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Does Shell have transmission fluid?

Does Shell have transmission fluid?

The Shell Spirax range of axle, gear and automatic transmission fluids is designed to deliver optimum value to your ship operation through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and efficiency. …

What is Shell Spirax?

Shell Spirax oils are designed to help keep your transmission components protected so that they can go on working efficiently. Shell Spirax is specifically designed to meet the challenges and requirements of many industry-leading automatic transmission, axle and gear manufacturers.

What is ATF 3 transmission fluid?

ATF III F is a mineral based automatic transmission fluid, especially developed for automatic transmissions built by GM, Ford and many other manufactures. The high viscosity index fluid offers resistance against corrosion and foam building. The product also has good anti oxidation and anti wear properties.

Is ATF the same as transmission fluid?

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a kind of transmission fluid used in vehicles with self-shifting or automatic transmissions. It is typically coloured red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle.

Can I use GL5 instead of GL4?

No, the API GL5 rating does not supercede or cover the GL4 rating. It is important to follow the gearbox or diff manufacturers recommendations and use the correct GL rating.

Do they make synthetic transmission fluid?

MaxLife® ATF, ATF +4 and DEXRON® VI are all synthetic transmission fluids.

Is axle oil and gear oil the same?

Every front or rear axle is filled with a special oil (also called differential fluid, or gear oil) that takes care of this. The differential fluid lubricates the gears, bearings and other internal parts, and provides cooling to these components as well.

Is dexron 3 and ATF 3 the same?

“ATF +3” is the same as “ATF TYPE III”? ATF+3 /ATF type 111 is a aftermarket fit all for the cry 5156 fluid. And should not be used where dexron 3 /mercon /dexron is required.

What are the different types of ATF fluid?

Here’s a guide to the most common types of ATF and what makes them different.

  • Dexron VI (GM) / Mercon V (Ford) / ATF+4 (Chrysler)
  • Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
  • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid.
  • Type F (Ford)

Is GL5 oil better than GL4?

The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is the amount of EP additives. GL-4 is suitable for hypoid gear service when they are under severe service but are without shock loading. GL-5 is suitable for hypoid gear service under severe service and shock loads and not for use in a gearbox.

What does shell axle, gear and automatic transmission fluids do?

The Shell Spirax range of axle, gear and automatic transmission fluids is designed to deliver optimum value to your ship operation through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and efficiency. Shell Chemicals focuses on producing basic or “building-block” chemicals, for sale in bulk to other chemicals companies or industries.

What does shell Spirax S5 ATF X stand for?

Shell Spirax S5 ATF X. Premium, Synthetic Technology Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid Shell Spirax S5 ATF X is a premium performance, synthetic technology fluid designed to meet the needs of multiple vehicle types for service fill in automatic transmission service.

What can I use to replace Fuchs transmission fluid?

Cheaper replacement for the Fuchs Mercedes transmission fluid. This will work in Mercedes 722.9 transmissions and can replace the older 722.6 fluid as an upgrade. It can be mixed with the older fluid without issue. I have used this in a C32AMG, GL450 and C55AMG.

Which is the best oil for axles and gears?

The Shell Spirax range of axle, gear and automatic transmission fluids offer proven protection, including the latest synthetic oils that deliver exceptional wear, pitting, bearing-failure and corrosion protection for heavy-duty axles, transmissions and gears operating under highly stressed conditions.