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Manual transmission fluid

Manual transmission fluids

As manual transmissions become more complex there’s a need for more technologically advanced fluids to ensure vehicle reliability. Getting the right oil for your car is key to ensuring your gearbox operates as it is designed to and you get a smooth driving experience every day. 

 

Castrol, with over 100 years of experience in developing transmission fluids, and being the choice of many leading car and transmissions manufacturers for factory-fill products, offers a range of manual transmission fluids for your cars requirements. Providing you the peace of mind that you are selecting the right oil for your vehicle.

TRANSMAX Limited Slip 80W-140

Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip 80W-140

Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip 80W-140 is a full synthetic rear axle fluid designed to provide protection at the extremes of low and high operating temperatures. It is recommended for competition, severe duty and long drain applications. It may be used in both limited slip and non limited slip differentials. Applications include Holden V8 rear axles, trucks operating in severe service where high temperatures in differentials and power dividers are encountered, and competition vehicles e.g., Group A, sports sedans, Formula Holden and Rally cars.


Features & Benefits

 

  • Excellent high temperature and load performance provides maximum protection against wear and noise
  • Low friction improves axle efficiency offering fuel economy improvements
  • High shear stability ensures properties are retained over very long service periods
  • Reduced operating temperatures increase life of gears and seals
  • Wide viscosity range ensures suitability for use in all temperatures
  • Compatible with mineral gear oils and seals so it may replace conventional oils with no need for seal changes or extensive flushing.


Specifications/Approvals

 

  • API GL-5
  • Suitable for use in axles with limited slip differentials 
Transmax limited slip
Product Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90 formulated with Smooth Drive Technology™ is a full synthetic multi-purpose manual transmission and final drive lubricant. It may be used in synchronized manual transmissions and final drives / differentials of a wide range of vehicles (commercial vehicle, construction equipment) where API GL-4 or API GL-5 fluids are required, and it carries number of OEM approvals.


Features & benefits

 

  •  A single product for transmissions and final drives reducing inventory and the potential for misapplication
  • Excellent low temperature fluidity provides improved shift quality and wear protection in cold conditions and improves fuel efficiency
  • Superior high temperature stability and excellent wear protection even in the most arduous conditions prolongs equipment life and allows for extended drain intervals
  • Full compatibility with conventional mineral oils and seals allows this product to be used in a wide range of applications.

 

Specifications/Approvals

 

  • API GL-4/GL-5/MT-1
  • SAE J2360
  • DTFR 12B140
  • MAN 341 Z2, 341 GA1, 342 S1
  • Scania STO 1:1G, STO 2:0A FS
  • Volvo Transmission Oil 97312:047
  • ZF TE-ML 02B, 05A, 12L, 12N, 16F, 17B, 19C, 21A 

 

TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90
Product Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
TRANSMAX Universal 80W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Universal 80W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Universal 80W-90 is a multipurpose gear lubricant for use in synchronised manual transmissions and final drives and differentials where either API GL-4 or API GL-5 are specified


Features & benefits

 

  • A single product for transmissions and final drives reduces inventory and the potential for misapplication
  • High temperature stability gives superior performance and extended drain potential
  • Optimised synchroniser performance gives smooth gear shifting at all temperatures
  • Excellent wear protection extends component life and reduces maintenance costs. 


Specifications/Approvals

 

  • API GL-4 / GL-5 
TRANSMAX Universal 80W-90
Product Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
TRANSMAX Manual VMX 80W

Castrol TRANSMAX Manual VMX 80W

Castrol TRANSMAX Manual VMX 80W is a manual transmission fluid of advanced design, developed to provide easier gear changes over a wide temperature range. It is particularly versatile in cold weather as it reduces shift effort at start-up, as well as controlling transmission noise and idle rattle at operating temperatures. It should be used in manual transmissions of most car and light commercial vehicles (LCV’s) requiring GL-4 performance, where improved low temperature shift performance is required


Features & benefits

 

  • Quieter transmission operation and easier low temperature gear shifting improves driving experience
  • Improved gear tooth and bearing durability reduces the risk of breakdown and extends component life
  • Effective lubrication over a wide temperature range
  • It can be used as a low drag gearbox oil in 2-stroke motorcycles with separate gearboxes.


Specifications/Approvals

  • API GL-4
TRANSMAX Manual VMX 80W
Product Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet

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