Volvo Trucks will now offer Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid, a fully synthetic SAE 75W-80 transmission lubricant, engineered specifically for the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission.

Depending on vehicle and application, Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid is approved for drain intervals up to 500,000 miles, which helps reduce operating costs.

“Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid is designed to help the I-Shift maintain its peak operating efficiency,” said Chris Stadler, Volvo Trucks product manager. “It has been developed to deliver the correct frictional responses, material compatibility and unique viscosity grade needed for optimized fuel economy and fluid durability demanded by the I-Shift.” 

Volvo I-Shift transmission fluid’s 75W-80 viscosity grade helps it maintain its fuel efficiency benefits through reduced viscous churn, smoother gear meshing and easier pumping and filtering. The high viscosity index allows for outstanding low-temperature fluidity for quicker starts, easy shifts and reduced wear during cold start-ups while providing strong lubricating films at higher temperatures, Volvo says.

On top of that, Volvo says the transmission fluid offers outstanding thermal durability and oxidation resistance, which helps protect against deposit formation and contributes to long seal life and extended oil drain and service intervals.

Volvo I-Shift Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 is the preferred transmission fluid for the Volvo I-Shift, which is now standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market.

Volvo I-Shift Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80 is available in both five-gallon pails (VP0120548) and four one-gallon jugs (VPO120549).