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Red synthetic automatic transmission fluid in a 5 gal bucket

VALVOLINE

VALVOLINE 887980 Syn Gard ES Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 gal

SKU CH-5NGT-CSD1E

Synthetic automatic transmission fluid in a 5 gal bucket meeting Allison TES-295, Dexron IIIH and Mercon V specifications

  • Synthetic base formulation resists oxidation and thermal breakdown
  • Viscosity index 185 maintains stable flow across temperature extremes
  • Meets Allison TES-295, Dexron IIIH, Mercon V and other OEM specs
  • Five-gallon bucket suits fleet or shop refill operations
  • High 392 °F boiling point protects under severe duty

VALVOLINE Syn Gard ES Automatic Transmission Fluid

This synthetic ATF is formulated for automatic transmissions in commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. It meets a wide range of manufacturer specifications including Allison, Mercon V, Dexron III, MAN and ZF standards. The fluid is suited for fleets and operators requiring a single product for mixed transmission types.

Practical limits of the specifications covered

The fluid satisfies Allison C-4 and TES-295 requirements for extended drain intervals in vocational applications. It also meets Mercon V and Dexron IIIG/IIIH specs for compatible passenger-car and light-truck transmissions. It is not intended for transmissions requiring Ford Type F, CVT fluid or dual-clutch specific formulations.

Five-gallon capacity for fleet service

The 5 gal bucket provides enough volume for multiple full refills or top-offs across a mixed fleet. High viscosity index of 185 and a boiling point of 392 Degrees F support consistent shift quality under heavy loads. Smaller operations with only one or two vehicles may find the container size excessive for occasional use.

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Price $160.99
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Brand nameVALVOLINE

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 5 gal bucket or a smaller container?

The 5 gal bucket suits fleets or shops doing multiple full fluid changes; a smaller bottle is more practical for a single top-up or a one-time service on a personal vehicle.

What does the viscosity index of 185 tell me about shift feel in daily driving?

A viscosity index of 185 means the fluid resists thinning at high temperature and thickening in cold starts, so shift quality stays consistent from winter mornings to loaded highway runs.

Which transmission standards does this fluid meet and what do they limit in practice?

It meets Allison C-4, TES-295, Dexron IIIG/IIIH, Mercon V, MAN 339 variants, Volvo 97341 and ZF TE-ML03D, covering most North-American and European automatic transmissions and capping use to those approved applications.

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