Lubricant Capacities
Note: The fluid must be warm to ensure an accurate check. The fluid level rises as temperature increases.