Oil classification according to API (Part 3)

Qualitative level Scope of use
GL-1 For cylindrical gear transmission, screw, helical bevel gear, small load
GL-2 Used for powertrain systems such as group 1 but with high load capacity and high temperature
GL-3 Used for worm gear transmission, helical bevel gear bearing large load and high temperature.
GL-4 For hypoit gear drive system working at high speed and large torque
GL-5 For hypoit gear transmission system with large impact load, high speed, large torque
GL-6 For hypoit gear transmission systems with large impact loads, high speed of rotation and movement along cylinders, large torque transmission and high impact loads