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Other quality standards
Other quality standardsAutomatic Transmission FluidsThe first, more generally used quality standard for this fluid was General Motors "Automatic Transmission Fluid, Type A" issued in 1951. This standard has been subsequently modified and, among other things, suffix A was added in 1957. Fluid according ...
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MIL - American military specifications
MIL - American military specificationsTransmission oilsMIL-L-2105If an oil is to correspond to this specification, it must be a product which has been tested and found to satisfy certain clearly defined demands based on full scale tests. During the tests, checks are made concerning separation, foaming, ...
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MIL - American military specifications
MIL - American military specificationsEngine oilsThe original API classification became insufficient at the long run and the American army therefore made its own specifications. This system (MIL) specifies the quality of the oil partly in generaly terms and partly in engine tests with demands on the ...
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API system - Transmission oils
API system - Transmission oilsIn its Publicaiton 1560 issued in January 1966, API stated a classification system for transmission oils with the following classification depending on the operating conditions of the oils. If any lubricant is suitable for more than one of the following classes, this will ...
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API system - Engine oils
API system - Engine oilsThe official API text states the following for engine oils for use in both diesel and petrol engines:Diesel enginesCA, CBThese are older quality designations which are no longer valid, and no detailed description of these qualities are given here.CCTypical for aspirated engines ...
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API system - Engine oils
API system - Engine oilsAPI (the American Petroleum Institute) originally divided engine oils up to Regular, Premium and HD oils. Regular indicated a straight mineral oil, Premium indicated that the oil contained a certain amount of protective additives and HD meant that the oil also contained a certain ...
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Oil for vehicle
Oil for vehicleGeneralIt is important both technically and economically to select the correct oil for each particular purpose. The demands made on the right type of lubricating oil are not merely dependent on the part of the vehicle where the oil is to be used but also on design and operating conditions. ...
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The oil suitable for rear axles of Volvo
The oil suitable for rear axles of VolvoOil to quality GL-5 (even called MIL-l2105B or C).Volvo real axles, with highly loaded hypoid gears or those axles with hub reduction must have oil to GL-5 quality.
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The oil suitable for automatic transmissions, power steering of Volvo
The oil suitable for automatic transmissions, power steering of VolvoTrucks fitted with Volvo automatic transmissions require ATF quality Dexron II D to facilitate smooth gear changing.Very great demands are made on oil for automatic transmission and power steering installations. The oil must have a ...
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The oil suitable for manual transmissions of Volvo
The oil suitable for manual transmissions of VolvoThe only oil recommended for Volvo manufactured transmissions is that which has quality GL-1.The teeth in the Volvo transmissions are so dimensioned that there is no need for any additives of sulphur or phosphor.The judgement being therefore that there ...
