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H
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SUBJECT: Transmission Fluid/Filter Change Recommendations—New Schedule One TES 389 Fluid
Specification—DEXRON®-VI, Removal of C4 Fluids, and Release of Fluid and Filter Prognostics
JLH
Copyright 2008 Allison Transmission, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Please Note: Allison Transmission Service Information Letters are intended for use by professional, trained technicians, not for the “do-it-yourselfer”. They are written to
inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some transmission models (or serial number ranges) or to provide information that could assist in the proper
servicing of a specific Allison transmission. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a
condition is described, do not assume that the Service Information Letter applies to your transmission, or that your transmission has the condition described. Product
evolution and information updates are inevitable. Please see your authorized Allison Transmission service dealer or distributor to understand if your particular transmission
may benefit from the information contained within the Service Information Letter.
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Non-TES 295(1)
Schedule One TES 389 *
DEXRON®-III (if available) • General or severe duty
DEXRON®-VI(2)
Military specification fluids (for use in Military Vehicles Only)(3) • Standard change interval(4)
* See www.allisontransmission.com for a list of Allison Approved
TES 389 fluids
NOTES:
(1) TES 228 (C4 type) fluids are no longer recommended for use in Commercial On-Highway transmission
products and have been removed from the non-TES 295 list.
(2) DEXRON®-VI use is restricted to transmissions beginning with serial numbers:
1000/2000 Product Families: 6310670488
3000 Product Family: 6510717281 (Indianapolis), 6520083093 (Hungary)
4000 Product Family: 6610220990 (Indianapolis), 6620005821 (Hungary)
DEXRON®-VI is prohibited from use in AT/MT/HT Series transmissions.
(3) Military specification fluids are for use in Military Use Only and are strictly prohibited from use in 1000 and
2000 Product Families transmission products.
(4) Fluid and filter change intervals are based on transmission model, vocation (duty cycle), and fluid type (see attached
charts). NOTE: TES 295 drain intervals are based on 100 percent fill with TES 295 fluid. Fluid change intervals
may be adjusted based on fluid analysis and fleet data. Refer to Service Information Letter 17-TR-96 for details.
Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that
differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission rec-
ommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the
absence of a fluid analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts to follow must be used.
For information concerning models not listed in this publication, please call the Allison Technical
Assistance Center at 1-800-252-5283.
Refer to the latest revision of Allison publication number GN2055EN, “Technicians’ Guide to Automatic Transmission
Fluid”, SIL 17-TR-96, and WATCH 360 for additional information on oil analysis and general knowledge about trans-
mission fluids.
NOTE: Extended 3000 and 4000 Product Families transmissions Allison approved TES 295 fluid
and filter change intervals are only allowed with Allison high-capacity filters. Filters
must be changed at or before recommended intervals.
When replacing gold series filters with high-capacity filters in transmissions containing
100 percent Allison approved TES 295 fluid, it is allowed to follow high-capacity fluid
and filter change intervals.
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1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Product Families Hours vs. Miles Chart
Table 1 on page 4 lists the equivalent mileage based on the Allison recommended change intervals for Allison approved
TES 295 approved fluids. For example, vocations or vehicles that operate with a high density shift cycle typically reach
the 6000/3000 hour change limit before the recommended mileage limit.
An example could be a transit bus equipped with a B 500R that operates an average of 7 mph (11 km/h). Recommended
fluid/filter change interval for a B 500R equipped with 2 inch control module in a transit vocation using a TES 295 fluid
is 150,000 miles/240 000 km/6000 hours or 48 months whichever occurs first. Using Table 1. Hours vs. Miles, a vehicle
operating at 7 mph (11 km/h) will travel approximately 42,000 miles (66 000 km) in 6000 hours. If an odometer is used
to determine when to change the transmission fluid and filters, this specific vehicle would change the fluid every
42,000 miles (66 000 km) and filters every 21,000 miles (33 000 km).
Estimating average mph can be approximated by dividing total distance traveled in a typical day by the hours elapsed
during that total distance. An example would be a vehicle that operates on average 96 miles (155 km) a day over an 8 hour
period would average 12 mph (19 km/h).
