Shell Spirax S3 ALS 85W-90
API GL-5 oil for limited-slip differential axles, including ZF units
SAE 85W-90
Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density @ 15 Ckg/l | 0.90 | ASTM D1298 |
| Flash point, Cleveland Open Cup°C | 216 | ASTM D92 |
| Kinematic viscosity @ 100 Cmm2/s | 15.3 | ASTM D445 |
| Kinematic viscosity @ 40 Cmm2/s | 153 | ASTM D445 |
| Pour point°C | -36 | ASTM D97 |
| Viscosity index | 100 | ASTM D2270 |
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Mobilube LS 85W-90 is an extra high performance automotive gear lubricant, SAE 85W-90, formulated from select base oils and an advanced additive system specifically designed for limited-slip differentials. It is recommended by ExxonMobil for applications requiring API GL-5 level performance, including heavy duty differentials, axles and final drives operating under extreme pressures and shock loading. The product delivers excellent frictional properties for effective limited-slip performance, good thermal stability and resistance to high temperature oxidation, and protection against both low speed/high torque wear and high speed scoring. It also provides excellent rust, staining and corrosion protection, effective low temperature lubrication, good resistance to foaming, and compatibility with typical automotive seals and gaskets. Mobilube LS 85W-90 is intended for limited-slip differentials, axles and final drives in passenger cars, on-highway light and heavy duty trucks, buses and vans, as well as off-highway construction, quarrying and agricultural equipment. It meets API GL-5 and carries ZF TE-ML 05C, 16E and 21C approvals, and is recommended for ZF TE-ML 12C applications; it is not intended for transmissions or transaxles requiring engine oil or automatic transmission fluid.
Construction machinery axle oil (ZF class 05C)
ZF's list of admitted lubricants for ZF axles for construction machinery; class 05C is the specific lubricant level a given unit in this family requires.Source
Rail-vehicle transmission oil (ZF class 16E)
ZF's list of admitted lubricants for ZF transmissions for rail vehicles; class 16E is the specific lubricant level a given unit in this family requires.Source
Tractor axle oil (ZF class 21C)
ZF's list of admitted lubricants for ZF tractor axles, harvester transmissions and final drives; class 21C is the specific lubricant level a given unit in this family requires.Source
Bus and truck axle oil (ZF class 12C)
ZF's list of admitted lubricants for ZF axles and wheel heads for buses and trucks; class 12C is the specific lubricant level a given unit in this family requires.Source
Gear oil, API GL-5 service level
API's service designation for axle and manual transmission oils.