Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140

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API GL-5 85W-140 gear oil for heavily loaded hypoid axles and differentials.

Classification
Product line Shell Spirax 45 oils
SAE viscosity 85W-140What SAE means
Intended use gear and transmission
API class What API means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 358 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 25.6 mm²/s
Viscosity index 94
Pour point -15 °C
Flash point 215 °C
Density 908 kg/m³

Description

Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140 is a higher-viscosity Spirax gear oil for hypoid axles and differentials working under heavy load. It is also suitable for other transmission units with shock loads or high torque, for motorcycle gearboxes that are separate from the engine and for loaded industrial gear units.

The oil is rated API GL-5. No vehicle-maker approvals are listed for it.

Typical figures: 25.6 mm²/s at 100 °C, 358 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 94, pour point -15 °C, flash point 215 °C, density 908 kg/m³.

Application

Hypoid axles and differentials under heavy load, other vehicle transmission units with shock loads or high torque, separate motorcycle gearboxes and loaded industrial gear units.

Data current as of data partly verifiedsome specifications could not be confirmed from an official sourceCheck the label and the current product data sheet before you buy.

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