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Table 1. Hours vs. Miles
2000 Hour Based Maintenance 3000 Hour Based Maintenance
km miles km miles
km/h Average MPH Average km/h Average MPH Average
Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
5 10000 3 6000 5 15000 3 9000
6 12000 4 8000 6 18000 4 12000
8 16000 5 10000 8 24000 5 15000
10 20000 6 12000 10 30000 6 18000
11 22000 7 14000 11 33000 7 21000
13 26000 8 16000 13 39000 8 24000
14 28000 9 18000 14 42000 9 27000
16 32000 10 20000 16 48000 10 30000
18 36000 11 22000 18 54000 11 33000
19 38000 12 24000 19 57000 12 36000
21 42000 13 26000 21 63000 13 39000
23 46000 14 28000 23 69000 14 42000
24 48000 15 30000 24 72000 15 45000
26 52000 16 32000 26 78000 16 48000
27 54000 17 34000 27 81000 17 51000
29 58000 18 36000 29 87000 18 54000
31 62000 19 38000 31 93000 19 57000
32 64000 20 40000 32 96000 20 60000
34 68000 21 42000 34 102000 21 63000
35 70000 22 44000 35 105000 22 66000
37 74000 23 46000 37 111000 23 69000
39 78000 24 48000 39 117000 24 72000
40 80000 25 50000 40 120000 25 75000
Filter
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
Initial 10,000 Miles (16 000 km) Initial 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
400 Hours 400 Hours
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NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals
Capacities††(Approximate)
that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission Transmissions Fluid Loss—Filter Change Only:
recommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the Control Main (spin-on) = 1 pint (0.47 liters)
absence of a fluid analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used. Initial Fill††† Refill†††
* Anything other than 100 percent concentration of Allison Approved TES 295 fluid is considered a mixture and should Sump Liters Quarts Liters Quarts
utilize non-TES 295 change intervals. Standard 14 14.8 10 10.6
** General Vocation: All other vocations. Shallow 12 12.7 7 7.4
*** Severe Vocation: 2000 MH, On/Off Highway, Refuse, City Transit, and Shuttle Transit. ††† Approximate quantities, do not include external lines, cooler, and hoses.
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level
(see Mechanic’s Tips MT3190EN Section 1 or your Operator’s Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). Filters
Control Main P/N 29539579
Shallow Pan Suction (Overhaul Only) P/N 29537965
Deep Pan Suction (Overhaul Only) P/N 29537966
This schedule to be used with Prognostics “ON” in MY09 TCM calibrations and later with OEM equipped vehicles only.
Fluids
* PROGNOSTICS ON *
REQUIRED **100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids and Allison P/N 29539579 Control Main Filter ** REQUIRED
General or Severe
Filters
* PROGNOSTICS ON *
REQUIRED **100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids and Allison P/N 29539579 Control Main Filter ** REQUIRED
General or Severe
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* NOTE: If prognostics is turned “OFF” or Not Calibrated in TCM, utilization of fluid change intervals found on previous page
of this document is required.
Capacities††(Approximate)
** Less than 100 percent concentration of TES 295 Allison Approved fluids is considered a mixture and shall not be used with Prognostics Transmissions Fluid Loss—Filter Change Only:
or this change schedule. Utilization of non-TES 295 fluid change intervals found on previous pages of this document is required. Control Main (spin-on) = 1 pint (0.47 liters)
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanic’s Tips Initial Fill††† Refill†††
MT3004EN Section 1 or your Operator’s Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). Sump Liters Quarts Liters Quarts
Standard 14 14.8 10 10.6
Shallow 12 12.7 7 7.4
††† Approximate quantities, do not include external lines, cooler, and hoses.
