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, buses, heavy equipment,
4X4s, tow trucks, race cars, tractors, and motorhomes.
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 |
SEVERE |
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 Line Haul |
Follow
the OEM drain interval (miles or hours) for synthetic oil up
to 250,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, drain at twice the OEM interval for conventional
oil. |
Heavy
Duty Off-Road Vocational |
Follow
the OEM drain interval (miles or hours) for synthetic oil up
to 120,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.
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.
Note: AMSOIL
does not support extended drain intervals where water contamination
occurs. Check and service the gear oil frequently when water
contamination is possible.
Recommended
for use in differentials, manual transmissions and other gear
applications requiring any of the following specifications: API
GL-5, MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, Dana SHAES 234 (Formerly Eaton PS-037),
Mack GO-J, or the differential (hypoid) gear oil specifications from
all domestic and foreign manufacturers such as GM, Ford and Daimler
Chrysler. Can also be used in axles where an API GL-4 lubricant is
recommended. |
AMSOIL SEVERE
GEAR®
AMSOIL SEVERE
GEAR® is compatible with conventional and synthetic gear oils.
Mixing AMSOIL gear oils with other oils, however, will shorten the
oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does
not support extended drain intervals where oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil additives, other than those specified by AMSOIL, are
not recommended for use with AMSOIL gear oils.
AMSOIL SEVERE
GEAR® is compatible with most limited slip differentials. If limited
slip differential chatter occurs, add
AMSOIL Slip-Lock friction modifier additive.
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