Technical Data Sheet
Shell Spirax S6 ATF VM Plus
Premium Technology Voith Long Drain Automatic Transmission Fluid
Shell Spirax S6 ATF VM Plus Oil is a premium performance, automatic transmission fluid specifically designed
for use in Voith Turbo transmissions. Spirax S6 ATF VM Plus is recommended for extended oil drain intervals in
the DIWA.6 and DIWA.5 transmissions for 180,000km, while it is also suitable for DIWA.3E and older DIWA
transmissions at the extended oil drain interval of 120,000km.
Performance, Features & Benefits · Shift comfort and maintenance costs
· State-of-the-art technology The combination of these features and benefits translate into
smooth shifting comfort, and lower maintenance cost due to
Shell Spirax S6 ATF VM Plus has been developed with
state-of-the art additive technology and carefully chosen extended drain intervals and transmission component life.
base oils in conjunction with Voith hardware, to insure the
Main Applications
utmost in Voith transmission performance.
· Maximum oil drain interval potential
This technology developed specifically for Voith
transmissions, allows up to the maximum oil drain intervals
in DIWA.6 and DIWA.5 transmissions depending on
· Heavy duty automatic transmissions
Shell Spirax S6 ATF VM Plus is a specifically developed
operating conditions. It is also suitable for DIWA.3 or older product for Voith Turbo heavy-duty transmissions used in
Voith transmissions at an oil drain interval up to 120,000 various applications, including public transport, highway and
km. This will allow fleets the versatility to use one product city trucking.
for all Voith heavy-duty automatic transmissions.
* The oil drain interval might change according to transmission models and operation conditions. Please, refer Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
to owner’s manual to check the proper interval for your region, according to manufacturer recommendations.
· ZF TE-ML 4D, 14B, 16L, 17C
· Extremely low temperature fluidity · MAN Sach-Nr. 09.11003-0540
The physical characteristics provided by the additive · MB-Approval 236.9 , 238.22
technology and base fluid allows for extremely low
· Voith H55.6336, Section 1.3
temperature fluidity, further protecting the transmission
components from premature wear under extreme cold
· Suitable for ZF TE-ML 03D, 09
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
operating conditions.
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Help Desk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Spirax S6 ATF VM
Plus
Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ISO 3104 32.7
Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0
mm /s 2 ISO 3104 7.0
Viscosity Index ISO 2909 183
Density @15 C 0
kg/m 3 ISO 12185 850
Flash point COC 0
C ISO 2592 222
Pour point 0
C ISO 3016 -48
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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 VM Plus 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 Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from your
Shell representative.
· 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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