Filters
Control Main P/N 29539579
Shallow Pan Suction (Overhaul Only) P/N 29537965
Deep Pan Suction (Overhaul Only) P/N 29537966
Use This Chart for Transmission Serial Numbers Prior to 6510670912, 6610205144, 6520067342, and 6620002521
3000 and 4000 Product Families Transmissions
Recommended Fluid and Filter Change Intervals
4 in. Control Module—4000 2 in. Control Module—4000 See Figure 1 on Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
page 11 for filter
2 inch or 4 inch control module—3000
and control module Main Internal Lube/Auxiliary
Main Internal Lube/Auxiliary dimensions
Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours
General** or Severe*** Overhaul General** or Severe***
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (120 000 km) Overhaul
3000 Hours 3000 Hours
General** Severe*** General** Severe***
36 Months 36 Months
25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles
Main Internal Lube/Auxiliary (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
1000 Hours 500 Hours 1000 Hours 500 Hours
Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours
12 Months 6 Months 12 Months 6 Months
General** or Severe*** Overhaul General** or Severe***
50,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
2000 Hours 2000 Hours
24 Months 24 Months
Fluid
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
General** Severe***
150,000 Miles (240 000 km) General** Severe***
4000 Hours 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles
48 Months 2 inch or 4 inch 3000 2 inch 4000
4 inch 4000 Control Module Control Module (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) 1000 Hours 500 Hours
3000 Hours 2000 Hours 12 Months 6 Months
36 Months 24 Months
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NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison
Transmission. Allison Transmission recommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid analysis program the
fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used.
* Less than 100 percent concentration Allison Approved TES 295 fluid is considered a mixture and should utilize non-TES 295 change intervals.
3000 and 4000 Capacities††(Approximate)
** General Vocation: Intercity Coach with duty cycle less than or equal to one (1) stop per mile and all other vocations not listed in severe vocation.
Transmissions Fluid Loss —Filter Change Only:
*** Severe Vocation: All Retarders, On/Off Highway, Refuse, Transit, and Intercity Coach with duty cycle greater than one (1) stop per mile. Main Filter = 2 quarts (1.9 liters)
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanic’s Tips MT3004EN Lube Filter = 8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Section 1 or your Operator’s Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). Initial Fill††† Refill†††
Model Sump Liters Quarts Liters Quarts
Additional Fill for Allison Coolers/Accumulators 3000 4 inch 27 29 18 19
Filter and Gasket Kits Model Cooler Type Liters Quarts 3000 2 inch 25 26 16 17
3000/4000 Non-Retarder Direct Mount 1.0 1.1 4000 4 inch++ 45 48 37 39
Initial 5000 mile (8000 km) 3000/4000 Remote/Retarder/Sump 2.5 2.6
Gold Series Kit Gold Series Filter Kit 4000 2 inch++ 38 40 30 31
3000 Retarder Accumulator 1.2 1.3 ++ Add 2.8 Liters (3 Quarts) for Transmissions with PTO
2 inch kit P/N 29540495 2 inch Filter Kit P/N 29540493 4000 Direct Mount/ Retarder 2.1 2.2 ††† Approximate quantities, do not include external lines,
4 inch kit P/N 29540496 4 inch Filter Kit P/N 29540494 4000 Retarder Accumulator 0.6 0.6 cooler, and hoses.
Use This Chart for Transmission Serial Numbers Starting with 6510670912, 6610205144, 6520067342, and 6620002521
Fluid
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of
Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission recommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid analysis
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program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used.
* Less than 100 percent concentration Allison Approved TES 295 fluid is considered a mixture and should utilize non-TES 295 change intervals.
** General Vocation: Intercity Coach with duty cycle less than or equal to one (1) stop per mile and all other vocations not listed in severe vocation. 3000 and 4000 Capacities††(Approximate)
*** Severe Vocation: All Retarders, On/Off Highway, Refuse, Transit, and Intercity Coach with duty cycle greater than one (1) stop per mile. Transmissions Fluid Loss —Filter Change Only:
Main Filter = 2 quarts (1.9 liters)
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanic’s Tips MT3004EN Lube Filter = 8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Section 1 or your Operator’s Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). Initial Fill††† Refill†††
Model Sump Liters Quarts Liters Quarts
Additional Fill for Allison Coolers/Accumulators 3000 4 inch 27 29 18 19
Model Cooler Type Liters Quarts 3000 2 inch 25 26 16 17
Filter and Gasket Kits 3000/4000 Non-Retarder Direct Mount 1.0 1.1 4000 4 inch++ 45 48 37 39
3000/4000 Remote/Retarder/Sump 2.5 2.6 4000 2 inch++ 38 40 30 31
High-Capacity Filter Kit
3000 Retarder Accumulator 1.2 1.3 ++ Add 2.8 Liters (3 Quarts) for Transmissions with PTO
2 inch Filter Kit P/N 29548987 4000 Direct Mount/ Retarder 2.1 2.2 ††† Approximate quantities, do not include
external lines,
4 inch Filter Kit P/N 29548988 4000 Retarder Accumulator 0.6 0.6 cooler, and hoses.
