Shell Omala S4 GX 460
ISO VG 460 anti-wear, r&o gear oil
Buy
No retailer listing is on file for this oil. Email us and we will point you at a distributor. A quote form, and Zoro, Walmart, eBay, Grainger, MSC and Global Industrial, wait on programs that are not connected yet.
As an Amazon Associate, Evolvent Design earns from qualifying purchases. McMaster-Carr links are not affiliate links.
Key specs
| Spec | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| KV40 | 462.6 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| KV100 | 50 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | 170 | ASTM D2270 |
| Pour point | -36 °C | ASTM D97 |
| Flash point | 264 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Density at 15 °C | 0.879 g/cm³ | typical |
Grade checks
- KV40 is inside ISO VG 460 (414–506 cSt).
- Computed viscosity index is 170, within 2 points of the listed 170.
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, R&O
- Synthetic: Synthetic
- Base oil: IV PAO
- AGMA class: AS
- FZG fail stage: >=14
- Copper: Unlisted
- Note: Synthetic, gear oil
Equivalents
| Oil | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Meropa Synthetic EP 460 | 76 | same ISO 460, VI 166 vs 170, additive aw/ro, synthetic, pour -36 vs -36 |
| Chevron Meropa EliteSyn XM 460 | 68 | same ISO 460, VI 160 vs 170, additive aw, synthetic, pour -36 vs -36, AGMA AS |
| Mobil Mobilgear SHC XMP 460 | 61 | same ISO 460, VI 166 vs 170, synthetic, pour -36 vs -36, AGMA AS |
| Chevron Tegra Synthetic Gear 460 | 61 | same ISO 460, VI 166 vs 170, synthetic, pour -35 vs -36, AGMA AS |
| Castrol Optigear Synthetic PD 460 ES | 58 | same ISO 460, VI 172 vs 170, synthetic, pour -42 vs -36, flash within 15 °C |
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 S4 GX, viscosity index calculator, ISO / SAE / AGMA chart.
Questions
Is Shell Omala S4 GX 460 an ISO VG 460 oil?
Yes. The catalogue lists it as ISO VG 460, which is a kinematic viscosity of 460 cSt at 40 °C, plus or minus 10 percent (414 to 506 cSt). Confirm the current data sheet before you fill a machine.
What is a Shell Omala S4 GX 460 equivalent?
Published oils in the same application and grade include Chevron Meropa Synthetic EP 460, Chevron Meropa EliteSyn XM 460, Mobil Mobilgear SHC XMP 460. 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 Shell Omala S4 GX 460 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.
Report a data error
The report is stored for review. It does not change the page by itself, and it is not emailed anywhere yet.