As fleets extend vehicle life and focus more closely on operating value, the aftermarket needs solutions that balance performance, durability and cost. These new Eaton fluids strengthen our ability to support customers whether they’re running new equipment or keeping older vehicles on the road longer.
Eaton EverTough®: A value-focused option for aging fleets
Eaton EverTough transmission fluid strengthens Eaton’s portfolio, offering a fully synthetic, value-oriented alternative for manual and automated manual transmissions operating outside the original manufacturer warranty window and select remanufactured applications. It complements Eaton’s PS-386 transmission fluid, which remains the company’s premium, OE-grade lubricant for warranty coverage and extended drain intervals.
Designed for customers who don’t require OE-grade specifications but still expect reliable performance from a trusted brand, EverTough is suitable for manual transmissions across multiple makes and models. Typical drain intervals range from 300,000 to 500,000 miles, compared to up to 750,000 miles for PS-386.
Eaton will market the new lubricants to independent service shops, rebuilders, aftermarket distributors and fleets operating mixed-age vehicles. Markets with older truck populations—such as Mexico, where manual transmissions remain common and warranty coverage is often no longer a primary consideration—are also expected to be key adopters.
By introducing EverTough, Eaton reinforces its position as a comprehensive drivetrain solutions provider, offering customers appropriate fluid options throughout the vehicle operating life.
Eaton XFE™ 75W-80: Premium efficiency for modern fleets Eaton XFE 75W-80 is a premium, fully synthetic axle lubricant engineered to help fleets improve fuel efficiency while maintaining durability across heavy-duty applications. The product supports Eaton’s broader effort to expand its axle lubricant lineup with high-value, performance-driven solutions. Additionally, the formulation has demonstrated measurable fuel economy benefits in third-party testing. In a study conducted by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions (MVTS), the lubricant delivered up to 2% improvement in fuel economy compared to standard axle lubricants. Eaton XFE 75W-80 is an OE-approved formulation and can be used in axle applications under warranty. Intended for both linehaul and vocational vehicles, it is positioned as Eaton’s premium axle lubricant for fleets focused on reducing total cost of ownership and supporting sustainability goals. Strengthening Eaton’s aftermarket offering Both new products will be available through Eaton’s aftermarket channels, as well as select distributor partners. |
These launches underscore Eaton’s commitment to innovation, efficiency and customer choice. No matter where a vehicle is in its lifecycle, Eaton provides a lubrication solution designed to meet that need.
The Eaton EverTough® transmission fluid and Eaton XFE™ 75W-80 axle lubricant will be formally introduced at HDAW, with broader market availability expected in the first quarter of 2026. See Eaton at HDAWa Attendees can visit Eaton at Booth #1607 to view Eaton’s drivetrain lubricant offerings and other offerings. Learn more about Eaton’s line of drivetrain lubricants. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come. Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit http://www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. |
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