Technical Data Sheet
Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140
Heavy Duty Automotive Gear Oil
Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140 is an extreme-pressure (EP) automotive hypoid gear oil designed to exceed the
latest performance standards for heavy duty, severe service.
Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications
· Superior load carrying ability
The EP additives contained in Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140
provides excellent, long lasting protection against scuffing
and minimize wear, even in the toughest operating Shell Spirax S4 AX oils are designed for service in the drive-
conditions. train gears of heavily loaded equipment and passenger
· Superior thermal and oxidation stability
Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140 provides superior resistance
vehicles. They are recommended for the lubrication of
hypoid, spur, bevel, helical, spiral-bevel and worm gears in
to high temperature decomposition (breakdown). Even differentials, transmissions, final drives, transfer cases, and
when operating conditions approach 1500C, Shell Spirax S4 steering mechanisms.
AX 85W-140 provides excellent performance, resisting Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140 is a premium all-season,
temperature degradation. This improved thermal and multigrade gear oil designed to exceed Original Equipment
oxidation stability helps ensure that deposits do not form Manufacturers' lubrication requirements under today’s
around seals and helps maintain clean bearing surfaces to increased temperature and loads.
minimize wear.
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
· All-season service
· API GL-4, GL-5
Depending on the ambient temperatures involved, Shell
Spirax S4 AX 85W-140 provides potential one grade, all- · API MT-1
season operation. They can eliminate the need for · SAE J 2360
seasonal changes and reduce the number of gear oils · Mack GO-H approved
required.
· Mack GO-J approved
· Potential for fuel economy
· Meets MIL-L-2105D (obsolete)
Shell Spirax S4 AX multigrade and low temperature range
features lessen frictional energy loss which improves fuel
· Meets MIL-PRF-2105E (obsolete)
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
economy.
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Help Desk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Spirax S4 AX
SAE Viscosity Grade 85W-140
Density @150C kg/m3 ASTM D1298 901
Colour, ASTM ASTM D1500 4
Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -12
Flash Point (COC) 0
C ASTM D92 200
Kinematic Viscosity cSt ASTM D445 411
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Properties Method Shell Spirax S4 AX
Kinematic Viscosity cSt ASTM D445 29.7
Brookfield Viscosity cP ASTM D2983 79000
Channel Point 0
C <-20
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 103
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment
· Health and Safety
Shell Spirax S4 AX 85W-140 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the
recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://www.epc.shell.com/
· Protect the Environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Additional Information
· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
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