Shell Spirax S5 DCT X

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Synthetic fluid for wet dual-clutch gearboxes in cars, meeting VW TL 52182, MB 239.21 and Ford WSS-M2C936-A.

Specifications: Shell Spirax S5 DCT X
Classification
Product line Shell Spirax 45 oils
Base oil synthetic
Intended use gear and transmission
Approvals
Meets the requirements of What an approval means
Other designations Getrag 6DCT150, Getrag 7DCT300
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 36.48 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 7.55 mm²/s
Viscosity index 182
Pour point -45 °C
Flash point 220 °C
Density 848 kg/m³

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Description

Shell Spirax S5 DCT X is a synthetic Spirax fluid for wet dual-clutch gearboxes in cars, including VW DSG and Getrag 6DCT150 and 7DCT300.

Without formal approvals, it meets VW TL 52182, VW TL 525 12, VW G 052 512 A2, VW G 055 512 A2, MB 239.21, MB 239.22, Ford WSS-M2C936-A, Ford WSS-M2C936-AA, Ford WSS-M2C936-BA, Ford WSS-M2C218-A1 and BMW 83 22 0 440 214, 83 22 2 147 477, 83 22 2 148 578, 83 22 2 148 579, 83 22 2 433 157 and 83 22 2 446 673. It also suits the gear section of the dry VW DQ200 gearbox.

Typical figures: 7.55 mm²/s at 100 °C, viscosity index 182, pour point -45 °C.

Application

Wet dual-clutch gearboxes in cars, including VW DSG, Getrag, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Ford units, where the manufacturer requires one of the listed specifications.

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