Product code AUDCT
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
Synthetic DCT fluid for ATV and UTV dual-clutch gearboxes
- DCT-specific synthetic fluid for ATV and UTV dual-clutch gearboxes
- Supports precise wet-clutch control under trail heat
- Protects gears and clutches through repeated shift cycles
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Product overview
The Can-Am Maverick R uses a dual-clutch transmission, which puts a side-by-side in the same fluid category as a performance car. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid is formulated specifically for it.
The fluid manages wet-clutch engagement and lubricates the gear set at the same time, and at 8,900 cP at -40°C it still moves on a cold start.
What the formula does
- Protects heavily loaded, high-torque gears and bearings against wear in severe operating conditions.
- Prevents shudder, which keeps shifts fast and smooth and helps extend transmission life.
- Resists extreme heat when the machine is worked hard, and stays fluid in cold weather for quick starts.
Where this fluid fits
Use in:
- Can-Am Maverick R dual-clutch transmissions
How a dual-clutch gearbox differs from a geared automatic
A dual-clutch transmission is a geared gearbox operated by two clutches, one handling the odd gears and one handling the even gears, with the next ratio pre-selected so the handoff takes a fraction of a second. There is no torque converter in the middle, which is the reason a fluid developed for a geared automatic is not a drop-in substitute.
The fluid in a dual-clutch unit has two jobs running at once. It controls how the clutches take up, and it lubricates a loaded gear set at the same time, so a formula has to satisfy both rather than trading one against the other. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid is engineered for that combined duty in Can-Am Maverick R dual-clutch transmissions, while a conventional side-by-side gear case is served by ATV/UTV Transmission and Differential Fluid.
Shudder and lurching at low speed
Dual-clutch transmissions are capable of seamless, split-second shifts, but the same design can shudder or lurch at low speeds when engagement is not held steady. That is the behavior a driver is most likely to notice, and it shows up at crawling pace rather than at full throttle.
This fluid is engineered to keep engagement stable and prevent shudder, which is what produces consistently fast, smooth shifts and helps extend the life of the transmission. Passenger-car dual-clutch gearboxes carry the same kind of requirement and a different product, AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid, so the two are not interchangeable.
Passengers, cargo, and rough terrain
The weight of passengers, accessories, and cargo, combined with aggressive driving through tough terrain, puts a serious load on a side-by-side transmission. The extreme pressure and high torque of severe-duty operation can break an oil down and let it thin out, and once the thickness is gone the gears and bearings are exposed.
Synthetic ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid carries the film strength to resist that pressure and protect heavily loaded, high-torque gears and bearings in the most severe operating conditions. A viscosity index of 170 describes how little the fluid's thickness moves between a cold gearbox and a hot one.
Heat, cold, and the machine that sits between rides
Extreme heat breaks lubricants down and leaves harmful deposits and accelerated wear behind. This formula resists those effects and cools critical components, and at the cold end its Brookfield viscosity is 8,900 cP at -40°C in ASTM D2983, the measure that describes how the fluid behaves at the bottom of its temperature range.
Rust and corrosion protection covers the other half of a powersports machine's life, the part spent parked. A side-by-side that sits for weeks between rides is not under load, but the internal surfaces still need cover, and this fluid is built to fight rust and corrosion through those stretches.
Service life
Follow the original equipment manufacturer's oil change recommendation.
Good to know
- The fluid is Warranty Secure, so running it keeps the factory warranty intact.
Typical technical properties
| Kinematic viscosity at 100°C (ASTM D445) | 7.6 cSt |
|---|---|
| Kinematic viscosity at 40°C (ASTM D445) | 38.7 cSt |
| Viscosity index (ASTM D2270) | 170 |
| Brookfield viscosity at -40°C (ASTM D2983) | 8,900 cP |
| Flash point (ASTM D92) | 228°C (442°F) |
| Fire point (ASTM D92) | 242°C (468°F) |
Typical properties published by AMSOIL, checked July 2026. These are representative values rather than a specification, and they change when AMSOIL updates a formula.
Package sizes and product codes
| Product code | Package size | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| AUDCTQT-EA | Quart Bottle | Each |
| AUDCTQT-CA | Bottle | Case of 12 |
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Product documents
AMSOIL publishes the full technical detail for this product in these documents.
Where to order
Confirm this formula is the match for the vehicle or equipment in the AMSOIL product guides, then order ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid online. Existing members can sign in to apply the discount automatically.
Details and questions
What fluid does a Can-Am Maverick R dual-clutch transmission take?
AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid is formulated for Can-Am Maverick R dual-clutch transmissions and stands in as an alternative to the original equipment fluid. It handles clutch engagement and gear lubrication in the same fill, and it is available to order online in quart bottles or a case of 12.
Can I use automatic transmission fluid in a dual-clutch gearbox?
No. A dual-clutch gearbox has no torque converter and engages its clutches directly, so the fluid requirement is not the same as it is in a geared automatic. Filling a dual-clutch unit with an automatic transmission fluid asks that fluid to do a job it was not developed for, which makes the machine's specified product the right call.
Is this the same as AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid for cars?
No, they are separate products for separate machines. Passenger-car and performance-car dual-clutch transmissions take AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid, while this formula is engineered for Can-Am Maverick R dual-clutch transmissions in a powersports machine.
Why does a dual-clutch transmission shudder at low speed?
Dual-clutch transmissions deliver seamless, split-second shifts, but the same design can shudder or lurch at low speeds when engagement is not held steady. This fluid is engineered to keep engagement stable and prevent shudder, which keeps shifts fast and smooth and helps extend the life of the transmission.
How often should the dual-clutch transmission fluid be changed?
Follow the original equipment manufacturer's oil change recommendation for the machine. A side-by-side run with heavy cargo, passengers, accessories, and aggressive terrain sits at the severe end of that schedule, so the owner's manual is the reference rather than a fixed number of hours.
How does the fluid behave in cold weather?
Its Brookfield viscosity is 8,900 cP at -40°C in the ASTM D2983 test, and its viscosity index is 170, so the fluid still moves at the cold end and holds its thickness steadily as the gearbox heats up. That range is what supports fast starts through the year.
Will running it affect the factory warranty?
No. The fluid is Warranty Secure and is backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty, so replacing the manufacturer-branded product with it keeps the factory warranty intact. It is a high-performance replacement rather than an unapproved substitution.