AXLE AND UNIVERSAL FLUIDS
Heavier cars and complex transmissions mean that car axle lubricants are more important than ever. That's why many manufacturers recommend Castrol.
The importance of car axle lubricant
Car axle lubricant has always played an essential part in maintaining reliability and longevity. But rear axle fluids are more important than ever, in an era of heavier cars with more complex transmissions and differentials.
Castrol is the axle oil of choice for many leading car and transmission manufacturers, ensuring that when you choose Castrol axle lubricant, your rear axle will perform as the manufacturer intended, reducing the chance of handling issues or expensive repairs.
Always consult your car’s handbook to make sure you find the correct fluid for your transmission.
Available in the following grades:
TRANSMAX axle long life 75W-90
Castrol TRANSMAX axle long life 75W-90
Full synthetic rear axle fluid, formulated with Smooth Drive Technologyᵀᴹ, for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Approved by MAN, Scania and ZF and specially designed and approved by BMW for use in all BMW final drives fitted with conventional (non limited slip) differentials.
Meets or exceeds industry standards:
- API GL-5
- MAN 342 S1
- ZF TE-ML 05A, 12B, 17B, 19C, 21A
- BMW (Non-Limited Slip Rear Axles) According to Service Instruction 33 01 96 (149)
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TRANSMAX axle EPX 80W-90
Castrol TRANSMAX axle EPX 80W-90
For differentials and other applications in passenger cars and commercial vehicles where API GL-5 is required.
Meets or exceeds industry standards:
- API GL-5
- MAN 342 M2
- ZF TE-ML 05A, 12E, 16B, 17B, 19B, 21A
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TRANSMAX limited slip LL 75W-140
Castrol TRANSMAX limited slip LL 75w-140
Full synthetic hypoid gear oil, formulated with Smooth Drive Technologyᵀᴹ, for use in both conventional and limited slip differentials. Approved for use in the high performance BMW-M Series and Mercedes Benz AMG limited slip differentials.
Meets or exceeds industry standards:
- API GL-5
- MB-Approval 235.61
- ZF TE-ML 05C, 12D, 16G, 18, 21C
- BMW LS Rear Axles
- Recommended for Nissan GTR limited slip axles
* SAE Class according to J306 pre 1998
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TRANSMAX limited slip Z 85W-90
Castrol TRANSMAX limited slip Z 85W-90
For use in limited slip differentials in passenger cars and commercial vehicles where API GL-5 oils with specific limited slip friction performance are required.
Meets or exceeds industry standards:
- API GL-5
- ZF TE-ML 05C, 12C, 16E, 21C
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TRANSMAX universal 75W-90
Castrol TRANSMAX universal 75w-90
For use in both synchronised manual transmissions and final drives and differentials where API GL-4 or API GL-5 are specified.
Meets or exceeds industry standards:
- API GL-4/GL-5
* SAE Class according to J306 pre 1998
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