Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip Z 85W-90

CastrolCastrol TRANSMAX linegear and transmission85W-90

85W-90 gear oil for axles with limited-slip differentials: API GL-5, approved to ZF TE-ML 05C, ZF TE-ML 16E and ZF TE-ML 21C.

Classification
Product line Castrol TRANSMAX 18 oils
SAE viscosity 85W-90What SAE means
Intended use gear and transmission
API class What API means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 175 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 16.2 mm²/s
Viscosity index 95
Pour point -15 °C
Flash point 210 °C
Density 903 kg/m³

Description

Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip Z 85W-90 is a gear oil from the TRANSMAX line for drive axles with limited-slip differentials. It is used mainly in ZF-built axles fitted to commercial and off-road vehicles.

The oil is rated API GL-5 and holds official ZF TE-ML 05C, ZF TE-ML 16E and ZF TE-ML 21C approvals. All three ZF classes are specifically for limited-slip differentials.

Typical figures: 16.2 mm²/s at 100 °C and 175 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 95, pour point -15 °C, flash point 210 °C, density 903 kg/m³.

Application

Axles with limited-slip differentials, above all ZF-built axles in commercial and off-road vehicles that require ZF TE-ML 05C, ZF TE-ML 16E or ZF TE-ML 21C.

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