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
PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® is a new generation petroleum based fluid for automatic and powershift transmissions.
It is suitable for use in applications requiring Ford M2C138CJ and Ford Type H fluids. PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® is recommended for mobile equipment used by utility companies which require electrical insulating properties for hydraulic oils. PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® has a dielectric strength of 35kV.
PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® provides superior wear protection for all passenger cars and light trucks requiring the use of a Type A or Type A Suffix A, DEXRON®, DEXRON®-II, DEXRON ®-IIE, DEXRON®-III or MERCON® Automatic Transmission Fluid — General Motors, Ford (other than M2C33F or Type F fluids), Chrysler, American Motors, Nissan, Honda, VW, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Toyota, Fiat, Audi, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Porsche and Mercedes Benz.
PENNZOIL® DEXRON®-III MERCON® can be used in passenger cars, trucks and buses, off-highway construction/mining equipment, agricultural equipment, mobile hydraulic systems, industrial machinery, and power steering systems which require DEXRON®, DEXRON®-II, DEXRON®-IIE, OR DEXRON®-III fluids.