Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90 is a high-performance API GL-5 axle oil specially formulated for limited slip differentials in heavy-duty vehicles and passenger cars, providing excellent protection and smooth operation.
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Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90

Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90 is a high-performance API GL-5 axle oil specially formulated for limited slip differentials in heavy-duty vehicles and passenger cars, providing excellent protection and smooth operation.

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Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90

Premium axle oil for limited slip differentials

  • Designed for automotive drivelines with limited slip differentials

  • Enhanced wear, rust, and oxidation protection with stable thermal performance

  • Optimized coefficient of friction for smooth operation of limited slip systems

  • Approved by ZF for use in differential and axle units, including Liebherr applications

  • Suitable for heavy-duty vehicles, construction machines, buses, and passenger cars

  • May also be used in moderate to heavily loaded gear sets requiring friction-modified hypoid gear oil

  • Meets API GL-5 Limited Slip performance level

Global Product Code: 001D8843



Application:

Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90 is a high-performance axle oil formulated for use in automotive drivelines fitted with limited slip differentials. It provides excellent performance under severe operating conditions, ensuring effective lubrication and friction control required for limited slip systems. It is specifically suitable for ZF units, including those in Liebherr machinery, and offers robust performance across a broad range of vehicle types.

Performance Features & Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Protection: Advanced additive technology delivers excellent anti-wear, anti-rust, and oxidation resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance under demanding conditions.
  • Friction Optimization: Carefully controlled friction characteristics ensure smooth and reliable operation of limited slip differentials.
  • OEM Approved Performance: Approved by ZF for use in specific differential and axle units, guaranteeing compatibility with OEM requirements.
  • Low-Temperature Flow: Maintains good flow properties and oil film retention at low temperatures, ensuring reliable cold-weather performance.

Main Application Areas:

  • Automotive drivelines with limited slip differentials
  • Heavy-duty vehicles, including construction machinery and buses
  • Passenger cars equipped with limited slip differentials
  • Other moderate to heavily loaded gear sets where a friction-modified hypoid gear oil is permitted

Specifications & Approvals:

  • API GL-5 Limited Slip
  • ZF TE-ML: 05C, 12C, 21C
  • For additional OEM approvals, consult the Shell Technical Helpdesk

Usage Instructions:

  • Follow the vehicle or equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for oil selection and drain intervals.
  • Consult Shell technical support for additional application advice.

Environmental & Safety Information:

  • Shell Spirax S3 ALS 80W-90 is unlikely to present significant health risks when used as recommended and with good personal hygiene practices.
  • Avoid prolonged skin contact with used oil. Use gloves and wash thoroughly with soap and water after contact.
  • Do not dispose of used oil into drains, soil, or water. Return it to an authorised collection point.
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available via inquiry.

Technical Specifications:

Property Value
SAE Viscosity Grade 80W-90
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 14.7 mm²/s (ISO 3104)
Viscosity Index 100 (ISO 2909)
Pour Point -27°C (ISO 3016)

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