Asked by Lucinda Pinto on Jun 22, 2024
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Technician A says that the military gear lube classification MIL L 2105D is equivalent to API GL-5.Technician B says that API GL-3 and API GL-4 are not approved for use in current heavy truck differential carriers.Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
MIL L 2105D
This refers to a military specification for lubricants, oils, and greases used in mechanical systems.
API GL-5
A classification for gear lubricants defined by the American Petroleum Institute, indicating suitability for high-speed, shock-load, and high-torque applications.
API GL-3
Designates a classification of gear lubricants by the American Petroleum Institute for moderate conditions, often used in non-hypoid axles and transmissions not subject to extreme pressures.
- Differentiate among various lubricant categories and their suitability for distinct types of differential carriers.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various lubricant categories and their suitability for distinct types of differential carriers.
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