Castrol Optigear Synthetic 1710/320
ISO VG 320 extreme pressure gear oil
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Key specs
| Spec | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| KV40 | 320 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| KV100 | 31.2 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | 138 | ASTM D2270 |
| Pour point | -30 °C | ASTM D97 |
| Flash point | 240 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Density at 15 °C | 0.875 g/cm³ | typical |
Grade checks
- KV40 is inside ISO VG 320 (288–352 cSt).
- Computed viscosity index is 135 from the stored KV40 and KV100 (ASTM D2270). The listed index is 138, more than 2 points away.
Viscosity and temperature
ASTM D341 (Walther) fitted to the published KV40 and KV100. It is an interpolation between those two points, and it is not meaningful below the pour point. Move the control to read a temperature.
Classification
- Category: Gear
- Attribute: Extreme Pressure
- Synthetic: Synthetic
- Base oil: blend
- AGMA class: AS
- FZG fail stage: >=12
- Copper: Unlisted
- Note: For wear-related problems in heavily loaded industrial gears and bearings
Sulfur, EP additives and yellow metal
Extreme-pressure gear oils use sulfur compounds so steel teeth do not weld under shock. That same sulfur can tarnish or pit copper, brass and bronze: a bronze worm wheel, a brass cage, a cooler tube. ASTM D130 sits a polished copper strip in the oil and scores the colour. 1A and 1B are the ratings to keep when yellow metal shares the oil. The strip below is that test at room temperature.
How lubricant-induced copper corrosion works
Equivalents
| Oil | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Meropa EliteSyn XM 320 | 73 | same ISO 320, VI 160 vs 138, additive ep, synthetic, pour -36 vs -30, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS |
| Chevron Meropa EliteSyn WL 320 | 71 | same ISO 320, VI 152 vs 138, additive ep, synthetic, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS |
| Chevron Meropa Synthetic WM 320 | 67 | same ISO 320, VI 156 vs 138, additive ep, synthetic, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS |
| Chevron Meropa XL 320 | 66 | same ISO 320, VI 124 vs 138, additive ep, pour -30 vs -30, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS |
| Mobil Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 | 64 | same ISO 320, VI 164 vs 138, additive ep, synthetic, flash within 15 °C, AGMA AS, buyable now |
Scores use published typical data. This is not an exact equivalent, and it is not an OEM approval. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.
Documents
- Product data sheet
- Safety data sheet
- Specs last read from the data sheet on 2026-09-09.
Related: Castrol, Optigear Synthetic 1710, viscosity index calculator, ISO / SAE / AGMA chart.
Questions
Is Castrol Optigear Synthetic 1710/320 an ISO VG 320 oil?
Yes. The catalogue lists it as ISO VG 320, which is a kinematic viscosity of 320 cSt at 40 °C, plus or minus 10 percent (288 to 352 cSt). Confirm the current data sheet before you fill a machine.
What is a Castrol Optigear Synthetic 1710/320 equivalent?
Published oils in the same application and grade include Chevron Meropa EliteSyn XM 320, Chevron Meropa EliteSyn WL 320, Chevron Meropa Synthetic WM 320. The match is from typical data-sheet values, not from an OEM approval. It is not an exact equivalent. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.
Can Castrol Optigear Synthetic 1710/320 be mixed with another oil?
Mixing two oils that share a base family is sometimes done and sometimes a mistake. Do not mix this oil with a PAG. For any other mix, follow the maker's change-over guidance and the machine manual.
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