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A. Shell Gadus S5 V142W 00 is for worm-gear drives — the sliding contact and high-efficiency demands of worm gears favour a synthetic gear grease with low friction and high film strength.
A. Yes, Shell Gadus S5 V142W 00 was formerly known as Shell Tivela Grease GL 00.
A. NLGI is the universal grease consistency standard every reputable grease meets, ranging from NLGI 000 (semi-fluid) to NLGI 3 (firm). It is your baseline check — match the grade your handbook specifies (e.g., NLGI 2 for most multi-purpose applications) and the grease is technically suitable for your machine. Every grease on our site lists its NLGI grade.
A. Shell Gadus S5 V142W 00 is NLGI 00 — a semi-fluid grease consistency suiting enclosed worm-gear housings.
A. The 'W' designation indicates worm-gear positioning — the product is specifically formulated for the lubrication requirements of worm-gear drives.
A. Shell Gadus S5 V142W 00 meets ASTM D4048 (copper corrosion); ASTM D942 (oxidation stability); and ASTM D1743 (rust prevention).
A. Worm gears transmit power through sliding contact between the worm and worm wheel — much more sliding than the rolling contact in spur, helical or bevel gears. This sliding contact generates more heat and requires lubricants with specific anti-wear and low-friction characteristics, typically synthetic gear oils or specialised worm-gear greases such as Shell Gadus S5 V142W 00.
A. An OEM Specification is the grease requirement set by a vehicle or equipment manufacturer (e.g., MB 267.0, MAN 283 Li-P 2). When a grease lists the code, the grease manufacturer has developed and tested it to meet the criteria the equipment manufacturer requires. Match the code in your handbook and you have a grease engineered for your machine.
A. An OEM Approval means the grease has been formally tested and signed off by the equipment manufacturer and listed on their official approved-products register (e.g., MB-Approval 267.0). An Approval confirms the grease is recognised by the equipment manufacturer for service use in their machines.
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