Castrol TRANSMAX Axle Long Life 75W-90
Fully synthetic 75W-90 oil for car and truck axles with open differentials: API GL-5, with BMW, MAN and ZF approvals.
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product line | Castrol TRANSMAX 18 oils |
| SAE viscosity | 75W-90What SAE means |
| Base oil | fully synthetic |
| Intended use | gear and transmission |
| API class | What API means |
| Approvals | |
| Manufacturer approvals | What an approval means |
| Typical properties | |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 101 mm²/s |
| Viscosity at 100 °C | 15.4 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 161 |
| Pour point | -57 °C |
| Flash point | 224 °C |
| Density | 858 kg/m³ |
Description
Castrol TRANSMAX Axle Long Life 75W-90 is a fully synthetic oil from the TRANSMAX line for drive axles and final drives with conventional, non-limited-slip differentials. It is used in both cars and trucks.
The oil is rated API GL-5. It holds official approvals from BMW for rear axles without a limited-slip differential, and MAN 342 Type S1, ZF TE-ML 05A, ZF TE-ML 12B, ZF TE-ML 17B, ZF TE-ML 19C and ZF TE-ML 21A.
Typical figures: 15.4 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 161, pour point -57 °C, flash point 224 °C.
The maker does not list this oil for limited-slip differentials.
Application
Final drives and axles with conventional (open) differentials in cars and trucks, including BMW rear axles without a limited-slip differential.
Data current as of Check the label and the current product data sheet before you buy.
Sources: official sources of the data on this oil
- Technical data sheet (TDS) msdspds.castrol.com
- Technical data sheet (TDS) msdspds.castrol.com
- Product page on the manufacturer’s site castrol.com
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