Automotive Gear Oils

Automotive EP Gear Oil GL-5

Automotive Gear Oils

Meets Specifications:

IS 1118: 1992 EP Type GL-5, API GL-5, API MT-1, US MIL-L-2105D, MIL-PRF-2105E

Application areas:

Formulated for heavy-duty automotive gear systems, including:
-Hypoid rear axles
-Differential units
-Final drives
-Off-road vehicle axles
-High-torque SUVs & commercial vehicles
-High-speed highway operations

Perfomance benefits:

-Robust extreme pressure (EP) protection
-Prevents scoring, pitting & surface fatigue
-High thermal & oxidation stability
-Protects gears under shock loads
-Ensures long gear & bearing life
-Excellent rust & corrosion protection
-Reduces gear noise & friction losses

Special Features:

-Sulphur-phosphorus EP additive system
-Group II base oils → longer drain life
-High load-carrying capability
-Stable viscosity in high-temperature operations

Physio-chemical properties

Property Value
Appearance
Clear, bright
Density @ 29.5°C
~0.87–0.90 g/cc
Flash Point, COC
180°C to 200°C (grade dependent)
Pour Point
-12°C to -24°C (grade dependent)
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C
Grade specific (80W-90, 85W-140)
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C
Grade specific
Viscosity Index
~95–110
EP Protection
Very high
FZG Rating
Excellent