BTS Trans Fluid Question/Poll - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

dboyw · 01-11-2012, 07:19 PM

Well, the BTS trans is to be built tomorrow. Had a nice chat with Brian about what the truck is and used for. I asked him about which trans fluid would be OK to use since I will be using Amsoil, regular ATF or Torque-Drive.

The ATF is Mercon V rated Torque-Drive is Mercon.

He says that either will be fine due to the increase clutch in the new trans.

So the question/poll is, which would you use and why?

I'm still thinking of using the Torque-Drive but wanted others opinions.

Thanks

BJS · 01-12-2012, 09:33 AM

I though BTS put Schaffers in their transmissions...

You've had the TD in your trans up to this point, it appears to be the slightly more expensive formulation however seems to be designed to take a bit more abuse.

dboyw · 01-12-2012, 06:44 PM

He does, but he cannot ship with fluid in the trans. I have an Amsoil warehouse within 15 miles and go there for my oil and such.

JLDickmon · 01-13-2012, 06:38 AM

I use Merc V

trackspeeder · 01-13-2012, 07:20 PM

I use Mobil or Vavoline fluids myself. Mercon V rated.

WD40 · 01-14-2012, 12:36 AM

I though BTS put Schaffers in their transmissions...
He does and that's what I use in mine. Don't know anything about Amsoil you are
wanting to use, but I would use there best Synthetic. By what I read they are both rated for Ford, GM, big and small on and off road.

Engineered specifically for the Allison TES-295 transmission fluid specification.

AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles.

So looks like it's up to you, one is a few bucks cheaper than the other, all ATF Synthetic
cost to much now days.
Doug

01-11-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	BTS Trans Fluid Question/Poll Well, the BTS trans is to be built tomorrow. Had a nice chat with Brian about what the truck is and used for. I asked him about which trans fluid would be OK to use since I will be using Amsoil, regular ATF or Torque-Drive. The ATF is Mercon V rated Torque-Drive is Mercon. He says that either will be fine due to the increase clutch in the new trans. So the question/poll is, which would you use and why? I'm still thinking of using the Torque-Drive but wanted others opinions. Thanks __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

01-12-2012, 09:33 AM	#2
BJS SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 141 Times in 134 Posts	I though BTS put Schaffers in their transmissions... You've had the TD in your trans up to this point, it appears to be the slightly more expensive formulation however seems to be designed to take a bit more abuse. __________________ Brandon 95 F350 Centurion Conversion Bronco (Crew Cab SRW) 4X4 4.10, Isspro Performax Boost, Pyro, & trans temp on the A-pillar, BDP Stage 1 injectors, Open air intake, Dpp Downpipe, Self built E4OD with parts from Racer-X, Tony Wildman Chip, Early '99 Intercooler.

01-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#3
dboyw SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 314 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts View Photos By: dboyw	He does, but he cannot ship with fluid in the trans. I have an Amsoil warehouse within 15 miles and go there for my oil and such. __________________ DAN 99.5 F250 CC 4x4 PSD Auto Lariat Home Made Tymar, AIH Plug, ZooDad Mod, WW, G0-5 Coolant, 203* Stat, Billet Housing, Coolant Filter, KCM S.S. HPX, FPR Shimming To 65 lbs, MBRP Cool Duels, CCV Mod, Amsoil Bypass, POR-15 Oil Pan, BTS Trans, Amsoil Torque-Drive Trans Fluid, 6L Trans Cooler, Harpooned Tank, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover with Amsoil Severe Gear, 285s, Custom Bright Box, AC Mod, ISSPRO Gauges, DP Tuner Chip, New Cup Holder(Not Cup Thrower), Excursion Sound Panals, Custom Grill Inserts, Clear Corners, C-BETR mirrors, Rhino Liner, WARN Premium Manual Hubs, Monroe Gas-Magnums, Rear Hellwig Swaybar I think there is more, but I can't remember...

01-13-2012, 06:38 AM	#4
JLDickmon ursus combibo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 49041 Posts: 3,796 Thanks: 37 Thanked 265 Times in 249 Posts View Photos By: JLDickmon	I use Merc V __________________ John '99 F250 7.3L auto 4wd CC/SB

01-13-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
trackspeeder Toys Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Branford CT Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	I use Mobil or Vavoline fluids myself. Mercon V rated. __________________ 01 F250 XLT 4X4,4R100, Dark Highland Green,Green fuzzy dice,Di Pricol Optix gauges,Dura Lite Air Cleaner with protection,MBRP 4" exhaust,CCV Mod,Oil Guard bypass filter, coolant filter,AIC,XM Satilite radio.Coming soon 6oh CAC, more stuff coming. 90 F350 XLT 4X4, E4OD with mods X4TC Torque Converter ,Peeling Red,Stock Air Cleaner, 3.5" exhaust from above, Dura lift fuel pump, Coming soon, Red fuzzy dice more power and a brain. Easy photo button 08 Arctic Cat 700 Diesel Super Duty 4X4, Smoke added.(Yard goat) My other car is a 1946 Fairmont.

01-14-2012, 12:36 AM	#6
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 57 Thanked 111 Times in 107 Posts View Photos By: WD40	I though BTS put Schaffers in their transmissions... He does and that's what I use in mine. Don't know anything about Amsoil you are wanting to use, but I would use there best Synthetic. By what I read they are both rated for Ford, GM, big and small on and off road. Engineered specifically for the Allison TES-295 transmission fluid specification. AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles. So looks like it's up to you, one is a few bucks cheaper than the other, all ATF Synthetic cost to much now days. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

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