Shell Omala S3 W 220
ISO VG 220 anti-wear gear oil
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Key specs
| Spec | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| KV40 | 228 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| KV100 | 45.6 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | 257 | ASTM D2270 |
| Pour point | -39 °C | ASTM D97 |
| Flash point | 225 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Density at 15 °C | 1.041 g/cm³ | typical |
Grade checks
- KV40 is inside ISO VG 220 (198–242 cSt).
- Computed viscosity index is 258, within 2 points of the listed 257.
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: Anti-Wear
- Synthetic: Synthetic
- Base oil: V PAG
- FZG fail stage: 12
- Copper: Unlisted
- Note: Water soluble gear oil
Equivalents
| Oil | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Castrol Optigear Synthetic 800/220 | 40 | same ISO 220, VI 215 vs 257, synthetic, pour -33 vs -39, FZG 12, 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
- Specs last read from the data sheet on 2026-09-09.
Related: Shell, Omala S3 W, viscosity index calculator, ISO / SAE / AGMA chart.
Questions
Is Shell Omala S3 W 220 an ISO VG 220 oil?
Yes. The catalogue lists it as ISO VG 220, which is a kinematic viscosity of 220 cSt at 40 °C, plus or minus 10 percent (198 to 242 cSt). Confirm the current data sheet before you fill a machine.
What is a Shell Omala S3 W 220 equivalent?
No other brand in this catalogue clears the equivalents bar for this oil yet (same application, same grade, compatible base oil, and a score of 60 or more). That is not proof that nothing else works. Check the machine manual.
Can Shell Omala S3 W 220 be mixed with mineral oil or PAO?
No. This oil is a PAG (polyalkylene glycol). PAG does not mix with mineral oil or PAO. Drain and flush before changing into it or out of it.
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