What is TES 295 transmission fluid?
What is TES 295 transmission fluid?
Kendall SHP 295 is a full synthetic, heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid that offers excellent friction durability to ensure smooth shifting, outstanding low-temperature properties for year-round use and easy shifting in cold weather, as well as rust and corrosion protection.
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 does TES stand for in transmission fluid?
FULL SYNTHETIC HEAVY DUTY (TES-295® & TES-389®) TRANSMISSION FLUID.
What oil goes in a Allison Transmission?
Allison Transmission TES 295® Approved Fluids are approved for use in Allison 1000 Series™, 2000 Series™, 3000 Series™, 4000 Series™ and H 40/50 EP™ on-highway products. Allison recommends that customers using TES 295® Approved Fluid consider Allison’s newest fluid spec, TES 668™, for their next service.
Can you mix transmission fluids?
Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF? Yes. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.
How much fluid can Allison 1000?
When changing the fluid and spin-on filter* in an Allison 1000 equipped vehicle with a shallow pan you will need approximately 8 quarts of transmission fluid while changing the spin-on filter and fluid. An Allison 1000 with a deep pan will require approximately 10 quarts of fluid for a spin-on filter and fluid change.
Is TranSynd compatible with dexron VI?
Registered. gr8shot said: Dex 6 is 100% backward compatible with all tranny fluids.
How many quarts of fluid does a Allison 1000 take?
How often should Allison transmission fluid be changed?
Allison highly recommends using TES 295 synthetic fluids. The typical fluid change interval for a motorhome equipped with a 3000 or 4000 series Allison transmission filled with TES 295 is 300,000 miles or 48 months; for a coach using non-TES 295 fluids, the interval is 25,000 miles or 12 months.
Is it bad to mix ATF fluids?
What happens if you put the wrong transmission fluid in your transmission?
Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.
How much power can a Allison 1000 handle?
Allison 1000, Six-Speed (‘07.5-’10) By the time the LMM-powered GMs hit the market, aftermarket tuning of the TCM had progressed enough to where the Allison could withstand 430 to 450-rwhp for extended periods of time—and 500-rwhp on occasion.
How to determine if a fluid is TEs 295 approved?
The statements infer that these products “are designed to meet”, “are equivalent to”, “meet or exceed”, etc. When determining whether or not a fluid is TES 295 approved, look and/or ask for one of two things:
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.
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 the AMSOIL Torque Drive TES 295 approved?
Amsoil is NOT TES-295, it is not quite a clone either, yet very very close. Amsoil says themselves that is was Reverse engineered from trans-synd. I think amsoil torque drive is a good fluid and will be fine but it is still NOT approved by Allison TES-295 standards. Just to make it clear. Click to expand…