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
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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.
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Extreme Pressure and
Foam Stability Testing
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Test
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AMSOIL Universal
Synthetic Marine Gear Lube (AGM)
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Conventional
Gear Lube (A)
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Conventional
Gear Lube (B)
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FALEX Extreme Pressure Load Test B (LbF)
(ASTM D-3233B) |
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no water
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with 10%
water
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1500
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1500
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no water
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with 10%
water
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1100
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1000
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no water
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with 10%
water
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1000
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1000
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Foam
Stability
(ASTM D-892)
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III |
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no water
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with 10%
water
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0/0
0/0
0/0
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0/0
0/0
0/0
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no water
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with 10%
water
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0/0
0/0
0/0
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0/0
0/0
0/0
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|
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no water
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with 10%
water
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0/0
0/0
0/0
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375/290
590/0
380/305
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
AMSOIL Universal
Synthetic Marine Gear Lube75W/80W-90 (AGM) |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
14.7 |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
116.0 |
| Viscosity Index
(ASTM D-2270) |
130 |
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Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) |
216 (420.8) |
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-97)
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-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. |