Gear up for peak season with Finol Oils
Ensure smooth shifting, longer gearbox life and reliable driveline protection during the busiest operating months with the TotalEnergies Traxium and Fluidmatic ranges.
As Ireland moves into the busiest period of the year for haulage, distribution and construction activity, fleets and workshops face increasing pressure to maintain vehicle reliability and uptime. Higher mileage, heavier loads, stop-start urban driving and longer operating hours all place additional stress on transmissions and driveline components.
Two critical elements in seasonal fleet maintenance are gear oils and automatic transmission fluids (ATFs). Choosing the right products for these systems can make a major difference in operational efficiency, service intervals and equipment longevity.
Why Gear and Transmission Oils Matter During High-Mileage Operations
As operating hours increase, gearboxes and axles experience sustained load, higher operating temperatures and extended running times. Under these conditions, lubricants must maintain viscosity, resist oxidation and provide consistent protection throughout long service intervals.
High-quality transmission fluids help ensure smooth shifting, reduced wear and reliable performance across long-haul motorway journeys and demanding urban delivery routes.
Types of Gear Oil – Choosing the Right One for Modern Fleets
1. Conventional Mineral Oils
These offer basic protection but may struggle to deliver the thermal stability and long drain intervals required by modern commercial vehicles.
2. Semi-Synthetic Gear Oils
Providing a balance between performance and cost, semi-synthetic oils are suitable for lighter-duty applications but may not provide the same level of durability for high-mileage fleets.
3. Synthetic Gear Oils – Designed for Extended Operations
Synthetic gear oils provide outstanding oxidation resistance, thermal stability and long-term protection. They enable:
- Consistent lubrication under sustained load
- Improved fuel economy and smoother gear shifts
- Reduced component wear and corrosion
- Extended service intervals that help minimise downtime
Why OEM-Approved Gear Oils Matter
Using OEM-approved lubricants ensures transmissions operate at the correct viscosity and performance level across a wide range of operating conditions. Products from renowned global brands like TotalEnergies, distributed in Ireland by Finol Oils, meet & exceed strict OEM standards for modern transmissions.
By choosing the right lubricants, operators can expect:
- Longer gearbox life
- Reduced fuel consumption when paired with fuel-economy engine oils
- Reliable performance under heavy loads and high utilisation
- Fewer unexpected driveline issues
Traxium Range – Heavy-Duty Gear Oils for Every Fleet
Traxium gear and axle oils are engineered to perform under the toughest conditions — from long-haul motorway transport to urban stop-start delivery work.
The range includes:
Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90 – High-performance synthetic oil for manual gearboxes, axles and reduction gears. Approved by major OEMs including MAN, DAF, Iveco, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Mack and Volvo — ideal for mixed fleets.
Traxium Dual 8 FE 80W-90 – Synthetic-technology oil suitable for manual gearboxes, rear axles and gear assemblies requiring API GL-4, GL-5 or SAE J2360 performance.
Traxium Gear 9 FE 75W-90 – Fully synthetic gearbox oil delivering measurable fuel savings and Daimler Trucks DTFR 13B110 approval.
Traxium Gear 9 FE 75W-80 – Designed for ZF gearboxes with or without Intarder, allowing drain intervals up to 540,000 km.
Traxium Gear 7 80W-90 – Designed for synchronised and non-synchronised gearboxes, transfer boxes and mild-load axles.
Traxium Axle 8 FE 80W-140 – High-performance oil for severely loaded hypoid axles and final drives.
Traxium Gear 7 80W-85 – Recommended for Mercedes-Benz and ZF hypoid gears with standard drain intervals.
Fluidmatic Range – Protection for Modern Automatic Transmissions
Automatic transmissions are increasingly common across buses, refuse vehicles and utility fleets. The Fluidmatic range protects against oxidation, varnish and deposit formation while ensuring smooth gear shifts.
Key products include:
Fluidmatic HD XLD – Developed for ZF Ecomat, Ecolife and Powerline transmissions, supporting extended drain intervals.
Fluidmatic D3 – Recommended for automatic transmissions requiring GM Dexron III.
Fluidmatic SYN T668 – Extended drain intervals up to 150,000 miles (severe) or 300,000 miles (normal) with Allison TES-668 approval.
Fluidmatic XLD FE – Advanced synthetic ATF designed for Voith and ZF heavy-duty automatic transmissions requiring maximum drain intervals.
Together, Traxium and Fluidmatic provide complete driveline protection for manual and automatic transmissions.
Finol Oils – Your Nationwide Partner for Peak Fleet Operations
All Traxium and Fluidmatic products are available from Finol Oils, the authorised Irish distributor for TotalEnergies. Finol provides technical guidance and nationwide delivery from its fleet of seven pump-off trucks and extensive packaged and bulk stock. For technical advice or a quote, contact +353 (0)1 223 8842 or visit www.finol.ie.
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