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AMSOIL Torque-Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
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Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATD)
Recommended for use in applications specifying
Allison® TES-295 or C4, DEXRON® III, MERCON®,
Voith G-1363, ZF® TE-ML 14C
Package sizes include:
1-Gallon Bottle
1-Gallon Bottles (case of 4)
2.5-Gallon Bottle
2.5-Gallon Bottles (case of 2)
16-Gallon Keg
30-Gallon Drum
55-Gallon Drum
275-Gallon Tote


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
they reduce the effective service life of transmissions.
Delivering the ultimate in 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. 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™.
* Depending on duty cycle, local conditions, oil analysis and/or OEM recommendations.
THERMAL AND OXIDATIVE STABILITY
Hot weather and operating conditions are no excuse for poor transmission reliability. By delivering a
slower than normal oxidation rate, AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ prevents sludge that blocks small valves,
prevents varnish that restricts component movement and reduces oil thickening that slows down 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.
SHEAR STABLE
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 unmatched film strength of AMSOIL Torque-Drive™
prevents wear, significantly increasing the transmission service life.
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™ assures consistent, smooth clutch engagement with no harsh shifting throughout the life of
the fluid. AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ maintains proper coefficients of friction, prevents clutch glazing
and prevents elongated shift times.
EXTREME TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
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 operations and can be used
immediately upon start-up.

AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is based on the same type of chemistry as
TransSynd®. This fine Infra-red (IR) scan, revealing a chemical "picture" of both products, shows no
measurable differences.
Product Applications
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, C-4,
Dexron® III, Mercon,® Voith G-1363 or 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.
Where extended drain intervals are not specified by the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM), it is recommended that AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ be evaluated with oil analysis at
standard OEM drain intervals or more frequently to establish proper drain interval. Where
extended drain intervals are recommended by the OEM, follow that recommendation. This
includes the recommendations set by Allison® in document #1099F for TES-295 fluids.
Physical Data
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Torque-Drive™
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TranSynd®
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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7.41
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7.36
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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37.14
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37.29
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Brookfield Viscosity @ -40°C (cP)
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8411
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8400
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Density @ 60°F (lb/gal)
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7.038
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7.047
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Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92)
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230 (446)
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232 (450)
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97)
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-55 (-67)
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-55 (-67)
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Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-4172B: 40 kg, 75°C, 1200 rpm, 1 hr) mm
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0.45
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0.45
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Copper Corrosion (150°C, 3 hr)
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1B
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Spectrographic Analysis
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Boron (ppm)
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133
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136
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Calcium (ppm)
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28
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29
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Phosphorous (ppm)
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230
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235
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PHYSICAL DATA AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD) & Castrol/Allison Transynd® Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
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