Beverage routes combine heavy payloads, short distances, and idling at stops. Most engine and transmission makers define this as severe service with shorter intervals; use those schedules.
Stock by truck spec, not truck brand
Distributors often run trucks from several model years with different engines and transmissions. Build a fluid table by unit number and consolidate only where specifications match.
Products by equipment.
Confirm the lubricant type, grade, and specifications in each equipment manual before ordering.
Route and bay trucks
Side-load and rear-load beverage trucks carry heavy loads with constant stops. Match each engine’s oil category and each automatic transmission’s fluid standard.
Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
Are beverage route trucks severe service?
Usually. Check the engine and transmission makers’ definitions of severe duty and follow the matching schedule.
What fluid goes in a liftgate?
The hydraulic fluid the liftgate maker lists, often a specific ISO grade or an ATF; check the liftgate manual.
General maintenance information. Always follow your equipment manufacturer’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.