Technical Data Sheet
Previous Name: Shell Spirax A 85W-140
Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140
High quality, GL-5 axle oil
Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140 is blended for use in a wide variety of automotive axle units subjected to heavy duty
conditions.
Performance, Features & Benefits · Automotive transmissions, differentials.
· Comprehensive components
Specially selected additives impart good anti-wear, anti-rust
· Moderate to heavily loaded gear sets in stationary and ancillary
equipment.
characteristics and oxidation stability.
· Hypoid gear axles.
· High quality base oils
· Motorcycle gear units separate from the engine.
Maintains low temperature flow in the designed temperature
range, resists oxidation, and maintains oil film between gears.
· Other automotive transmission units operating under high
speed/shock load, high speed/low torque and low speed/high
Main Applications torque conditions.
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
· API Service Classification GL-5
For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,
please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140
SAE Viscosity Grade SAE J 306 85W-140
Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ISO 3104 358
Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0
mm /s 2 ISO 3104 25.6
Viscosity Index ISO 2909 94
Density 0
@15 C kg/m 3 ISO 12185 908
Flash Point (COC) 0
C ISO 2592 215
Pour Point 0
C ISO 3016 -15
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in
these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment
· Health and Safety
Shell Spirax S2 A 85W-140 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://www.epc.shell.com/
· Protect the Environment
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Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Additional Information
· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
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