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Publication 1560, Lubricant Service Designations for Automotive Manual Transmissions, Manual Transaxles, and Axles, 9th Edition, November 2023

Products + Services / Engine Oil (EOLCS) / Documents / Publication 1560

Publication 1560 describes API gear lubricant service designations and assists manufacturers and users of automotive equipment in the selection of transmission and axle lubricants for a variety of operating conditions.