Geartex EP-5
Proven performance automotive gear oils (Supersedes Geartex EP-B and Geartex EP-C)
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Geartex EP-5 are proven performance automotive gear oils suitable for use in applications requiring API GL-5 performance. Formulated with mineral base stocks in combination with highly effective additives, these lubricants are available in viscosity grades SAE 80W-90, SAE 85W-90 and 85W-140.
Applications
- Geartex EP-5 products are designed for use in automotive hypoid drive axles, steering systems, non-synchronized transmissions and transaxles which require a fluid with API GL-5 performance
- The friction characteristics of Geartex EP-5 products make them generally unsuitable for use in synchronized manual transmissions and transaxles, and they should not be used in these applications unless a GL-5 fluid is specifically recommended
- Operating temperatures of above +100 °C will lead to a significant reduction in the fluid service life. Peak operating temperatures should not exceed +120 °C
- Note that Daimler axle oil specifications include a minimum viscosity requirement that is not met by Geartex EP-5 SAE 80W-90. Although this viscosity grade is suitable for use in MB 235.0 applications, use Geartex EP-5 SAE 85W-90 if an approved product is required
Customer benefits
- High performance EP protection promotes resistance to component scuffing and wear
- Reliable shear stability contributes to consistent viscosity and system protection throughout fluid service life
- Low temperature fluidity performance helps ensure rapid lubrication and system wear protection during cold start-up
- Robust oxidation stability helps protect against in-service oil thickening, and aids system cleanliness
Approvals
| 80W-90 | 85W-90 | 85W-140 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz |
MB 235.0 | X |
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| ZF |
TE-ML 16B | X [8] | ||
| ZF |
TE-ML 16C | X [9] |
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| ZF |
TE-ML 16D | X [10] | ||
| ZF |
TE-ML 17B | X [8] | X [9] |
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| ZF |
TE-ML 19B | X [8] | X [9] | |
| ZF |
TE-ML 21A | X [8] |
X [9] |
X [10] |
Performance
| 80W-90 | 85W-90 | 85W-140 | ||
| API | MB 235.0 | X | X |
X |
| Bosch |
TE-ML 16B | X [7] |
X [7] | X [7] |
| US Military | TE-ML 16C | X | X | |
| Volvo |
TE-ML 16D | X | X | |
| Volvo |
TE-ML 17B | X | ||
| ZF |
TE-ML 19B | X [1,4] |
X [1,5] |
X [1,5] |
Recommendations
| 80W-90 | 85W-90 | 85W-140 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz |
MB 235.0 |
X | ||
| MAN | 342 Type M1 |
X [11] |
X [11] |
|
| ZF | TE-ML 05A |
X [3] |
X [3] | X [3] |
| ZF | TE-ML 12A |
X [2] |
X [11] |
X [2] |
| ZF | TE-ML 19B |
X [6] |
Always confirm that the product selected is consistent with the original equipment manufacturer’s recommendation for the equipment operating conditions and customer’s maintenance practices
[1] Products meeting the necessary requirements for this specification are approved without listing.
[2] Obsolete specification
[3] Previously approved, but ZF has changed the technical requirements for inclusion in this list
[4] For outside temperatures above -26°C.
[5] For outside temperatures above -12°C.
[6] Previously approved, but SAE 85W-140 grades are no longer approved for this application.
[7] List formerly administered by ZF. Products meeting the necessary performance requirements are approved for use, but there is no product listing.
[8] ZF approval number: ZF002279.
[9] ZF approval number: ZF002278.
[10] ZF approval number: ZF002280.
[11] Obsolete specification. Product was previously approved.
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