Technical Data Sheet

• Maintenance Saving
Shell Spirax S6 ATF A668 • Enhanced Efficiency

Synthetic Extended Drain Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission Fluid

Shell Spirax S6 ATF A668 oil is a fully synthetic, heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid which is specifically
designed and approved for use in transmissions requiring Allison TES-668 fluids. Spirax S6 ATF A668 is
approved for extended service intervals and remains stable even under severe operating conditions.

Performance, Features & Benefits · Allison Medium/Heavy Duty Automatic Transmissions

· Long enhanced protection – long equipment life Spirax S6 ATF A668 was developed to meet the extended
drain requirements of late model medium and heavy duty
Viscosity Control : Spirax S6 ATF A668 incorporates latest
synthetic base fluid technology and mechanically stable Allison automatic transmissions. It is particularly suitable for

viscosity index improver technology to help ensure the transmissions requiring a TES-668 type product and it is

viscosity of the oil remains stable over the complete oil backwards compatible with TES-295 approved fluids.

drain, thus helping to ensure consistent lubrication and oil · Municipal fleets
film thickness required to ensure protection of the gears,
· Vans, school buses
bearings and other mechanical components.
· Buses and Coaches

·
Performance, Features & Benefits (TDS):
· Emergency vehicles
Long fluid life – maintenance saving
· Commercial vehicles and trucks
The exceptional oxidation resistance of Spirax S6 ATF
A668 helps resist formation of deposits to ensure longer · Motor- homes

fluid life and better fluid performance under arduous · Heavy duty pickup trucks

conditions. · Spirax S6 ATF A668 can also be used in some Voith heavy

· Extended fluid life demonstrated in full scale long duration

transmission testing.
duty transmissions as well as those previously serviceable
by Dexron® III and Mercon® fluids, and is particularly suited to

· Enhanced efficiency
mixed fleet operations.

Extremely high frictional stability, excellent viscometric Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
control and durability helps ensure consistent shifting and Approved:
power transfer characteristics. This helps provide smooth
shifting and helps maintain the fuel efficient operation of the
· Allison TES-668

Fulfills performance characteristics of

·
transmissions.

· Excellent low temperature properties help ensure efficient

transmission operation even under cold climate conditions. ·
Voith H55.6335.xx

Volvo 97340/ 97341

· Excellent anti-foam and filterability characteristics to help · Ford M

ensure efficient and effective lubrication and hydraulic · GM DEX II/ IIIG/ IIIH
control system performance within the transmission.
· MAN 339 Type V1

Main Applications · JASO 1-A

For a full listing of equipment approvals and

recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Spirax S6 ATF A668

Density @15 C0
kg/m 3 ASTM D4052 851

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -51

Flash Point 0
C minimum ASTM D92 210

Kinematic Viscosity @400C cSt ASTM D445 34.3

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C cSt ASTM D445 6.9

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety

Shell Spirax S6 ATF A668 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the
recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
https://www.epc.shell.com

· Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.

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