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MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID

Manual Transmission Fluids

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.

SYNTRAX 80W-140

CASTROL SYNTRAX 80W-140

Fully synthetic multigrade rear axle fluid for racing and severe duty applications.


Application

 

For many limited slip differential applications. Primarily intended for use in rear axles of Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore (pre 2005) high performance models.


Features & Benefits

 

  • Improved oxidation stability for longer oil service life.
  • Improved deposit control at high temperatures for cleaner axle internals.
  • Contains preferred limited slip additive to allow good LSD noise control.
  • Excellent wear control for long component life.
  • Proven components used in formulation to ensure seal compatibility.
  • Sheer stable formulation for long term bearing protection.


INDUSTRY Specifications

 

  • API GL-5
  • SAE 80W-140
  • BTRA 5M-48

 

Suitable for use where the following apply:

  • Dana 5M-31, 5M-48
  • Nissan 4WD Differentials
  • GMH1561, 2010
  • Ford ESZ-M2C-190A, ESW M2C-119A, ESW M2C-104A
 
Protector Series

 

 

SYNTRAX UNIVERSAL PLUS 75W-90

CASTROL SYNTRAX UNIVERSAL PLUS 75W-90

Fully synthetic multipurpose manual transmission and final drive lubricant for smooth shift at low temperatures.


Application

 

For synchronized manual transmissions and final drives/differentials of a wide range of vehicles (commercial vehicles, construction equipment, passenger cars) where API GL-4 or GL-5 are required.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

 

  • A single product for transmission and final drive.
  • Excellent low temperature fluidity provides improved cold shift quality in cold conditions and fuel efficiency.
  • Superior high temperature stability and excellent wear protection even in themost arduous conditions prolongs equipment life and allows for extended oil drain intervals.
  • Full compatibility with conventional mineral oils and seals allows this product to be used in a wide range of applications.
  • Outstanding EP gear synchroniser performance.

 

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS

 

  • API GL-4, GL-5, MT-1, SAE J2360, MIL-PRE-2105E. Suitable for use where the following specifications apply:
  • MAN 3343 Typ S, MAN 341 typ E3
  • Scania STO 1:0
  • MB Approval 235.8
  • ZF TE-ML, 02B, 05B, 12B, 16F, 17B, 19C, 21BC


Advanced Performance Series

UNIVERSAL 80W-90

CASTROL UNIVERSAL 80W-90

Manual transmission and rear axle fluid with superior viscosity temperature characteristics.


Application

 

Castrol’s prime recommendation for all transaxles that include both helical and hypoid type gears. Recommended for Holden VN V6 and V8 manual transmissions.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

 

  • Single product for transmission and final drive.
  • High thermal and oxidative stability prevents the formation deposits and oil thickening prolonging the life of components and lubricant.
  • High load carrying capability ensures gears operating under high loads are protected prolonging component life.
  • Excellent gearshift capability.
  • Quiet transmission operation – driver comfort.


INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS

 

  • SAE 80W-90
  • API GL-5, API GL-4
  • BTR 5M-50
  • BTR 5M-50
  • GMH HN 2013


Protector Series
 

MANUAL VMX 80W

Castrol Manual Vmx 80w

A manual transmission fluid of advanced design especially 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.


Application


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 extended 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.


INDUSTRY Specifications

  • API Service Classification GL-4
 
Protector Series