This schedule to be used with Prognostics "ON" beginning with eligible S/Ns 6510822005, 6520099957, 6610257671, 6620007438
Fluids
* PROGNOSTICS ON *
REQUIRED ** 100 Percent Concentration TES 295 Allison Approved Fluids and Allison High Capacity Filters ** REQUIRED
General or Severe
Change fluid when indicated by controller or 60 months whichever occurs first. Also change filters with fluid.
Filters
* PROGNOSTICS ON *
REQUIRED ** 100 Percent Concentration TES 295 Allison Approved Fluids and Allison High Capacity Filters ** REQUIRED
General or Severe
Overhaul
Change filters when indicated by controller between fluid changes or 60 months whichever occurs first.
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* NOTE: If prognostics is turned “OFF” or Not Calibrated in TCM after serial numbers listed above, utilization of fluid and filter
change intervals found on previous page (page 9) of this document is required.
3000 and 4000 Capacities††(Approximate)
** Less than 100 percent concentration of TES 295 Allison Approved fluids is considered a mixture and shall not be used with Prognostics or this
change schedule. Utilization of non-TES 295 fluid change intervals found on previous pages of this document is required. Transmissions Fluid Loss —Filter Change Only:
Main Filter = 2 quarts (1.9 liters)
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanic’s Tips MT3004EN Lube Filter = 8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Section 1 or your Operator’s Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). Initial Fill†††
Model Sump Liters Quarts Liters Quarts
Additional Fill for Allison Coolers/Accumulators 3000 4 inch 27 29 18 19
Model Cooler Type Liters Quarts 3000 2 inch 25 26 16 17
++
Filter and Gasket Kits 3000/4000 Non-Retarder Direct Mount 1.0 1.1 4000 4 inch 45 48 37 39
3000/4000 Remote/Retarder/Sump 2.5 2.6 4000 2 inch++ 38 40 30 31
High-Capacity Filter Kit
3000 Retarder Accumulator 1.2 1.3 ++ Add 2.8 Liters (3 Quarts) for Transmissions with PTO
2 inch Filter Kit P/N 29548987 4000 Direct Mount/ Retarder 2.1 2.2 ††† Approximate quantities, do not include
external lines,
4 inch Filter Kit P/N 29548988 4000 Retarder Accumulator 0.6 0.6 cooler, and hoses.
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DRAIN
DRAIN PLUG
PLUG
LUBE MAIN
6
5
4
2
1
NOTE: Torque all filter cover retaining bolts to 51-61 N•m (38-45 lb ft)
NOTE: Main and Lube Filter designations cast into bottom of Control Module V07268.00.02
REFERENCED*
* 4 inch Control Module Measures 3.5 inch approximately DIMENSION
2 inch Control Module Measures 1.75 inch approximately VL07148.00.01
Ev 40/50
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NOTES:
• Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage or months have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
Capacities††(Approximate)
• Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change Transmissions Fluid Loss—Filter Change Only:
intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Control Main Filter = 1 quart (0.94 liters)
Lube Filter = 3 quarts (2.84 liters
Allison Transmission recommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determin-
ing fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the Refill†††
charts above should be used. Model Liters Quarts
• The following recommendations are based upon the transmission containing 100 percent concentration Allison Ev40/50 15.1 16
Approved TES 295.
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration.
• Ev40/50 Lube Filter extended time change intervals are only valid with the use of Allison Transmission High- ††† Approximate quantities, do not include external lines,
Capacity Filters. High-capacity filters implemented into production starting with S/N 7110001551. cooler, and hoses.
• Fluid Exchange: Fluid exchanging machines are not recommended or recognized due to variation and inconsis-
tencies that may not guarantee removal of 100 percent of the used fluid.
