Lubricant Service Designations for Automotive Manual Transmissions, Manual Transaxles, and Axles - API 1560 - Eighth Edition - April 2013

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API 1560 Eighth Edition (April 2013) provides lubricant service designations for automotive manual transmissions, manual transaxles, and axles. The publication supports manufacturers and equipment users in selecting appropriate gear lubricants using gear design and operating conditions. Where special performance requirements apply, the descriptions align with ASTM International automotive lubricants test language. API standards are intended to aid standardized procurement and are not meant to replace sound engineering judgment or restrict alternative compliant practices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Normative References

Service Designations in Current Use

API GL-4

API GL-5

API MT-1

Service Designations not in Current Use

API GL-1

API GL-2

API GL-3

API GL-6

Lubricant Service Designations for Automotive Manual Transmissions, Manual Transaxles, and Axles API 1560 EIGHTH EDITION, APRIL 2013 Lubricant Service Designations for Automotive Manual Transmissions, Manual Transaxles, and Axles Downstream Segment API 1560 EIGHTH EDITION, APRIL 2013 Special Notes API publications necessarily address problems of a general nature. With respect to particular circumstances, local, state, and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed. Neither API nor any of API's employees, subcontractors, consultants, committees, or other assignees make any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information contained herein, or assume any liability or responsibility for any use, or the results of such use, of any information or process disclosed in this publication. Neither API nor any of API's employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assignees represent that use of this publication would not infringe upon privately owned rights. API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so. Every effort has been made by the Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them; however, the Institute makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with this publication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its use or for the violation of any authorities having jurisdiction with which this publication may conflict. API publications are published to facilitate the broad availability of proven, sound engineering and operating practices. These publications are not intended to obviate the need for applying sound engineering judgment regarding when and where these publications should be utilized. The formulation and publication of API publications is not intended in any way to inhibit anyone from using any other practices. Any manufacturer marking equipment or materials in conformance with the marking requirements of an API standard is solely responsible for complying with all the applicable requirements of that standard. API does not represent, warrant, or guarantee that such products do in fact conform to the applicable API standard. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. Contact the Publisher, API Publishing Services, 1220 L Street, N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20005, USA. Copyright ©2013 American Petroleum Institute Foreword This publication describes API automotive gear lubricant service designations. It is designed to assist manufacturers and users of automotive equipment in the selection of transmission, transaxle, and axle lubricants based on gear design and operating conditions. Where special performance requirements apply, the descriptions in the publication conform to the automotive lubricants test language developed by ASTM International. API standards are published as an aid to procurement of standardized equipment and materials. These standards are not intended to inhibit purchasers or producers from purchasing or producing products made to specifications other than those of API. API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so. Every effort has been made by the Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them; however, the Institute makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with this publication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from its use or for the violation of any federal, state, or municipal regulation with which this publication may conflict. Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the Standardization Director, American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street

FAQs

What does API 1560 Eighth Edition (April 2013) cover?

It describes API automotive gear lubricant service designations for manual transmissions, manual transaxles, and axles, helping users select lubricants based on gear design and operating conditions.

How are special performance requirements handled in the designations?

When special performance requirements apply, the publication’s descriptions conform to automotive lubricants test language developed by ASTM International.

Is API 1560 intended to replace engineering judgment?

No. The publication is not intended to obviate the need to apply sound engineering judgment about when and where the designations should be used.

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