Formulated for Allison TES-295 or C4, DEXRON III, MERCON, Voith G-1363, ZF TE-ML 14C
Engineered for outstanding performance in heavy-duty transmissions manufactured by Allison, Voith, ZF, Ford, GM and Mercedes-Benz. Excellent protection in temperature extremes. Ensures consistent, smooth clutch engagement over the life of the fluid and controls clutch glazing and elongated shift times.
Package sizes include:
• 1-Gallon Bottle
• 2.5-Gallon Bottle
• 16-Gallon Keg
• 30-Gallon Drum
• 55-Gallon Drum
• 275-Gallon Tote
AMSOIL recommends Torque-Drive for use in heavy-duty, on- and off-highway automatic transmissions requiring any of the following specifications: Allison® TES 295, TES 389, C-4; Voith® 55.6336.XX; ZF® TE-ML 14C; GM Dexron® III; Ford Mercon®; Mercedes-Benz® 236.10.
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. Torque-Drive is designed to replace TranSynd® brand synthetic automatic transmission fluid for use in Allison® transmissions.
AMSOIL recommends Torque-Drive® for use in all automatic transmissions requiring any of the following specifications:
• Allison® TES 295, TES 389, C-4
• Voith® 55.6336.XX; ZF® TE-ML 14C
• GM Dexron® III
• Ford Mercon®
• Mercedes-Benz® 236.10
Engineered to eliminate 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 reduce the effective service life of transmissions. Delivering maximum oxidation resistance, wear control and friction performance, AMSOIL Torque-Drive extends lubricant life and provides protection beyond that possible from conventional ATFs. Immediate financial benefits are possible upon the installation of AMSOIL Torque-Drive. Vehicles stay on the road longer, unnecessary labor and maintenance costs are reduced, and the return on costly transmission investments is maximized.
Hot operating conditions are no excuse for poor transmission reliability. By delivering a slower-than-normal oxidation rate, AMSOIL Torque-Drive helps prevent sludge that blocks small valves and varnish that restricts component movement, and reduces oil thickening that slows 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.
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 exceptional film strength of AMSOIL Torque-Drive greatly reduces wear, promoting longer transmission service life.
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 helps ensure consistent, smooth clutch engagement with no harsh shifting throughout the life of the fluid. AMSOIL Torque-Drive maintains proper coefficients of friction, and helps prevent clutch glazing and elongated shift times.
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 operation and can be used immediately upon startup.
Torque-Drive is recommended for use according to the extended service interval established by the original equipment manufacturer for the performance specifications identified above under Product Applications.
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended application and according to the recommendations in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Click here to view the MSDS Data Sheet for AMSOIL ATD.
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| PHYSICAL DATA AMSOIL Torque-Drive® Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD) | |
| Physical Data | Torque-Drive |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D445) | 7.4 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D445) | 37.1 |
| Brookfield Viscosity @ -40°C (cP) | 8411 |
| Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) | 170 |
| Density @ 60°F (lb/gal) | 7.038 |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D92) | 230 (446) |
| Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D97) | -55 (-67) |
| Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172B: 40 kg, 75°C, 1200 rpm, 1 hr) mm | 0.45 |
| Copper Corrosion (150°C, 3 hr) | 1B |
| Spectrographic Analysis | |
| Boron (ppm) | 133 |
| Calcium (ppm) | 28 |
| Phosphorous (ppm) | 230 |
Product Name: Torque-Drive® Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
Current Rating: 4.95out of 5 stars
Votes & Reviews: 11 vote(s) and 9 user reviews.
Reviewed by JD: 
I use this trans fluid for street and track use. During track use in Florida I see temps hovering around 250 F on my transmission.
During inspection of the fluid after the track day... it looks like new. I've been using Amsoil products for 25 years now and would NEVER use anything else on the track!
Reviewed by Rich:
I greatly appreciate having a quality product like yours available, I have used it in my 2002 F250 Trans tucked behind a 7.3 diesel. It now has 217 300 plus miles on it , when I had Tri-Star Ford change my fluid and filter in 01 of 17 , when I went to pick it up the mechanic told me that there was no visible wear nor any metal particles on the magnet. he and I attribute that to Amzoil trans fluid, thank you ; Richard
Reviewed by John:
Great fluid for the Allison 1000. 300k km on my '05 Duramax & hasn't slipped yet.
Reviewed by LARRY:
I be installing this trans fluid in a 2001 Silverado 8.1 that has an allison . This is a 1ton
Dually that pulls a fifth wheel travel trailer. Looking forward to it running cooler and smoother. I have watched several you tube videos on how to change it So as soon as it's not cold outside I'll give it a try.
Reviewed by Max:
I became an Amsoil preferred customer after first finding a dealer and buying the product for a year for all my 3 vehicles. I liked it so much i recommended it to my friends and family. My three sons all use Amsoil and they contact me in AZ. I place the order for them on line, have it shipped to them and they pay dear old dad for his experience. I have been successful teaching my sons and grandsons the value of preventative maintenance and using Amsoil products.
25000HD, '06 Solara, ZR2 tracker,
Reviewed by Max:
I became an Amsoil preferred customer after first finding a dealer and buying the product for a year for all my 3 vehicles. I liked it so much i recommended it to my friends and family. My three sons all use Amsoil and they contact me in AZ. I place the order for them on line, have it shipped to them and they pay dear old dad for his experience. I have been successful teaching my sons and grandsons the value of preventative maintenance and using Amsoil products.
Reviewed by Grumpy:
Used this in my allison transmission and it actually runs smoother. The best part about it is transmission runs about 20 degrees cooler than it did before.
Reviewed by Palomino:
I own a 1989 ford Thunderbird. The transmission was slipping I tried a chemical mechanic approach....nothing. Then a friend suggested a filter and fluid change with amsoil. It's totally different positive and smooth shifts. I even wrote to ford and suggested going with amsoil. Thanks for saving me a tranny rebuild.
Re: Saved a transmission rebuild
Hi Palomino,
Thank you for sharing your experience with AMSOIL transmission fluid. Much appreciated, as it might be useful for someone else. Replied by Tech Admin
I will only buy Amsoil
There is so much time spent on testing this product,That's why I feel that I can completely rely on the Amsoil line of products.