Filter and Gasket Kits
Lube Filter and Gasket Kit P/N 29545785
Control Main Filter P/N 29539579
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FRONT
Figure 2.
AT 500 Series Transmissions
Recommended Fluid and Filter Change Intervals
Filter
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
General** Severe*** General** Severe*** General**† Severe***† General** Severe*** General** Severe*** General**† Severe***†
Overhaul Overhaul 100,000 Miles 50,000 Miles 50,000 Miles 25,000 Miles Overhaul Overhaul 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles
(160 000 km) (80 000 km) (80 000 km) (40 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
4000 Hours 2000 Hours 2000 Hours 1000 Hours 1000 Hours 500 Hours 1000 Hours 500 Hours
48 Months 24 Months 24 Months 12 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months 6 Months
†††
Fluid
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
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NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that Capacities††(Approximate)
differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission recommends Initial Fill†††
that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid
Pan Depth Quarts Liters
analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used.
3.8 inch (97 mm) oil pan 9 8.5
* Anything other than 100 percent concentration of Allison Approved TES 295 fluid is considered a mixture and should utilize
non-TES 295 change intervals. 5.3 inch (135 mm) oil pan 16 15
** General Vocation: less than one stop per mile. ††† Approximate quantities, do not include external lines
and cooler hose.
*** Severe Vocation: more than one stop per mile.
† When an Allison recommended high-efficiency filter is used, the change interval is not until the Change Filter light indicates the filter Filter and Gasket Kits
is contaminated or until it has been in use for 3 years, which ever occurs first. No mileage restrictions apply. High efficiency filters
are only approved for use with AT/MT/HT Series. Oil Filter and Gasket Kit – 3.8 in. Pan 29540976
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanicʼs – 5.3 in. Pan 29538489
Tips MT1321EN Section 1 or your Operatorʼs Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). See the latest revision of SIL 9-TR-01
+ For additional information regarding the polyester internal filter see the latest revision of SIL 9-TR-01. for additional information.
††† DEXRON®-VI shall not be used in Allison 500, 600, or 700 Series transmissions (AT, MT, HT/V/CLT products)
MT 600 Series Transmissions
Recommended Fluid and Filter Change Intervals
Filter
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours
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NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that Capacities††(Approximate)
differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission recommends
that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid Initial Fill†††
analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used. Pan Depth Quarts Liters
* Anything other than 100 percent concentration of Allison Approved TES 295 fluids is considered a mixture and should utilize 4.3 inch (110 mm) oil pan 12 11
non-TES 295 change intervals.
5.1 inch (130 mm) oil pan 15 14
** General Vocation: less than one stop per mile.
†††
*** Severe Vocation: more than one stop per mile. Approximate quantities, do not include
external lines and cooler hose.
† When an Allison recommended high-efficiency filter is used, the change interval is not until the Change Filter light indicates the filter
is contaminated or until it has been in use for 3 years, which ever occurs first. No mileage restrictions apply. High efficiency filters Filter and Gasket Kits
are only approved for use with AT/MT/HT Series.
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanicʼs Oil Filter and Gasket Kit 29538489
Tips MT1357EN Section 1 or your Operatorʼs Manual under “Care and Maintenance”). See the latest revision of SIL 4-TR-01
††† DEXRON®-VI shall not be used in Allison 500, 600, or 700 Series transmissions (AT, MT, HT/V/CLT products) for additional information.
HT 700 Series Transmissions
Recommended Fluid and Filter Change Intervals
Filter
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours Initial 5000 miles (8000 km)/200 hours
Overhaul Overhaul
General** Severe*** General**† Severe***† General** Severe*** General**† Severe***†
50,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 50,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles 25,000 Miles 12,000 Miles
(80 000 km) (40 000 km) (80 000 km) (40 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
2000 Hours 1000 Hours 2000 Hours 1000 Hours 1000 Hours 500 Hours 1000 Hours 500 Hours
24 Months 12 Months 24 Months 12 Months 12 Months 6 Months 12 Months 6 Months
†††
Fluid
100 Percent Concentration Allison Approved TES 295 Fluids* Allison Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids*
NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
Capacities††(Approximate)
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that
differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission recom- Refill†††
mends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of Pan Depth Quarts Liters
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a fluid analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used. 4.5 inch (114 mm) oil pan 34 32
* Anything other than 100 percent concentration of Allison Approved TES 295 fluids is considered a mixture and should utilize 6 inch (152 mm) oil pan 30 28.5
