SAE J308

Description / Abstract: This SAE Information Report was prepared by the SAE Fuels and Lubricants Technical Committee for two purposes: (a) to assist the users of automotive equipment in the selection of axle¹ and manual transmission lubricants for field use, and (b) to promote a uniform practice for use by marketers of lubricants and by equipment builders in identifying and recommending these lubricants by a service designation.

¹ Axle in this document is defined as a drive axle incorporating reduction gearing and/or differential gears.