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: Who makes TranSynd fluid??


rangervx
03-18-2004, 03:20 PM
Who makes and where can I find it??? Thanks in advance.


Joe

Idle_Chatter
03-18-2004, 03:27 PM
I'm not sure, Joe, but I believe that someone posted a few months ago that Transynd is made under contract by Castrol. As far as locating it, best place is an Allison Dealer (look at http://www.vicinity.com/allisontrans/startprx.hm)


Edited by: Idle_Chatter

rangervx
03-18-2004, 03:33 PM
THANKS I_C


Joe

Mike L.
03-18-2004, 03:57 PM
Castrol

hoot
03-18-2004, 04:10 PM
http://www.uscom.com/~hoot/cars/duramax/gmc/allisonfluid/images/DSCN2019.jpg

salesrep
09-03-2004, 08:07 AM
TranSynd <SUP>™
Product Data Sheet
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DESCRIPTION
TranSynd™ is a premium, synthetic, universal powershift and automatic transmission fluid.
TranSynd™ is engineered to remain stable under the most severe conditions.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS </DIR></DIR></SUP>



<LI>• Excellent thermal and oxidation stability resists deposit formation </LI>




<LI>• High viscosity index synthetic base fluids provide superior high/low temperature performance </LI>




<LI>• Excellent shear stability </LI>




<LI>• Excellent corrosion and foaming resistance </LI>




<LI>• Reduced used oil disposal costs </LI>




<LI>• Extended drain intervals </LI>




<LI>• Extended filter change intervals </LI>




<LI>• Compatible with most other automotive transmission fluids and seals </LI>




<LI>• One fluid for year-round use in all geographic locations </LI>



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APPLICATION </DIR></DIR>
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The unique formulation of TranSynd<SUP>™ can be used in a variety of applications: </DIR></DIR></SUP>



<LI>• Inter/intracity buses </LI>




<LI>• Vans, school buses </LI>




<LI>• Refuse fleets </LI>




<LI>• Emergency vehicles </LI>




<LI>• Commercial vehicles and trucks </LI>




<LI>• Motorhomes </LI>




<LI>• On/Off-highway vehicles </LI>




<LI>• Light Duty Pickup Trucks and Passenger cars where DEXRON<SUP>-III is approved </LI>


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In addition, TranSynd<SUP>™ meets or exceeds the performance requirements set forth by OEMs and listed or approved under the following specifications: </DIR></DIR></SUP>



<LI>• DEXRON<SUP>-III (G-34010) </LI>




<LI>• Allison TES-295 (AN-011001) </LI>




<LI>• Allison C-4 (27403598) </LI>




<LI>• Voith Transmission </LI>




<LI>• ZF Transmissions </LI>


</SUP>
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HEALTH &amp; SAFETY
Material Safety Data Sheets are available. These can be obtained from the address on this document.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES SUPPORT
Place order, order inquiry, Data sheets, MSDS, pricing </DIR></DIR>


9300 Pulaski Highway • Baltimore, MD 21220-2495 • 888.ATF.LUBE • 410.574.5000 • (Fax) 800.388.9474 • (Fax) 410.682.9408 TRANSYND, CASTROL, and the Castrol logo are registered trademarks of Castrol Limited, used under license.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Viscosity, ASTM D-445, cSt
@40°C (104°F) 38.9
@100°C (212°F) 7.3
Brookfield Viscosity, ASTM D-2983, cP@-40°C (-40°F) 8,400
Viscosity Index, ASTM D-2270 168
Specific Gravity, ASTM D-287, @ 16°C (60°F) 0.85
Flash Point, ASTM D-92, °C/°F 235/455
Fire Point, ASTM D-92, °C/°F 274/525
Pour Point, ASTM D-97, °C/°F -55/-67
Total Acid Number, ASTM D-664, mg KOH/gm 1
4-Ball Wear, ASTM

Forced Induction
09-03-2004, 08:56 AM
Well that about answers that! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

dmaxalliTech
09-03-2004, 11:52 AM
where can I find it???


Joe You can get it here (http://www.gmdieseltech.com/store2/cart.php?target=category&amp;action=view&amp;category_id=2 78&amp;pageID=2) if you cant find it locally