890 VARI-PURPOSE®
GEAR LUBRICANT

BASED ON QUALITY LOW NON-CHANNELING POINT COLOR-CODED NON-FOAMING CONTAINS CUSHIONING ADDITIVES WATER RESISTANT

890 VARI-PURPOSE® provides a tenacious lubricating film enriched with EP additives to reduce gear tooth friction and surface wear.

Texas Refinery Corp.'s 890 VARI-PURPOSE is truly one of the finest gear oils obtainable. Through extensive research, an advanced base was selected to provide lasting and superior performance under the toughtest conditions. Can be used where even some of the more expensive, high-additive gear oils have given unsatisfactory service. In addition, it is authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a H2 lubricant which has no contact with food.

Basis Of The Quality

Formulated with top quality base stocks which are highly refined to remove any undesirable materials, such as waxes and varnishes, that could be detrimental to a gear system. This adds to the protective film strength which is outstanding.

Very adhesive, meaning it will cling tenaciously to the gears, providing continuous lubrication, even in the presence of moisture. The cohesive property is also important . . . the product will withstand extreme pressure operating conditions.

Provides Low Non-Channeling Point

Base stocks that are not as highly refined as those Texas Refinery Corp. uses can cause problems in colder temperatures. Gear oils with those base stocks can become so thick in cold weather that the oil loses its fluidity . . . gears begin to run dry and metal-to-metal contact occurs. The high quality base stocks used in 890 VARI-PURPOSE® assure a low non-channeling point. Operators will not experience a dry start-up and shifting will be much easier.

Color Coded

Equipment operators receive several advantages by Texas Refinery Corp. color-coding 890 VARI-PURPOSE® a bright red. The chance of a wrong oil being used can be virtually eliminated . . . a leak can easily be traced . . . and 890's color is a "life" indicator. When the color changes from a red to a dark color, it is usually an indication that it is time to change the oil.

Non-Foaming

Many conventional gear lubricants on the market may begin to foam during operation, causing extensive problems. First, if foam is present, the level of the gear oil drops and proper lubrication is not achieved. Second, foaming will increase the temperature in the gear box considerably. Special foam inhibitors are incorporated into this oilto ensure dependable protection. In most instances, the temperature in a gear box can actually be lowered with the use of 890 VARI-PURPOSE®.

Contains Cushioning Additives

Contains a cushioning additive, which is particularly valuable when using heavily loaded equipment. Highly stable additives, along with stable base stocks used in this product, make this the most economical oil to use in heavy duty operations. The cushioning additive in 890 VARI-PURPOSE® also helps to eliminate the rumble and howl experienced by equipment.

Water Resistant

Moisture contamination in a gear box can be detrimental, causing rust on the metal surfaces which will produce friction and excessive wear. Moisture present can be caused by condensation. This product greatly exceeds most gear oils in water resistancy. A superb additive package does not allow it to emulsify with water . . . it actually "breaks away" from water, allowing the moisture to be drained from the gear box as needed - - adding protection against rust and corrosion!

SAE GRADE	75	80W/90	85W/140
Product Code	#8442	#8443	#8447
Gravity, °API	27/29	26/28	25/27
Flash, COC, °F., Minimum	350	400	400
Fire, °F., Minimum	400	425	425
Pour Point, °F., Maximum	-25	-20	0
Non-Channeling @ -°F	-45	-35	-20
Viscosity @ 0°F., SUS (Extrapolated)	8000	300,000	-------
Viscosity, SUS @ 100° F.	250/290	800/1100	1750/1950
Viscosity, SUS @ 210° F.	50/60	85/95	130/150
Viscosity Index, Minimum	120	98	98
Color, Observation	Red	Red	Red
Color, ASTM	6.0/7.0	7.5/8.0	7.5/8.0
Timken OK Load, lbs., Typical	70	70	70
Three Hour Copper Strip Test	Pass	Pass	Pass
Sulfur, Wt.%, Minimum	1.7	1.7	1.7
Phosphorous, Wt.%, Minimum	0.10	0.10	0.10
Foam Test, ml of Foam:
Sequence I, II and III Initial	Trace	Trace	Trace
Sequence I, II and III After 5 Minutes	Nil	Nil	Nil

890 VARI-PURPOSE^® is a registered trademark of Texas Refinery Corp.