Torque-Drive® Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Torque-Drive® Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid A Specialty Transmission Fluid which covers this and more: Allison TES-295, TES-389, TES-668, C-4

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Torque Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

Replaces the updated Castrol TranSynd

Amsoil Torque Drive replaces Castrol TranSynd automatic Transmission Fluid

 

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Upgrade your Commercial Trans-Fluid to Torque Drive!! See the reviews!

New updated formulation – Engineered to eliminate deficiencies common to 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. 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. AMSOIL Torque-Drive is a multi-functional fluid ideal for mixed fleets of vehicles, meeting the most stringent heavy-duty transmission specifications and helping eliminate compatibility concerns and misapplication.

Torque Drive Wear Protection

Transmissions operating under severe-service conditions can cause transmission fluid to break down and allow damaging metal-to-metal contact and increased wear. AMSOIL Torque-Drive is formulated to exceed industry requirements. Torque-Drive’s top-of-the-line synthetic base oils and premium additives deliver superior viscosity retention and high film strength to help prevent wear and reduce operating temperatures during severe-service operating conditions.

Torque Drive 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 helps ensure consistent, smooth clutch engagement in heavy-duty applications throughout the life of the fluid. AMSOIL Torque-Drive maintains proper coefficients of friction, and helps prevent clutch glazing and elongated shift times.

Torque Drive can handle the HEAT! 

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.

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. Transmissions using AMSOIL Torque-Drive have quick response times during cold operation and can be used immediately upon startup.

Torque Drive Product Applications – Newly added specification in green

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, TES-668; C-4; Ford MERCON V; GM DEXRON III-H; Isuzu SCS; JASO 1-A; MAN 339 Type V-1, 339 Type V-2, 339 Type Z-1, 339 Type Z-2, 339 Type Z-3, 339F; MB 236.91, 236.10; Voith 55.6335, 55.6336; Volvo 97340, 97341; ZF TE-ML 03D, TE-ML 04D, TE-ML 14A, TE-ML 14B, TE-ML 14C, TE-ML 17C, TE-ML 20B, TE-ML 20C.

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, tow trucks and more.

Transmission Fluid Service Interval

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.

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Amsoil Product Warranty Torque Drive and others
AMSOIL products are backed by a Limited Liability Warranty. For complete information visit www.amsoil.com/warranty.aspx.

General Health and Safety Statement
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended applications and according to the recommendations in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). An SDS is available online at www.amsoil.com or upon request at (715) 392-7101. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Recycle used oil and bottle.

Torque-Drive Reviews

Amazing in my Allison

By  JEREMIAH,  a  Verified Buyer  from  SE PA  on  October 13, 2022
2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Allison 1000 6 sp. 43,000 miles. 2nd owner. Shifts much smoother, seems quieter, and runs about 10 degrees cooler. Not sure if the original owner ever had the fluid changed on his baby but it’s a great peace of mind running Torque Drive in my Allison.

Torque Drive

By  THOMAS,  a  Verified Buyer  on  July 23, 2022
I run both my trucks on Amsoil products. I recently purchased a used Duramax to pull my fifth wheel camper. Not knowing recent maintenance intervals, I decided to do a full Amsoil change over including Torque Drive. Reading blogs about what fluid to run in an Allison transmission is quite entertaining and controversial. Amsoil has always done me well, so I decided to go with the Torque Drive. My transmission shifts are unnoticeable when not pulling and firm and crisp while pulling my trailer in tow/haul mode. I was really considering having my transmission rebuilt, but now it is working so flawlessly, I’m going to keep running it as is.

Great for T56 manual 6 speeds

By  BRUCE,  a  Verified Buyer  on  May 04, 2022

I’ve used this for years in my CTSV manual transmission and especially works great for a slightly worn transmission. Made it shift like new. Great protection for the track and strip never had an issue. 10 years strong.

Torque-Drive in my Allison Transmission

By  GIOVANNI,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Alberta   on  April 17, 2022
The dealership had serviced my Allison Transmission at about the 100K km mark. They had used Dextron VI GM transmission oil. That oil was in service for about 90K km. I was noticing that the transmission operating temp was running much higher than I was accustomed to. Even after cleaning the transmission oil cooler. When towing it got up to 93° C or higher. Not towing it would get up to 75°C. With Amsoil’s Torque Drive, which is the correct oil for the Allison. The oil temperature barely gets over 30°C when not towing. Which is how it operated when the transmission was new. I’m looking forward the pulling my large fifth wheel. The transmission should be worry free.

Best there is.

By  JOHN,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Southern Louisiana   on  March 29, 2022
I bought my 2008 gmc 2500 duramax z71 new. While i waited for it to come it, i researched every oil there was and amsoil Torque Drive was far above everything else. At 2500 miles, i changed every fluid it had. I have 400,000 miles on the truck now, not one component has been opened or needed work from wear. Including the transmission. Its all i run in everything i own. There website is second to known. You put in what you have, from four wheelers, to motorcycles to trucks, and they have the exact amount and type you need from front to back. I can’t imagine ever not using their products.

Use in tr6060 and t56

By  WILLIAM,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Dallas  on  November 13, 2021
I’ve been using this fluid for the past 5 years in a dedicated track car (C6 Z06) with a T56 and now a TR6060. Both transmissions are running carbon blocker rings and this fluid by far has been the smoothest shifting fluid I’ve tried. I will also note during heavy track abuse, just switching to this fluid has dropped trans temps about 15 degrees.

Amsoil torque drive transmission fluid is absolutely what i

By  WILLIAM,  a  Verified Buyer  from  Grand Island ny  on  February 13, 2021
I swear by all amsoil products in all our vehicles…my wife’s tahoe..my hd work truck..my equipment and my toys…I was figuring out my options of either a rebuild or getting a new tranny.. transmission wasn’t quite shot but I was noticing some sloppy and rough shifting after a long plowing session…I took a shot and tried it..and it 100% turned it around..Allison transmission.. filter change and put in new fluid.. almost immediate results.. was amazed.. drove for a couple weeks and did it again.. transmission is better than it ever was…runs wayyyy cooler and I also gained some serious mpg back…

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