Recommended
for use in applications specifying Allison® TES-295 or C4, DEXRON® III, MERCON®,
Voith G-1363, ZF® TE-ML 14C.
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Package sizes include: |
Product Code |
1-Quart Bottle |
ATDQT |
1-Quart Bottles (case of 12) |
ATD01 |
1-Gallon Bottle |
ATD1G |
1-Gallon Bottle (case of 4) |
ATD04 |
2.5-Gallon Bottle |
ATDTP |
2.5-Gallon Bottles (case of 2) |
ATD05 |
30-Gallon Drum |
ATD30 |
55-Gallon Drum |
ATD55 |
Product Description
Engineered to eliminate the deficiencies common to all conventional, petroleum
ATFs, AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ provides superior performance and protection
against thermal and oxidative degradation, sludge and varnish formation,
viscosity shear down, cold temperature oil thickening, poor friction stability,
high component wear and shortened oil life. Automatic transmission operating
expenses can be directly linked to transmission fluid quality. Poor quality oils
need frequent changes and they reduce the effective service life of
transmissions. Delivering the ultimate in oxidation resistance, wear control and
friction performance, AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ extends lubricant life up to
six times* and provides protection beyond that possible from conventional ATFs.
Vehicles stay on the road longer, unnecessary labor and maintenance costs are
reduced, and the return on costly transmission investments is maximized.
Immediate financial benefits are realized upon the installation of AMSOIL
Torque-Drive™.
* Depending on duty cycle, local conditions, oil analysis and/or OEM
recommendations.
THERMAL AND OXIDATIVE STABILITY
Hot weather and operating conditions are no excuse for poor transmission
reliability. By delivering a slower than normal oxidation rate, AMSOIL
Torque-Drive™ prevents sludge that blocks small valves, prevents varnish
that restricts component movement and reduces oil thickening that slows down
shift times. AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ lasts longer than conventional ATFs,
protects better than conventional ATFs and extends transmission life beyond that
possible with conventional ATFs.
SHEAR STABLE
Conventional automatic transmission fluids use petroleum oils with viscosity
index (VI) improvers added to increase the oil’s operational temperature range.
Over time, VI improvers shear down, promoting premature wear by leaving only a
thin base oil to protect vital transmission components. AMSOIL Torque-Drive™
does not contain VI improvers, which means no VI improver shear down regardless
of the operating environment. The unmatched film strength of AMSOIL
Torque-Drive™ prevents wear, significantly increasing the transmission
service life.
FRICTION DURABILITY
Oxidation by-products destroy the sensitive friction characteristics of
transmission fluids, resulting in the rapid degradation of shift quality. The
thermal and oxidative stability inherent in AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ assures
consistent, smooth clutch engagement with no harsh shifting throughout the life
of the fluid. AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ maintains proper coefficients of
friction, prevents clutch glazing and prevents elongated shift times.
EXTREME TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Transmissions operate in temperature extremes. In hot temperatures, the
synthetic construction of AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ virtually eliminates oil
evaporation and delivers a better lubricating film than conventional oils for
better overall protection of vital components. Oil consumption is reduced and
transmissions require less maintenance.
In cold temperatures, AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ easily flows, as it does not
contain the wax found in conventional ATFs. Cold temperature fluidity allows for
the proper operation of small, delicate, electronically controlled solenoids
that affect gear changes. Unlike conventional ATFs, transmissions using
AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ have quick response times during cold operations and
can be used immediately upon start-up.
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AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is based on the same type of chemistry as TransSynd®. This fine Infra-red (IR) scan, revealing a chemical "picture" of both products, shows no measurable differences. |
Product Applications
AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ is recommended as a direct replacement for TranSynd®
Synthetic ATF in heavy duty, on and off highway automatic transmissions
manufactured by Allison,® General Motors,® Ford,® Voith® and ZF® or wherever the
standards TES-295, C-4, Dexron® III, Mercon,® Voith G-1363 or TE-ML 14C are
specified. Examples of operations that benefit from using AMSOIL Torque-Drive™
include municipal or transit buses, motor coaches, garbage haulers, motor homes,
delivery vans, emergency vehicles, school buses, dump trucks, utility vehicles,
cement trucks, line haul trucks and tow trucks.
Where extended drain intervals are not specified by the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM), it is recommended that AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ be
evaluated with oil analysis at standard OEM drain intervals or more frequently
to establish proper drain interval. Where extended drain intervals are
recommended by the OEM, follow that recommendation. This includes the
recommendations set by Allison® in document #1099E for TES-295 fluids.
AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Q&A
PHYSICAL DATA
AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD) & Castrol/Allison Transynd® Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid |
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Physical Data
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Torque-Drive™ | TranSynd® |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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7.41 | 7.36 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
|
37.14 | 37.29 |
Brookfield Viscosity @ -40°C (cP)
|
8411 | 8400 |
Density @ 60°F (lb/gal)
|
7.038 | 7.047 |
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92)
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230 (446) | 232 (450) |
Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97)
|
-55 (-67) | -55 (-67) |
Four Ball Wear Test
(ASTM D-4172B: 40 kg, 75°C, 1200 rpm, 1 hr) mm |
0.45 | 0.45 |
Copper Corrosion (150°C, 3 hr)
|
1B | 1B |
Spectrographic Analysis
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Boron (ppm)
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133 | 136 |
Calcium (ppm)
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28 | 29 |
Phosphorous (ppm)
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230 | 235 |