Motor Oil Info

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, TES-389, C-4, Dexron III, Mercon, Voith 55.6335.XX (G-1363) or ZF 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. AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is based on the same type of chemistry as TranSynd.

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 automatic transmission fluids, transmissions using AMSOIL Torque-Drive have quick response times during cold operation and can be used immediately upon startup.

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, significantly increasing the 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 elongated shift times.

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 Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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.

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 reduce the effective service life of transmissions. Delivering maximum 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.

Varying speeds and loads causes torque multiplication and extreme stress on gears and bearings. To prevent wear damage resulting from insufficient fluid film, AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient ATF is formulated with high film strength (shear stability) and a select anti-wear/extreme-pressure additive that develops a boundary layer of protection between metal surfaces. Even though AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is a low-viscosity, fuel-efficient fluid, it has demonstrated its ability to protect as well as or better than higher-viscosity fluids in the most severe industry tests.

Modern transmissions are smaller in design, yet are called upon to deliver smoother shifts and longer fluid-life capabilities in higher-horsepower and higher torque conditions. AMSOIL placed great emphasis on developing a fluid to effectively address the complex demands related to friction. AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid delivers out-standing clutch-holding capacity (static friction), torque transfer ability (dynamic friction) and anti-shudder properties (slipping torque-converter clutches).

Hot temperatures are no excuse for poor reliability. Naturally heat-resistant and heavily fortified with anti-oxidants, AMSOIL Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid exceeds the most demanding oxidation requirements. It delivers outstanding protection against sludge and varnish deposits that clod narrow oil passages and contribute to clutch glazing. AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient ATF protects hot-running transmissions.

Cold, thick automatic transmission fluid lengthens shift times and reduces energy efficiency (fuel economy). AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is wax-free and delivers extraordinary cold-flow performance (<-60F pour point). It helps improve shifting response and energy efficiency while reducing warm-up times.

New AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) is engineered to exceed the requirements of GM, Ford, and Toyota where low-viscosity oil is required. The highly-specialized properties of this fuel efficient fluid provide outstanding performance without compromising protection, even in severe operating conditions.

Automatic transmissions have become increasingly complex as vehicle manufacturers strive to improve efficiency while satisfying consumer demands. Smaller, smoother-shifting transmission with longer fluid life capabilities and heavier load capacities are now standard. Traditional ATFs, however, are unable to meet these extreme requirements, and new fluids have emerged with each new advancement in transmission engineering. AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is formulated with the highest-quality components to exceed the most stringent industry standards.

Many use synthetic transmission fluid in their cars.  One product that is often used is the AMSOIL synthetic transmission fluid (ATF).  This fluid exceeds the performance requirements for domestic and foreign automatic transmission fluid applications.  It provides automatic transmissions, and some  power steering units  with excellent lubricating protection and better performance over a wider temperature range than conventional automatic transmission fluids.

Here are some features of the AMSOIL automatic transmission fluid:

~ resists oxidation and thermal degradation

~ provides low temperature protection

~ anti-wear protection

~ extends drain intervals

~ compatible with other synthetic and petroleum automatic transmission fluids

Transmission run hot , often leading to transmission fluid oxidation, causing clutch glazing and deterioration in shift quality. Clutch glazing can be felt as an elongated, slipping or sluggish shifting feel, and it’s usually a precursor to transmission failure. AMSOIL Synthetic Universal Transmission Fluid (ATF) provides maximum protection against oxidation and clutch glazing.

Although differential designs have remained relatively unchanged over the past 30 years, their operating environments have changed drastically. Modern differentials are subjected to as much as 93 percent more horsepower, towing limits up to 18,000 lbs, extreme operating temperatures and decreased fluid volume.