Formulated for the severe operating conditions
of today's pick-up trucks, SUVs, heavy equipment and other hard
working vehicles.
AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic Extreme Pressure
(EP) Lubricants are premium grade lubricants specifically engineered
for maximum performance in severe duty applications. These state-of-the-art
AMSOIL formulations feature an exclusive blend of high viscosity,
shear stable synthetic base oils and an extra treatment of high-performance
additives. AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic EP Lubricants maintain
their viscosity for long-lasting protection against metal-to-metal
contact. The proprietary AMSOIL additives form an iron-sulfide
barrier coating on gear surfaces, providing the ultimate line
of defense against wear, pitting and scoring. AMSOIL Severe Gear
lubricants prevent "thermal runaway" - a phenomenon caused by
a lubricant's inability to control friction and increased heat
under high-stress conditions. By preventing thermal runaway, AMSOIL
Severe Gear Synthetic EP Lubricants inhibit rapid lubricant degradation
and component damage. Equipment runs better and lasts longer with
AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic EP Lubricants.
Use in differentials, manual transmissions or
other gear applications where one or more of the following standards
are specified: API GL-5 & MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, Dana SHAES
234 (Formerly Eaton PS-037) for 250,000 miles, Mack GO-J, Arvin/Meritor
0-76N (75W-90) & 0-76M (75W-140), plus hypoid gear oil specifications
from all foreign and domestic manufacturers such as GM, Ford and
Daimler Chrysler. Can also be used in rear axles where API Service
GL-4 lubricant is recommended.
Performance
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ provides performance beyond
that possible with conventional gear oil. These AMSOIL custom
products offer superior gear and bearing protection, better friction
and heat reduction, increased efficiency and extended service
life.
Temperature Extremes
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ EP lubricants excel in hot
and cold temperature extremes. By design, they resist breakdown
from high heat, preventing acids and carbon/varnish formation.
Their waxfree construction also improves cold flow properties,
improving fuel economy and cold weather shifting.
Applications
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic EP Lubricants are
excellent for severe applications, such as towing, hauling, steep
hill driving, commercial use, plowing, racing, off-road use, rapid
acceleration, frequent stop-and-go operation and high ambient
temperatures. Higher horsepower, towing and hauling capabilities
of modern vehicles make turbo diesel pick-ups, SUVs, vans and
delivery/utility vehicles especially prone to severe service.
Other severe duty vehicles include light, medium and heavy-duty
trucks, busses, heavy equipment, 4X4s, tow trucks, race cars,
tractors, and motorhomes.
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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme
Pressure (EP) SAE 75W-90 Lubricant
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| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C,
cSt (ASTM D-445) |
16.6
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| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C,
cst (ASTM D-445) |
115.0
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| Viscosity Index |
156
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| Brookfield Viscosity, cP (150,000
Max) @-40°C |
87,462
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| Flash Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D-92)
150°C Min. |
218 (424)
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| Pour Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-51(-60)
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| Copper Corrosion (ASTM D-130)
1b Max @ 121 °C (250°F) / 3hr |
1b
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| Falex Procedure B (ASTM D-3233)
(failure load, lbf.) |
1500
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| Foam Stability (ASTM D-892)
(20/50/20 maximum) |
0/0/0
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For product service life in differentials, consult
your owner's manual or the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
to establish the application, NORMAL or SEVERE.
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NORMAL
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SEVERE
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| Cars, SUV, Light
& Medium Duty Trucks |
Drain at 100,000
miles of service or according to the owner's manual, whichever
is longer |
Drain at 50,000
miles of service or according to the owner's manual, whichever
is longer |
| Heavy Duty Class,
8 Truck, Commercial Equipment |
Follow the OEM
drain interval (miles or hours) for synthetic oil up to 250,000
miles. Otherwise, drain at twice the OEM interval for conventional
oil. |
Follow the OEM
drain interval (miles or hours) for synthetic oil. Otherwise,
drain at twice the OEM interval for conventional oil. |
For product service life in non-differential
applications, consult owner's manual or the OEM for either normal
or severe synthetic oil service intervals. Where service intervals
are unavailable, drain at twice the interval for conventional
oil.
Gear oils should be changed more frequently when
operating vehicles or equipment in dusty or dirty conditions unless
the gear system is properly sealed and equipped with membrane
type breathers.
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ (75W-90) replaces
competitors' 75W-90 and 80W-90 viscosity grades.
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ is compatible with
conventional gear oils, however mixing oils reduces the benefits
and nullifies the extended service life recommendations.
AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ is compatible with
most limited slip differentials. If limited slip differential
chatter occurs, add AMSOIL Slip-Lock™ friction modifier additive.
Note: AMSOIL does not support extended drain
intervals where water contamination occurs. Check and service
the gear oil frequently when water contamination is possible.

AMSOIL has optimized gear lube performance
for specific operating conditions. However, AMSOIL gear lubes
are multi-functional and may be used in many different applications.
This chart conveys the best AMSOIL recommendation based on product
design and operating environment.
First row product recommendations
offer superior performance in the respective applications. Second
row product recommendations offer excellent performance in the
respective applications. The third row is exclusive to SAE 80W-90
viscosity.
AMSOIL Severe Gear™ 75W-90 (SVG) and
75W-140 (SVO) synthetic gear lubes have a performance emphasis
on the extreme pressure and high heat of today’s vehicle differentials.
AMSOIL Long Life 75W-90 (FGR) and
80W-140 (FGO) synthetic gear lubes have a performance emphasis
on 500,000 mile extended drain intervals associated with larger
sumps and lower operating temperatures of over-the-road truck
differentials.
AMSOIL 75W-90 synthetic gear lubes
will outperform conventional 80W-90 gear oils in all applications
and may be used as a replacement.AMSOIL offers 80W-90 (AGL) synthetic
gear lube for those customers requiring this specific viscosity
grade.
* Abbreviated Version
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