What is the Allison 1000 and 2000 Series?
Allison groups its 1000 and 2000 Series for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. Its product directory lists family capability up to 365 hp and 700 lb-ft. Those upper figures do not mean every model or installed transmission has the same rating.
What matters in a comparison
For a 1000- or 2000-series work truck, record the specific model and control generation. Compare it with the engine and completed vehicle’s approved workload. Ask about the correct fluid specification, service records and any auxiliary requirements. A pickup-oriented description or a general family maximum is not a substitute for the commercial vehicle’s own documentation.
Fluids & filters
Commercial on-highway Allison 1000/2000 product families; identify the actual transmission, not only the truck badge.
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Identify the unit first
Use these details to match the manufacturer's application record before choosing a fluid or ordering a filter.
- Exact transmission model and serial number
- Sump depth and installed filter identity
- Prognostics enabled/disabled status
- Duty cycle and applicable coverage requirements
Fluid specifications
Transmission lubricant
Allison-approved TES 668 automatic transmission fluid; TES 295 remains approved.
Commercial on-highway 1000/2000 applications; choose an actually approved product from Allison’s current list.
Source 1 ↗Filter numbers & cross-references
A catalogue cross-reference links part numbers. It does not confirm that either part fits every version of this model. Match the original part to the unit first, then check the replacement manufacturer's application and any supersession.
Control-main spin-on filter
1000/2000 control-main position. With Prognostics enabled or Allison Extended Coverage, retain the required Genuine Allison filter; these catalogue cross-references are not Allison approval for those uses.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗Manufacturer catalogue cross-references
- Baldwin BT8460Check catalogue ↗
- WIX 57701Check catalogue ↗
Shallow-pan suction filter
Overhaul only; shallow-pan application. Confirm interchangeability under Allison SIL 12-1K2K-10 for the specific serial number.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗Manufacturer catalogue cross-references
No independently supported alternate number is listed here.
The internal suction filter is an overhaul-service item, not a routine spin-on replacement.
Source 1 ↗Official service and parts reference ↗
What still needs unit-specific confirmation
- Deep-pan suction part number withheld: the OEM consumer brochure and the currently linked service publication disagree. Confirm the serial-specific part through Allison before ordering.
- Aftermarket control-filter cataloguing does not establish Allison Prognostics or Extended Coverage eligibility.
Official service and parts references
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Source 3 ↗ Source 4 ↗Follow the current manufacturer's manual for the identified unit. This page does not set a drain interval, fill quantity or repair procedure.
Questions to take to the supplier
- What exact model and control generation are fitted?
- Which engine and vehicle ratings are approved?
- Are application-specific service records available?
Sources & limits
Manufacturer material supports the identification and overview above. Comparison considerations and supplier questions are Truck University’s original editorial interpretation, prepared with AI assistance. They are not an independent performance test or expert inspection.
Model-family reference only. Availability, specifications and service requirements can differ by year, market and configuration. Verify the actual vehicle or component using its identification and current manufacturer documentation. Do not use this page as a parts-fitment, modification, repair or loading instruction.
Published specifications and examples retain their labelled units; the header preferences apply to calculators.
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