PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 07: TRANSMISSION
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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3.4 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL
TABLE 1
Allison Transmission Recommended Fluid And Filter Change Intervals (with retarder)
For transit and intercity coach with duty cycle greater than one (1) stop per mile.
Using TES389 or Mixture
1
Using 100% TranSynd or TES295 Approved
Fluid
1
Fluid
Filters
Fluid
Filters
Main & Lube Internal Main & Lube Internal
6,000 Miles
Note: always replace
main and lube filters
with the fluid change
6,000 Miles
Note: always replace
main and lube filters
with the fluid change
Overhaul 84,000 Miles
Note: always replace
fluid every two main
and lube filters changes
42,000 Miles Overhaul
1
Refer to SECTION 24A : LUBRICATION & SERVICING SCHEDULE for important information regarding fluid and filter servicing.
3.4.1 Fluid and Filter Change Information
Allison transmissions are factory fill with Castrol
TranSynd fluid. Fluid change must be performed
with the vehicle on a flat and level surface and
with parking brake applied. Fluid and filter change
frequency is determined by the severity of service
and operating conditions of the transmission and
by the filter equipment installed. More frequent
changes may be required when operations are
subject to high levels of contamination or
overheating. Filters must be changed at or before
recommended intervals.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The transmission is equipped with High
Capacity filters. High Capacity filters allow for
increased fluid and filter change intervals in
transmissions utilizing TES295 approved fluid or
TranSynd. High Capacity filters elimi
nate the
requirement of the initial 5000 miles (8000km)
main filter change.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Allison Transmission recommends that
customers use fluid analysis as the primary
method for determining fluid change intervals.
Many customers have a syst
ematical annual
transmission fluid change while, in many cases,
fluid analysis could demonstrate that the
transmission fluid is still in good condition and a
fluid change is not required. In the absence of a
fluid analysis program, the fluid change interval
listed in TABLE 1 should be used.
IMPORTANT NOTE
A mixture of TES295 and TES389 fluid must
continue to use the TES389 fluid change
intervals, until two fluid changes with only
TES295 fluid have occurred, at which time the
TES295 schedule may be used.

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in