Shell Spirax S6 GVME 75W-80

ShellShell Spirax linegear and transmission75W-80 data partly verified

Synthetic 75W-80 gear oil rated API GL-4 and MT-1, with the Volvo 97307 approval, for synchromesh truck gearboxes.

Classification
Product line Shell Spirax 45 oils
SAE viscosity 75W-80What SAE means
Base oil synthetic
Intended use gear and transmission
API class What API means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 56 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 9.1 mm²/s
Viscosity index 143
Pour point -45 °C
Flash point 245 °C
Density 849 kg/m³

Description

Shell Spirax S6 GVME 75W-80 is a synthetic Spirax gear oil for synchromesh gearboxes in Volvo trucks, including units with an integrated retarder, and for moderately loaded axles. According to Shell, it helps to save fuel and is designed for extended drain intervals.

The oil is rated API GL-4 and MT-1 and holds the official Volvo 97307 approval.

Typical figures: 9.1 mm²/s at 100 °C, 56 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 143, pour point -45 °C, flash point 245 °C.

Application

Synchromesh gearboxes in Volvo trucks, including those with an integrated retarder, and moderately loaded axles.

Worth knowing

Among the Spirax oils of grade 75W-80, Volvo 97307 is also held by Spirax S6 GXME Ultra 75W-80, where that code likewise appears among the approvals. Ultra adds the Volvo 97318, Voith Class C and DTFR 13D120 approvals, and of the two oils only GVME claims the API MT-1 category. If the gearbox documentation calls for Volvo 97318, GVME does not have it.

The GVME data sheet gives two more figures that do not appear among the typical figures on this page. After the CEC L-45-A-99 shear test the viscosity at 100 °C falls from 9.1 to 8.8 mm²/s, and the dynamic viscosity at -40 °C is 36,500 mPa·s. The latter was measured to ISO 9262, whereas for GXME and GXME Ultra Shell gives values to ASTM D2983. Why it pays to look for the name of the test method beside every number is explained in the article on how to read an oil data sheet.

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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