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and
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 Basics
• Main transmission types?

1. (Rear-)Axle gears (Differential gear)

2. Manual transmissions (MT)

3. Step type automatic transmissions (AT)

4. Continuously variable transmissions (CVT: -B, -C, -T, CR)

5. Double clutch transmissions (DCT, DSG©)

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 Transmission types and -principles
Axle Manual Step-type CVT- Double
gearbox transmission automatic transmission clutch-
transmission transmission
Power
Push-belt betw.
transmission Hypoid gear Helical spur gear Planetary gear Helical spur gear
pulleys
via?
Clutches? Hydraulic
converter,
No clutch Dry clutch Wet clutch Wet clutch
with/without
bypass clutch
Synchroni- No
synchronization No synchroni- No synchroni- synchronization
zation synchroni-
rings zation parts zation parts rings
materials? zation parts

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 Demands on Gear Oils
…
Reduction of friction
Corrosion prevention

Heat transport
High ageing-stability

Pressure resistance (EP)

optimal viscosity-
Anti-wear (AW) temperature-behavior

Good foaming resistance

Material compatibility

Providing of defined friction characteristics

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 Gear oil viscosity classes acc. to SAE J 306
SAE-Class max Temp for kinematic viscosity
viscosity of in mm²/s at 100°C
150000mPas
min. max.
70 W -55 4,1 -
75 W -40 4,1 -
80 W -26 7,0 -
85 W -12 11,0 -
80 7,0 < 11,0
85 11,0 < 13,5
90 - 13,5 < 18,5
110 - 18,5 < 24,0
140 - 24,0 < 32,5
190 - 32,5 < 41,0
250 - 41,0 -

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 Gear Oils and Basic Characteristics

Axle Oil MTF ATF CVTF DCTF

Viscosity
10 6 6
V100
- - - like ATF like ATF
30 cSt 16 cSt 8 cSt

Properties Max. EP/AW Strong lower like ATF like MTF

(due to Hypoid EP/AW EP/AW
gears) S < 2% S < 0,5% Plus
Plus
S > 2%
Perfect ATF-
NOT suitable for suitable for Extreme friction properties
synchronizations synchronizations stability
(frictional power Plus
NOT suitable for NOT suitable for suitable for transmission with
clutches clutches Extreme friction
clutches chain/belt)
stability (clutch)
Inter- API GL-5 API GL-4 DEXRON… OEM-Spec. OEM-Spec
national …TASA
Specifi- …II D, E
cations
…III

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 Classification acc. to American Petroleum Institute

API-Class For use in… Hypoid? MIL-Specification

Manual transmissions with

GL-1 low load No -

GL-2 Worm gears No -

obsolete GL-3
Manual transmissions with
No -
normal load

Manual transmissions with

high load, Hypoid gears
GL-4 with light offset, MIL-L-2105
Synchro.-compatible

Manual transmissions with

maximum load, Hypoid
valid GL-5 gears with large offset, MIL-L-2105 C, …D
NOT Synchro.-compatible

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 OEM-Specifications
• Allison
C-4: HD Gear oils TES-295: HD Gear oil-restricted
• DaimlerChrysler (Gear Oils MB 235.X):
MB 235.0: Hypoid gear oils SAE 85W-90, SAE 90 PC HD
MB 235.1: Gear oils SAE 80, 80W/85W HD
MB 235.4: Synthetic gear oils SAE 75W/85W HD
MB 235.5: Gear oils SAE 80, 80W/85W HD
MB 235.6: Hypoid gear oils SAE 85W-90, SAE 90 HD
MB 235.7: FE- Hypoid gear oils SAE 75W-85 PC
MB 235.8: Hypoid gear oils SAE 75W-90 HD
MB 235.9: Axle gear oils HD
MB 235.10: Manual transmission oils PC HD
MB 235.11: FE-MTF mit verl. WI PC HD
MB 235.12: MTF SAE 30, 40 HD
MB 235.13: Fully synth.-MTF HD
MB 235.20: Mineral Axle Oil SAE 80W-90, long drain HD
MB 235.27: Retarder oils HD

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 OEM-Specifications 2
• DaimlerChrysler (ATFs MB 236.X)
MB 236.1: ATF (Dex. III) PC HD
MB 236.2: ATF (TASA) PC HD
MB 236.3: Power Steering Fluids PC
MB 236.5: ATF (Dex. III) HD
MB 236.6: ATF (Dex. II D) PC HD
MB 236.7: ATF (Dex. II D) PC HD
MB 236.8: ATF (Dex. II E) PC HD
MB 236.9: ATF (Dex. III) PC HD
MB 236.10: ATF for NAG 1 + Transfer Cases PC HD
MB 236.11: ATF HD
MB 236.12: ATF for NAG 2 + Transfer Cases PC
MB 236.13: ATF for Transfer Cases PC
MB 236.14: new ATF for NAG 2 PC
MB 236.20: CVT-Fluids PC
MB 236.81: ATF PC HD