non-TES 295 change intervals. 7 inch (178 mm) oil pan 33 31
8.5 inch (216 mm) oil pan 42.8 40.5
** General Vocation: less than one stop per mile. †††
Approximate quantities, do not include external lines
*** Severe Vocation: more than one stop per mile. and cooler hose.
† When an Allison recommended high-efficiency filter is used, the change interval is not until the Change Filter light indicates the
filter is contaminated or until it has been in use for 3 years, which ever occurs first. No mileage restrictions apply. High efficiency Filter and Gasket Kits
filters are only approved for use with AT/MT/HT Series. 4.5 inch (114 mm) Oil Pan Filter Kit 29530562
†† Fluid fill capacity is dependent on vehicle configuration. Final fluid capacity must be determined by dipstick level (see Mechanicʼs 4.5 inch (114 mm) Oil Pan Filter Kit
Tips MT1366EN (Hydraulic Controls) or MT1958EN (Electronic Controls) Section 1 or your Operatorʼs Manual under “Care and with adapter 23016883 and pan
maintenance”). 23016884 uses filter kit 29530563
6 inch (152 mm) Oil Pan Filter Kit 6839945
††† DEXRON®-VI shall not be used in Allison 500, 600, or 700 Series transmissions (AT, MT, HT/V/CLT products) 7 inch (178 mm) Oil Pan Filter Kit 29530564
8.5 inch (216) Hyd Oil Pan Filter Kit 23012407
8.5 inch (216) Elec Oil Pan Filter Kit 29530565
Fluid Change Intervals
MIL-PRF-2104
Allison-Approved Non-TES 295 MIL-PRF-21260 Allison-Approved TES 295
Transmission Family Fluids
MIL-PRF-46167
General Severe General Severe General Severe
50,000 miles 12,000 miles 150,000 miles 75,000 miles
(80 000 km) (20 000 km) (240 000 km) (120 000 km)
1000/2000 2000 hours 500 hours
N.A. N.A.
4000 hours 3000 hours
24 months 6 months 48 months 36 hours
1000/2000 Product Families Scheduled Below for MY09 Prognostics Turned ON
Change fluid when indicated by controller
1000/2000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
or 48 months, whichever occurs first.
3000/4000 Product Families
PRIOR TO HIGH CAPACITY FILTERS
25,000 miles 12,000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles 150,000 miles 75,000 miles
4000 (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (240 000 km) (120 000 km)
(with 4 inch Sump) 1000 hours 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours 4000 hours 3000 hours
and 3000 12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 48 months 36 hours
25,000 miles 12,000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles 150,000 miles 50,000 miles
4000 (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (240 000 km) (80 000 km)
(with 2 inch Sump) 1000 hours 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours 4000 hours 2000 hours
12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 48 months 24 months
3000/4000 Product Families *
HIGH CAPACITY FILTERS, AND WHEN PROGNOSTICS IS TURNED "OFF" OR NOT CALIBRATED IN TCM
25,00 miles 12,000 miles 25,00 miles 12,000 miles 300,000 miles 150,000 miles
(40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (480 000 km) (240 000 km)
3000/4000 1000 hours 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours 6000 hours 6000 hours
12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 48 months 48 months
3000/4000 Product Families ** — PROGNOSTICS "ON"
NOTE: IF PROGNOSTICS IS TURNED "OFF" OR NOT CALIBRATED IN TCM, UTILIZATION OF HIGH CAPACITY FILTER AND FLUID CHANGE INTERVALS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
Change fluid when indicated by Prognostics
or 60 months, whichever comes first.
3000/4000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Also change filters with fluid.
