Typical Physical Characteristics

TEST

METHOD

TYPICAL RESULTS

Gravity, °API

ASTM D-287

32.5

Specific Gravity @ 60°F(15.6°C)

ASTM D-287

0.8780

Pounds per Gallon

 

7.25

Flash Point, °C(°F)

ASTM D-92

204(399)

Fire Point, °C(°F)

ASTM D-92

224(435)

Pour Point, °C(°F)

ASTM D-97

-57(-71)

Color

 

Red

Viscosity

 

 

@   40°C, cSt

ASTM D-445

34.35

@ 100°C, cSt

ASTM D-445

7.23

@ 100°F, SUS

ASTM D-445 & D-2161

161.1

@ 210°F, SUS

ASTM D-445 & D-2161

49.9

Viscosity Index

ASTM D-2270

182

Brookfield Viscosity @ -40°C, cP

ASTM D-2983

17,200

Dielectric Strength, kV

ASTM D-877

35

Sundstrand Axial Piston Pump Test

Sundstrand Procedure

Excellent Pass

Rust Protection

ASTM D-665A

Pass (No Rust)

Hydrolytic Stability Test

ASTM D-2619

Excellent Pass

Foam Test

ASTM D-892-74

No Foam (0-0-0)

Copper Strip Corrosion (3 hrs @ 100°C)

ASTM D-130

1b

Material Number

 

 

Bulk

 

3310

Specifications and Approvals

DEXRON®-III (GM 6297-M)
Caterpillar TO-2
MERCON® (Ford M2C185A)
Sundstrand Hydrostatic Transmissions
Allison Type C-4

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