Shell Spirax S3 AX 85W-140

ShellShell Spirax linegear and transmission85W-140

API GL-5 85W-140 gear oil for loaded axles and hypoid gears, with MAN 342 Type M1 and ZF TE-ML approvals.

Classification
Product line Shell Spirax 45 oils
SAE viscosity 85W-140What SAE means
Intended use gear and transmission
API class What API means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Meets the requirements of
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 338 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 29.6 mm²/s
Pour point -15 °C
Flash point 225 °C
Density 910 kg/m³

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Description

Shell Spirax S3 AX 85W-140 is a universal Spirax gear oil of viscosity grade SAE 85W-140 for axles and gear drives. It is intended for loaded differentials and hypoid gears in cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and off-road machinery, and for auxiliary gear units.

The oil is rated API GL-5, meets the MIL-L-2105D specification and holds the approvals MAN 342 Type M1 and ZF TE-ML 07A, ZF TE-ML 12E, ZF TE-ML 16D and ZF TE-ML 21A.

Typical figures: 29.6 mm²/s at 100 °C, 338 mm²/s at 40 °C, pour point -15 °C, flash point 225 °C, density 910 kg/m³. Where specified, it replaces SAE 140 and multigrade GL-5 oils with an upper grade of 140.

Application

Loaded differentials and hypoid gears in cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and off-road machinery, as well as auxiliary gear units.

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