Product code AUPT
AMSOIL 100% Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid
Synthetic powertrain fluid for shared ATV and UTV sumps
- Synthetic powertrain fluid for shared ATV and UTV sumps
- Balances clutch, gear, and bearing protection in one formula
- Matched to machines that specify a combined powertrain fluid
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Product overview
Polaris machines that call for Demand Drive or AGL fluid run one formula through the transmission, the differential, the front drive, and the hubs. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid is built to cover all of them from one bottle.
It is wet-brake compatible, which matters on machines that share the fluid with the brakes, and it pours at -50°C for cold-weather work.
What the formula does
- A high-performance alternative to Polaris Demand Drive Fluid and Polaris AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant and Transmission Fluid.
- Protects heavily loaded, high-torque gears and bearings through hauling, plowing, and hard trail work.
- Stays fluid in cold weather so the driveline is protected from the first mile.
Where this fluid fits
Use in:
- Polaris RANGER, RZR, GENERAL, and Sportsman transmissions and differentials, front drives, and hubs calling for Polaris Demand Drive Fluid
- Applications calling for Polaris AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant and Transmission Fluid
- ATVs and UTVs requiring a wet-brake-compatible fluid, including machines made by Argo, Kawasaki, and Yamaha
One product where a Polaris driveline would otherwise take two
AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid covers Polaris RANGER, RZR, GENERAL, and Sportsman transmissions and differentials, front drives, and hubs that call for Polaris Demand Drive Fluid or Polaris AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant and Transmission Fluid. One formula covers all of those compartments, which takes the place of two separate original equipment products on the shelf.
Coverage reaches past Polaris to ATVs and UTVs that require a wet-brake-compatible fluid, including machines made by Argo, Kawasaki, and Yamaha. Machines that are not on that list are served by a different product in the line, most often ATV/UTV Transmission and Differential Fluid, while a Polaris STEELDRIVE continuously variable unit is covered by ATV/UTV CVT Fluid.
The API GL-5 line to check before ordering
One restriction governs this product: it is not for use in applications requiring an API GL-5 fluid. That limit is worth checking compartment by compartment, because a single machine can specify a powertrain fluid in one gear case and a GL-5 gear lube in another.
The check takes a minute with the owner's manual or the service label on the housing. If the compartment calls for GL-5, this is the wrong product for that fill, and matching the viscosity does not make it the right one.
Oxidation, deposits, and why a clean gearcase runs cooler
Deposits act as an insulator. When a lubricant oxidizes and leaves varnish behind on gears and case walls, that layer slows heat on its way out of the components, and the gearcase ends up running hotter than it should.
Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid resists oxidation better than standard-service lubricants, which is what keeps those deposits from forming in the first place. Transmissions, differentials, and front drives that stay clean run cooler and hold their performance and service life longer.
Cold-flow behavior on a January start
The formula has a pour point of -50°C (-58°F), so lubricant reaches the gears quickly at startup even in a harsh winter climate. That matters most on a machine pulled out to plow before it has had any chance to warm up.
A viscosity index of 175 is the other half of the picture, since it describes how little the fluid's thickness moves across a wide temperature range. Good cold flow also means less energy is spent pushing thick, cold fluid around the driveline before the machine settles into its work.
Service life
Follow the original equipment manufacturer's oil change recommendation.
Good to know
- Do not use in applications requiring an API GL-5 fluid.
- The fluid is Warranty Secure, so running it keeps the factory warranty intact.
Typical technical properties
| Kinematic viscosity at 100°C (ASTM D445) | 7.4 cSt |
|---|---|
| Kinematic viscosity at 40°C (ASTM D445) | 36.6 cSt |
| Viscosity index (ASTM D2270) | 175 |
| Flash point (ASTM D92) | 230°C (446°F) |
| Fire point (ASTM D92) | 248°C (478°F) |
| Pour point (ASTM D97) | -50°C (-58°F) |
| Four-ball wear scar (ASTM D4172, 150°C) | 0.39 mm |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUPTPK-EA | Quart Easy-Pack | Each |
| AUPTPK-CA | Quart Easy-Pack | Case of 12 |
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Product documents
AMSOIL publishes the full technical detail for this product in these documents.
- ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid product data bulletin (PDF)
- ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid safety data sheet (PDF)
Where to order
Confirm this formula is the match for the vehicle or equipment in the AMSOIL product guides, then order ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid online. Existing members can sign in to apply the discount automatically.
Details and questions
When is powertrain fluid preferred over separate transmission fluid?
When the ATV or UTV design and the AMSOIL application listing specify a shared powertrain fluid. Separate-sump machines need ATV/UTV Transmission and Differential Fluid instead.
Is this a replacement for Polaris Demand Drive fluid?
It is a high-performance alternative to Polaris Demand Drive Fluid and Polaris AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant and Transmission Fluid, covering Polaris RANGER, RZR, GENERAL, and Sportsman transmissions and differentials, front drives, and hubs.
Can it be used where an API GL-5 fluid is required?
No. Do not use it in applications requiring an API GL-5 fluid. Confirm the matched product in the AMSOIL vehicle lookup guide before ordering.
Is it wet-brake compatible?
Yes, which matters on machines that share the fluid with the brakes, including ATVs and UTVs made by Argo, Kawasaki, and Yamaha that require a wet-brake-compatible fluid.
Why does a clean gearcase run cooler?
Deposits act as an insulator, so varnish left on gears and case walls slows heat on its way out of the components. This formula resists oxidation better than standard-service lubricants, which keeps those deposits from forming and helps transmissions, differentials, and front drives hold their performance and service life longer.
Does running this fluid void the factory warranty?
No. The fluid is Warranty Secure, so running it keeps the factory warranty intact.
How does it handle cold weather?
It pours at -50°C (-58°F), so the driveline is protected from the first mile in cold-weather work. Order AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid online in quart Easy-Packs or cases of 12.