(High-capacity filters and Prognostics turned ON)
EP 40/50 SERIES — USE FOR ALL TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBERS
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EP 40/50 100,000 miles 100,000 miles
(Fluid change interval not N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. (160 000 km) (160 000 km)
affected by high-capacity 48 months 48 months
filters)
* High-capacity filters released in models starting with S/N 6510670912, 6520067342 (3000 Product Family) and 6610205144, 66200002521 (4000 Product Family)
** Prognostics released on models starting with S/N 6510822005, 6520099957, (3000 Product Family) and 6610257671, 6620007438 (4000 Product Family)
NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change
intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission recommends that customers use fluid analysis as their primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In
the absence of a fluid analysis program, the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used.
NOTE: General Vocation: Intercity Coach with duty cycle less than or equal to one (1) stop per mile and all other vocations not listed in severe vocation.
NOTE: Severe Vocation: All Retarders, On/Off Highway, Refuse, Transit, Shuttle Transit, 2000 MH, and Intercity Coach with duty cycle greater an one (1) stop per mile.
Filter Change Intervals
Allison-Approved Non-TES 295 Fluids Allison-Approved TES 295 Fluids MIL-PRF-2104, 21260, 46167
Transmission Internal Lube/Auxiliary Main Internal Lube/Auxiliary Main Internal Lube/Auxiliary Main
Family General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe General Severe
Control Main Spin-on Filter Only/ Control Main Spin-on Filter Only/
50,000 miles 12,000 miles Initial 10,000 miles (16 000 km) 50,000 miles 50,000 miles Initial 10,000 miles (16 000 km)
(80 000 km) (20 000 km) 50,000 miles 12,000 miles (80 000 km) (80 000 km) 50,000 miles 50,000 miles
1000 and 2000 Overhaul Overhaul
2000 hours 500 hours (80 000 km) (20 000 km)
Overhaul Overhaul
2000 hours 2000 hours (80 000 km) (80 000 km)
N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
24 months 6 months 2000 hours 500 hours 24 months 24 months 2000 hours 2000 hours
24 months 6 months 24 months 24 months
1000/2000 Product family schedule below for MY09 - Prognostics turned ON.
* Note: If Prognostics is turned OFF or not calibrated in TCM, utilization of filter change intervals above must be followed.
Control Main Spin-on Filter Only/ Control Main Spin-on Filter Only/
Initial 10,000 miles (16 000 km) Change filters when indicated Initial 10,000 miles (16 000 km)
1000 and 2000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Overhaul Overhaul by controller or 48 months, Change filters when indicated N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
whichever occurs first. by controller or 48 months,
whichever occurs first.
3000/4000 Product Families — Prior to high capacity filters >
Main Filter Only Main Filter Only Main Filter Only
25,000 miles 12,000 miles Initial 5000 miles 75,000 miles 75,000 miles Initial 5000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles Initial 5000 miles
4000 (40 000 km) (20 000 km) 25,000 miles 12,000 miles (120 000 km) (120 000 km) 75,000 miles 75,000 miles (40 000 km) (20 000 km) 25,000 miles 12,000 miles
(with 4 in. Sump) Overhaul Overhaul
1000 hours 500 hours (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
Overhaul Overhaul
3000 hours 3000 hours (120 000 km) (120 000 km)
Overhaul Overhaul
1000 hours 500 hours (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
and 3000 12 months 6 months 1000 hours 500 hours 36 months 36 months 3000 hours 3000 hours 12 months 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours
12 months 6 months 36 months 36 months 12 months 6 months
Main Filter Only Main Filter Only Main Filter Only
25,000 miles 12,000 miles Initial 5000 miles 50,000 miles 50,000 miles Initial 5000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles Initial 5000 miles
4000 Overhaul Overhaul
(40 000 km) (20 000 km) 25,000 miles 12,000 miles
Overhaul Overhaul
(80 000 km) (80 000 km) 50,000 miles 50,000 miles
Overhaul Overhaul
(40 000 km) (20 000 km) 25,000 miles 12,000 miles
(with 2 in. Sump) 1000 hours 500 hours (40 000 km) (20 000 km) 2000 hours 2000 hours (80 000 km) (80 000 km) 1000 hours 500 hours (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
12 months 6 months 1000 hours 500 hours 24 months 24 months 2000 hours 2000 hours 12 months 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours
12 months 6 months 24 months 24 months 12 months 6 months
3000/4000 Product Families * — High-capacity filters, and when prognostics is turned OFF or not calibrated in TCM.
