Shell Spirax S3 AX 85W-140

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Manual gearbox & axle oils

Viscosity

SAE 85W-140

Manufacturer code

001D8282

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

High-performance GL-5 axle differential oil for general applications. Shell Spirax S3 AX 85W-140 is a high-performance API GL-5 gear and axle oil for moderately or heavily loaded applications and for off-road applications requiring an SAE 85W-140 oil.

Applications

• Automotive differentialsAutomotive gearboxes, differentials and hypoid gears for motorcycles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, off-road construction vehicles and agricultural equipment.
• General gear setsAuxiliary gear sets and some industrial equipment.

Performance & benefits

• Multiple applicationsA high-performance fluid for API GL-5 applications that may call for SAE 85W-140, 140 or 80W-140 fluids. May be used in some SAE 75W-140 applications where low-temperature performance is not required.
• Long oil drain intervalsThe high additive reserve provides long-lasting gear protection and high oxidation resistance, thereby offering extended oil drain intervals.
• Longer transmission lifeExceptional protection against corrosion and wear.

Standards & approvals

• ZF TE-ML 07A

  ZF TE-ML 07A lubricant list

  ZF's approved-lubricant list for a family of its transmissions and axles.Source

• ZF TE-ML 21A

  ZF TE-ML 21A lubricant list

  ZF's approved-lubricant list for a family of its transmissions and axles.Source

Approved for

• MAN
• ZF

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

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• TDSROMarch 2015
• SDSENApril 2026
• SDSROApril 2026