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  1. URSATDX

    Allison AT1545 failures

    What temperatures are you guys seeing on your 1545s? Mine is still 15w40 and even after an hours drive with outside temps at 50 I'm only seeing 135 or so degrees on the gauge and verified with an infrared temp gun. I can heat it up to 180 or so if I spend some time climbing hills or driving...
  2. URSATDX

    Allison AT1545 failures

    No doubt ATF would be my choice. It"s changing from one to the other that is worrisome.
  3. URSATDX

    Allison AT1545 failures

    So many differing opinions. ATF vs MO. I'd love to replace the oil with a modern high quality ATF. vs If it works don't fix it. https://www.allisontransmission.com/parts-service/approved-fluids/off-highway-fluids
  4. URSATDX

    Allison AT1545 failures

    9k showing on the odo and it still works fine. 15w40 MO looks clean. Any thoughts on what brand of 15w40 would be a good choice when I do the fluid and filter(s) changes on the trans. 15w40 specs/additive packages have changed a lot over the past 20 years or so. Very hesitant to swap to ATF...
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