Description / Abstract:
Material Description. This specification covers
DEXRON® Gear Oil primarily for use in axles, in cars or trucks with
open or locking differentials. This specification describes, in
terms of laboratory and simulated service test results, the
requirements for a minimum-performance fluid.
Symbols. Not applicable.
Applicability. Lubricant for axles and power
transfer units.
Remarks.
Safety. This specification may involve
hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This specification
does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices
and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
This specification uses the International System of Units (SI)
as standard per IEEE/ASTM SI10, except for certain components which
are commercially available only in American conventional
units.
This specification uses the Rounding-Off Method per ASTM E29 for
significant figures to determine conformance to specification
requirements.
Unless otherwise noted, part numbers of this specification refer
to those of General Motors Powertrain.