ATF HD 389

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ATF HD 389 is a high performance automatic transmission fluid designed for use in Allison on-highway heavy-duty transmissions, which require a TES-389 Schedule One ATF. ATF HD 389 is also suitable for use in passenger car, light truck and bus transmissions requiring a DEXRON®-III H fluid.

High performance automatic transmission fluid

ATF HD 389 is formulated with premium base oils in combination with advanced additive technologies designed to deliver robust oxidation and thermal stability; reliable friction control; good load carrying capability and long-term wear and corrosion protection. ATF HD 389 is formulated to protect against harmful deposit, sludge and varnish formation, offering a long, low maintenance system service life under severe operating conditions.

Benefits

  • Advanced formulation promotes protection against wear and corrosion in gears, bearings and clutch systems, helping increase uptime
  • Designed to maintain reliable friction control for smooth shift action
  • Formulated for seal compatibility, helping prevent cracking – especially effective in protecting fluoroelastomer seals used in Allison heavy-duty transmissions
  • Base oil and additive combination offers advanced oxidation stability, helping protect against lacquers, sludge, and other harmful deposits
  • Reliable low-temperature fluidity promotes rapid oil circulation and wear protection during cold weather start-up

Applications

  • ATF HD 389 is designed for Allison on-highway, heavy-duty transmissions which require a TES-389 Schedule One ATF
  • ATF HD 389 is also suitable for use in most pre-2006 automatic transmissions built by General Motors, Ford Motor Company and other makes which need a highperformance, multi-purpose, power transmission fluid
  • ATF HD 389 may be used in BMW vehicles fitted with GM 4L30-E 4-speed transmissions and GM 5L40-E 5-speed transmissions (gasoline models)
  • ATF HD 389 may also be used in power assisted steering systems that permit the use of a Dexron-III type fluid. It should not be used in steering or active suspension systems that call for specific semisynthetic or synthetic fluids, as the response speed may not be sufficiently fast
  • ATF HD 389 may also be used as a wide temperature range anti-wear hydraulic fluid for mobile, industrial and marine applications. The viscosity corresponds to ISO VG 32

Specifications

  • Allison
  • Bosch
  • Caterpillar
  • Ford
  • General Motors
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Toyota
  • Volvo
  • Weber-Hydraulik

Approvals

  • Allison TES-389 AA-33902015
  • Weber-Hydraulik Hydraulic cab cylinder Hydraulic hand pump
  • Volvo 97340
  • Allison C-4
  • Bosch TE-ML 09 [1]
  • Caterpillar TO-2
  • Ford M2C138-CJ
  • Ford M2C166-H
  • Ford Mercon
  • General Motors DEXRON-III H
  • Mercedes-Benz MB 236.5
  • Toyota Type T
  • ZF TE-ML 04D

Typical test data

Test Test Methods Results
Shelf Life: 60 months from date of filling indicated on the product label.
Viscosity, Kinematic, 100°C, mm²/s ASTM D445 7.1
Viscosity, Kinematic, 40°C, mm²/s ASTM D445 34.9
Viscosity, Brookfield, -40°C, mPa.s ASTM D2983 13,700
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 172
Density, 15°C, kg/l ASTM D4052 0.856
Flash Point COC, °C ASTM D92 220
Pour Point, °C ASTM D5950 -51
Colour — Red

Source: PDS 22 May 2025 · Product Data Sheet

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