Company Begins Using Fluid for Factory Fill

February 22, 2002 - Allison Transmission has announced that it has extended drain intervals for TranSynd™ synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF). The company, which made the move in January, has also begun using the fluid as “factory fill” for its AT, MT, HT, MD HD, B and MH Series transmissions.

The success move of  TranSynd™ in more than three years of extensive field testing prompted the move, according to company officials.

“In rigorous field studies TranSynd™ has shown remarkable performance in a broad range of applications,” according Mitch Murray, manager of Tactical Marketing at Allison. “This proven performance, combined with Allison’s use of TranSynd™ as “factory fill” for our World Transmission (WT) products, is enabling us to confidently extend drain intervals to these dramatic levels.”

Allison has set the new drain intervals for TranSynd™ in most WT models at 75,000 miles for Severe Duty applications and 150,000 miles for General Duty application. Previously the fluid was rated for 50,000 Severe Duty and 100,000 for General Duty*.

As part of the drain interval extension, Allison has also begun using high-performance “Gold Series” oil filters on all its WT products. The Gold Series filters offer increased filtration capacity that also plays a key role in extending TranSynd™ drain intervals by up to 50 percent.

Introduced to the marketplace in June 1999, TranSynd™ dramatically extends oil drain intervals for Allison automatic transmissions. TranSynd™ is a co-branded ATF exclusively formulated by Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants, Inc. for use in heavy-duty Allison Automatic Transmissions.

“Today’s transmissions operate at higher temperatures and in far more demanding conditions than in the past,” says Murray. “TranSynd™ offers significantly longer oil drain intervals compared with other automatic transmission fluids. In addition, the product reduces fleet costs related to maintenance, labor, filter replacement and oil disposal.”

Engineered for Allison Transmission by Castrol, TranSynd™ dramatically extends drain intervals, lowers maintenance costs and increases overall fleet productivity. The product is especially well suited for use in severe-duty applications. While TranSynd™ brings value to all fleets, it is especially beneficial for use in large fleets having many Severe-Duty vehicles that need a long lasting, proven ATF solution.

Because TranSynd™ functions within wider operating temperature ranges, it is ideal for use year-round in all climates. TranSynd™ also is much more resistant to thermal breakdown than other fluids. This ensures superior protection of transmission components and extended fluid and transmission life.

TranSynd™ is bringing a whole new level of functionality and performance to heavy-duty applications, one that is enabling the industries served by medium- and heavy-duty automatic transmissions to operate more efficiently, productively, and for significantly less cost.

TranSynd™ has been tested and approved by Allison Transmission to the Allison TES-295 Transmission Fluid Specification for Severe Duty and Extended Drain Intervals. The product also meets the General Motors DEXRON III specification and has been licensed by General Motors to carry the DEXRON III trademark.

Allison Transmission is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and seller of medium- and heavy-duty automatic transmissions for trucks, buses, off-road and military vehicles and RVs.

* For specific drain interval recommendations contact your Allison distributor / dealer.