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AAR 963 OIL

RAILROAD JOURNAL BEARING LUBRICANT

Phillips 66® AAR 963 Oil is a high-quality lubricant specially developed for year-round lubrication of plain journal bearings in railcar journal boxes. It meets the requirements of the American Association of Railroads (AAR) Specification M-963-84 for All-Year Journal Box Lubricating Oil.

AAR 963 OIL

Features & Benefits

  • Formulated for year-round use
  • Good wear protection
  • Protects against rust and corrosion
  • Good foam resistance

Applications

  • Plain journal bearings in railcar journal boxes
  • Traction motor suspension bearings on locomotives

Technical Details

Licenses & Approvals:

AAR 963 Oil meets or exceeds the requirements of:
  • AAR Specification M-963-84

Additional Details:

ISO Grade 46
Specific Gravity @ 60°F 0.874
Density, lbs/gal @ 60°F 7.28
Color, ASTM 0.5
Flash Point (COC), °C (°F) 235 (455)
Pour Point, °C (°F) -37 (-35)
Viscosity
cSt @ 40°C 50
cSt @ 100°C 8.4
SUS @ 100°F 255
SUS @ 210°F 54.4
Viscosity Index 143
Foam Test, ASTM D892, Seq. I, mL 0/0
Humidity Cabinet Test, ASTM D1748 Pass
Moisture, ASTM D95, wt % < 0.1
Pentane Insolubles, ASTM D893 B, wt % < 0.1
Rust Test, ASTM D665 A&B Pass