Materials System Specification

26-SAMSS-087 22 November 2017

Automotive Gear Oils
Document Responsibility: Vibration and Lubrication Standards Committee

Contents
1 General Scope .................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations ................................... 2
3 References........................................................ 2
4 Oils .................................................................... 3
5 Qualification ...................................................... 3
6 Identification ...................................................... 3
Revision Summary................................................... 4

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Document Responsibility: Vibration and Lubrication Standards Committee 26-SAMSS-087
Issue Date: 22 November 2017
Next Planned Update: 22 November 2020 Automotive Gear Oils

1 General Scope

This specification describes the requirements for different types of automotive gear oils.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

Any conflicts between this document and other applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed to the EK&RD Coordinator.

Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302.

3 References

Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

U.S. Department of Defense

MIL-L-2105D Military Specification, Lubricating Oil, Gear,
Multipurpose

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of
Transparent and Opaque Liquids
ASTM D2270 Standard Practice for Calculating Viscosity Index
from Kinematic Viscosity at 40 and 100°C
ASTM D2782 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme
- Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids

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Document Responsibility: Vibration and Lubrication Standards Committee 26-SAMSS-087
Issue Date: 22 November 2017
Next Planned Update: 22 November 2020 Automotive Gear Oils

4 Oils

4.1 Automotive Gear Oil 85W-140

4.1.1 Scope

This specification describes the requirements of a hypoid-type gear

lubricant for general use in all types of automotive rear axles except
where specifically stated otherwise.

4.1.2 Requirements

The oil shall be of premium quality and approved for use as a

MIL-L-2105D product and suitable for API Service GL-5.

Viscosity Grade: SAE 85W-140

4.2 Automotive Gear Lube 90

4.2.1 Scope

This Specification describes the requirements of automotive gear

lubricant for use in manual transmission and differentials specifying
SAE 90 gear oil. The oil shall meet the requirements of Daimler Benz
Specification Sheet 235.1.

4.2.2 Requirements

The oil shall be premium quality and approved for use as a

MIL-L-2105B product and suitable for API Service GL-4.

Viscosity Grade: SAE 90

5 Qualification

The supplier shall provide evidence of qualification as stipulated above together with a
1-liter sample against which all supplies of the respective product must comply within
industry accepted tolerances. Initial qualification and any subsequent formulation
changes must be approved by the Responsible Standardization Agency.

6 Identification

Each container shall be marked as follows:

 Saudi Aramco Automotive Gear Lube 85W-140 Material Master Number 1000173005
or 1000173007
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Document Responsibility: Vibration and Lubrication Standards Committee 26-SAMSS-087
Issue Date: 22 November 2017
Next Planned Update: 22 November 2020 Automotive Gear Oils

 Saudi Aramco Automotive Gear Lube 90, Material Master Number 1000172969 or
1000173002
Commentary Note:

The Material Master Number varies based on container size.

 Fill date and location

 Batch Number
 Blender's Name or other identification
 Saudi Aramco Purchase Order Number.

Revision Summary
22 November 2017 New Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification that describes the requirements for
different types of automotive gear oils.

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