Chevron’s Delo brand has expanded to include Delo Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90. The new product, said to offer outstanding thermal and oxidation stability and meet all OEM warranty requirements, is suitable for use in rear axles and differentials.

The new lube also meets SHAES 256 Rev C, a newly developed specification by Dana to be introduced in the second quarter of 2007. The spec resulted from the need for a gear lubricant that can handle greater power densities at lower operating temperatures. The product is a specially formulated synthetic lubricant designed to provide improved performance in subzero temperatures. A specification requirement for the SHAES 256 Rev C is the Kinematic Viscosity (KV), which entails operating procedures be run at -40ºC.

With the new spec, customers may benefit from improved equipment durability, fewer churning losses, and fuel economy gains, particularly at low operating temperatures.

Benefits include extended drain capabilities, high performance in a wide range of operating temperatures, and thermal and oxidation stability. It meets all OEM specs. The new Delo Synthetic gear oil is available as of April 1, 2007 in pail and drum sizes.