25,000 miles 12,000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles 75,000 miles 75,000 miles 75,000 miles 75,000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles 25,000 miles 12,000 miles
(40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (120 000 km) (120 000 km) (120 000 km) (120 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km) (40 000 km) (20 000 km)
3000 and 4000 Overhaul Overhaul
1000 hours 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours
Overhaul Overhaul
3000 hours 3000 hours 3000 hours 3000 hours
Overhaul Overhaul
1000 hours 500 hours 1000 hours 500 hours
12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months 36 months 36 months 36 months 36 months 12 months 6 months 12 months 6 months
3000/4000 Product Families ** - Prognostics ON — Note: If Prognostics is turned OFF or not calibrated in TCM, utilization of high-capacity filter and fluid change intervals must be followed.
Change filters when indicated by controller between fluid
3000 and 4000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Overhaul Overhaul
change or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
* Use for transmission serial numbers prior to 7110001551 - EP 40/50 Series - (Prior to High-capacity filters)
Control Main Spin-on Filter/
50,000 miles 50,000 miles Initial 5,000 miles
(80 000 km) (80 000 km) 50,000 miles 50,000 miles
EP 40/50
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N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Overhaul Overhaul N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
2000 hours 2000 hours (80 000 km) (80 000 km)
24 months 24 months 2000 hours 2000 hours
24 months 24 months
* Use for transmission serial numbers starting with 7110001551 - EP 40/50 Series - (High-capacity filters)
Control Main Spin-on Filter/
100,000 miles 100,000 miles Initial 5,000 miles
P N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Overhaul Overhaul (160 000 km) (160 000 km) 50,000 miles 50,000 miles N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
E 40/50
48 months 48 months (80 000 km) (80 000 km)
24 months 24 months
* High Capacity Filters released in models starting with S/N 6510670912, 6520067342 (3000 Product Family) and 6610205144, 66200002521 (4000 Product Family)
** Prognostics released on models starting with S/N 6510822005, 6520099957, (3000 Product Family) and 6610257671, 6620007438 (4000 Product Family)
NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison Transmission
recommends that customers use fluid analysis as their primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid analysis program, the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above should be used.
NOTE: General Vocation: Intercity Coach with duty cycle less than or equal to one (1) stop per mile and all other vocations not listed in severe vocation.
NOTE: Severe Vocation: All Retarders, On/Off Highway, Refuse, Transit, Shuttle Transit, 2000 MH, and Intercity Coach with duty cycle greater an one (1) stop per mile.
> When replacing gold series filters with high-capacity filters in transmissions containing 100 percent Allison-Approved TES 295 fluid, it is allowed to follow high-capacity fluid and filter change intervals.
Fluid Change Intervals for Allison Legacy Products
Transmission Family
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NOTE: Change fluid/filters at or before recommended mileage, months, or hours have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Local conditions, severity of operation or duty cycle may require more or less frequent fluid change intervals that differ from the published recommended fluid change intervals of Allison Transmission. Allison
Transmission recommends that customers use fluid analysis as the primary method for determining fluid change intervals. In the absence of a fluid analysis program the fluid change intervals listed in the charts above
should be used.
NOTE: General Vocation: Intercity Coach with duty cycle less than or equal to one (1) stop per mile and all other vocations not listed in severe vocation.
NOTE: Severe Vocation: All Retarders, On/Off Highway, Refuse, Transit, Shuttle Transit, 2000 MH, and Intercity Coach with duty cycle greater than one (1) stop per mile.
** When an Allison recommended high-efficiency filter is used, the change interval is not until the Change Filter light indicates the filter is contaminated or until it has been in use for 3 years, which ever occurs first. No mileage restrictions
apply. High efficiency filters are only approved for use with AT/MT/HT Series.
* For additional information regarding the polyester internal filter see the latest revision of SIL 9-TR-01.
††† DEXRON®-VI shall not be used in Allison 500, 600, or 700 Series transmissions (AT, MT, HT/V/CLT products).