Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual, Steer & Drive Wheel Ends User Manual
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Maintenance & Inspection
Recommendations for Viscosity/Ambient
Temperature
The following chart lists the various SAE Grades covered by
MIL-L-2105E and the associated ambient temperature range
from each. Those SAE grades shown with an asterisk (*) are
available in the Roadranger family of synthetic gear lubri -
cants.
The lowest ambient temperatures covered by this chart are
-40°F and -40°C. Lubrication recommendations for those
applications which consistently operate below this tempera-
ture range, must be obtained through Dana Corporation by
contacting your local Dana representative.
Grade
Ambient Temperature Range
75W
40°F to -15°F (-40°C to -26°C)
75W-80
40°F to 80°F (-40°C to 21°C)
75W-90*
40°F to 100°F (-40°C to 38°C)
75W-140
40°F and above (-40°C and above)
80W-90
15°F to 100°F (-26°C to 38°C)
80W-140*
15°F and above (-26°C and above)
85W-140
10°F and above (-12°C and above)
* Available in the Roadranger family of synthetic gear
lubricants.