Spicer Lubrication Manual - July 2012 - Manual (Page 4)

General Information
Introduction to Manual
This Lubrication Manual, organized by product, provides easy access to the following lube information:
• Type of lubricant
• Change intervals
• Capacities
• General lubrication procedures
• Warnings and Cautions
Note: Refer to the Approved Lubricant Supplier Manual, DALSM072012, to verify approved lubrication trade name and product.
Linehaul - 500,000 Mile Extended Lube Drain Interval
The extended drain interval program applies to the Dana axles listed below that meet the following conditions:
• Heavy-Duty and Medium-Duty axles
• Line haul service (On-highway)
• Lubricant approval levels
•
Drive Axle – SHAES-256 Rev C
• Factory filled with lubricants approved for 500,000 mile drain cycles (US/Canada); 250,000/400,000Km (Outside US/
Canada)
• Refer to charts listed in this manual for axle drain intervals when using “Extended Drain Lubricants”
• A Dana-approved lubricant must be used to keep the extended warranty in place. The extended drain program
and any extended warranty program are separate programs.
Note: For specific detail on Dana extended warranty programs refer to the Dana Warranty Guide or call 1-877-777-5360.
Note: For a complete list of Dana “approved lubricants” for extended drain, refer to Approved Lubricant Suppliers Manual,
Vocational - 180,000 Mile Lube Drain Interval
This will outline the performance requirements of lubricants intended for use in vocational Spicer ® drive axles that are allowed
the 180,000 mile or three year extended drain interval. The approved lubricants may be factory installed at the truck manufacturer,
or service filled up to 500 miles, and may remain in the drive axles for the 180,000 mile or three year drain interval, whichever
comes first.
Lubricant approval levels
• Axle – SHAES-429
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DALSM072012.