Allison Transmission Question
Just purchased a 2003 32 foot Southwind about 2 weeks ago. Its a Workhorse with a 8.1L V8, I want to make sure I have all the maintenance covered. Couple of question I am trying to confirm answers ...
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harold1946 wrote:wolfe10 wrote:
Actually, Workhorse is the one who installed the transmission and selected the transmission fluid.No!! Allison fills the transmission and delivers it to the chassis builders. Allison also dictates which fluids can be used.
They or your Workhorse manual would be your best source if info assuming there is not a "Transynd" label on or near the transmission dipstick.
Sorry Harold, but Allison supply the transmissions without oil. The chassis manufacturer fills the transmission after it is installed and all cooler pipes etc have been fitted. Fitting the cooler pipes to a full transmission would make a hell of a mess.
Allison produce oil specifications for their transmissions, and also have a list of approved oils, but the chassis manufacturer chooses what the initial fill will be. As long as it meets the specs it is ok.
Transynd often has a horrible brown colour when it has been in service for some time.
When you buy a used vehicle it is probably a good idea to change ALL the fluids if you intend to keep it for some time.
