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PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is an exclusive
AMSOIL formulation of synthetic base oils and
high performance additives that address the specific
concerns of marine applications. It is extreme
pressure (EP) additive fortified for superior
protection of fast accelerating, high torque/horsepower
engines. It protects against shock loading from
cavitation of heavily loaded engines.
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is water
resistant. It maintains extreme pressure protection
even when contaminated with as much as 10% water.
It promotes longer seal life, preventing excessive
water leakage. AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine
Gear Lube protects against rust and is compatible
with aluminum, copper and brass alloys.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is recommended
for fresh and salt water applications requiring
either 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosity grade and meeting
either API GL-4 or GL-5 performance standards.
Examples
of AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube
applications include:
| Outboard
Lower Units:
Mercury/Mariner
Johnson/Evinrude
Bombardier
Honda
Yamaha
Suzuki
Force/US Marine
Nissan
Tohatsu
Harbormaster Marine Outboard Drives
Sears Gamefisher and Seagull
Sterndrives:
Mercruiser-Bravo
OMC/Bombardier
Volvo-Penta
Yanmar
Konrad
Marine Drive Systems
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V-Drives:
Casale
& Menkens
Bow
& Tunnel Thrusters:
Harbormaster
Marine
Marine
Transmissions:
ZF
Marine Transmission
|
Marine
gear oils operate in environments subject to water
contamination. The chart below demonstrates the
ability of AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear
Lube to maintain designed qualities such as extreme
pressure/anti-wear performance and resistance
to foaming, even when subjected to 10% water contamination.
The
Falex Procedure is measurement of a gear lube's
extreme pressure and anti-wear properties. A high
value in the Falex Extreme Pressure Test relates
to extra extreme pressure protection. AMSOIL Universal
Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is not affected by
water and provides 50% more extreme pressure protection
for long gear and bearing life.
The
presence of foam in a lubricant disrupts oil film
and promotes wear. Water contamination can increase
the likelihood of foaming. Industry standard testing
demonstrates zero foam in both new and water-contaminated
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube. Other
conventional gear lubes can foam when mixed with
water, as seen in the graph.
| Extreme
Pressure and Foam Stability Testing |
| Test |
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube (AGM) |
Conventional
Gear Lube (A) |
Conventional
Gear Lube (B) |
FALEX
Extreme Pressure Load Test B (LbF)
(ASTM D-3233B) |
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 1500 |
1500 |
|
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 1100 |
1000 |
|
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 1000 |
1000 |
|
| Foam
Stability
(ASTM D-892)
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III |
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 0/0
0/0
0/0 |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
|
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 0/0
0/0
0/0 |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
|
| no
water |
with
10% water |
| 0/0
0/0
0/0 |
375/290
590/0
380/305 |
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| TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube
75W/80W-90 (AGM) |
|
| Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
14.7
|
| Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
116.0
|
| Viscosity
Index |
130 |
| Flash
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) |
216
(420.8) |
| Pour
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-97)
|
-43
(-45) |
| Falex
Procedure B (ASTM D-3233) (failure load,
LbF.) |
1500 |
| Foam
Stability (ASTM D-892) (20/50/20 maximum)
|
0/0/0 |
AMSOIL
Universal Synthetic Marine gear Lube is compatible
with other commercially available conventional
and synthetic marine gear lubes.
Follow
manufacturers recommended service intervals.
It
is generally a good idea to change gear lube at
the end of the season prior to storage. |