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.
Product
Code: SVG
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.
| TYPICAL TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES |
| AMSOIL
SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme
Pressure (EP) SAE 75W-90 Lubricant |
| Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
16.6 |
| Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cst (ASTM D-445) |
115.0 |
| Viscosity
Index |
156 |
| Brookfield
Viscosity, cP (150,000 Max) @-40°C |
87,462 |
| Flash
Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) 150°C Min. |
218
(424) |
| Pour
Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-51(-60) |
| Copper
Corrosion (ASTM D-130) 1b Max @ 121 °C
(250°F) / 3hr |
1b |
| Falex
Procedure B (ASTM D-3233) (failure load,
lbf.) |
1500 |
| Foam
Stability (ASTM D-892) (20/50/20 maximum) |
0/0/0 |
For product service life in
differentials, consult your owner's manual or the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to
establish the application, NORMAL or SEVERE.
| |
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 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
todays 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.
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