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 OEM-Specifications 3
• Ford:
MERCON old FF and SF ATFs obsolete
Rev. MERCON improved SF and FF ATF obsolete
Better cold temp. properties, Improved friction stability
MERCON® V actual FF and SF Standard valid
Increased overall performance, back serviceable
MERCON ® SP Special ATF valid
Low Vis.-level for FE-benefit, For ZF 6-Spd-Transmissions
Not back serviceable
MERCON ® LV Fuel Economy ATF valid
Lower Viscosity for FE-benefit, for new Ford-ATs from mid 2007
Not back serviceable, Will sometime replace “SP”
MERCON ® C CVTF valid
Especially for ZF-CVTs in Ford-vehicles
Not back serviceable
• General Motors (ATFs):
Type A, Suffix A (TASA) ATF, released 1957 obsolete
DEXRON® B (B-number) ATF, released 1967 obsolete
DEXRON® II (C-number) ATF, released 1973 obsolete
DEXRON® II D (D-number) ATF, released 1981 obsolete
DEXRON® II E (E-number) ATF, released 1991 obsolete
DEXRON® III (F-number) ATF, released 1994 obsolete
DEXRON® III G (G-number) ATF, released 1997 obsolete
DEXRON® III H (H-number) ATF, released 2005 obsolete
DEXRON® VI (J-number) ATF, released 2006 Valid

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 OEM-Specifications 4
• MAN:
M 3343 M Multifunct.-gear oil Mineralbased ext. DI
M 3343 S Multifunct.-gear oil Synthetic ext. DI
M 339 Typ Z-1 ATF DEXRON II D / III
M 339 Typ Z-2 ATF Dexron II E
M 339 Typ Z-3 ATF Synthetic
M 339 Typ Z-4 ATF Synthetic < 150tkm
M 339 Typ V-1 ATF DEXRON II D / III
M 339 Typ V-2 ATF DEXRON II E
MAN 341 Z-1 MTF Mineralbased normal DI
MAN 341 Z-2 MTF Mineralbased extended DI
MAN 341 Z-3 MTF Semisynthetic more extended DI
MAN 341 Z-4 MTF Synthetic more extended DI <500.000 km
MAN 341 Z-5 MTF Synthetic maximum DI <540.000 km
MAN 341 Z-E MTF Synthetic, Eaton
MAN 341 V-R MTF Synthetic, Voith
MAN 342 M-1 Axle oils Mineralbased normale DI
MAN 342 M-2 Axle oils Mineralbased extended DI
MAN 342 M-3 Axle oils Semisynthetic more extended DI
MAN 342 S-1 Axle oils Synthetic maximum DI <500.000km
DI = Drain Interval

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 OEM-Specifications 5
• Scania:
STO 1:0 HD-Gear oils API GL-5 for use in Scania Manual Transmissions,
Transfer Cases and Rear Axles.
STO 2:0A Axle oil acc. to SAE J 2360 for use in Scania Manual Transmissions,
Transfer Cases and Rear Axles. Improved shear and oxidation stability and
fuel efficiency potential. Increased drain interval up to 540,000 km (field test).

• Voith:
55.6335.XX ATFs, Standard drain 60tkm (former Voith G607)
55.6336.XX ATFs, Extended drain 120tkm (former Voith G1363)

• ZF:
TE-ML 02 MT and AT for HD vehicles + Buses
TE-ML 03 Converter transmissions for off-road equipment
TE-ML 04 Marine transmissions
TE-ML 05 Axles for off-road vehicles
TE-ML 06 Tractor transmissions and hydraulic lifts
TE-ML 07 Hydrostatic and mechanical drives and electric drive systems
TE-ML 08 Steering systems
TE-ML 09 Steering systems and oil pumps for cars, HD vehicles and off-road vehicles
TE-ML 11 Manual and automatic transmissions for cars
TE-ML 12 Axles for commercial vehicles and buses
TE-ML 13 ZF assemblies in special purpose vehicles
TE-ML 14 Powershift transmissions for buses and trucks
TE-ML 15 Brake systems for special vehicles
TE-ML 16 Transmissions for rail vehicles
TE-ML 17 Transmissions and axles for lift-trucks
TE-ML 18 Axles for cars
TE-ML 19 Transfer and offset transmissions for commercial vehicles

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