# Why Choose Lubri-Loy GOS-460-640 Over Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460

Date: 2026-11-14

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ISO 460 SYNTHETIC GEAR OILGOS-460-640

# Why Choose Lubri-Loy GOS-460-640 Over Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460

Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 alternative

- **Lubri-Loy:** Synthetic EP Gear Oil ISO 460

- **Package:** 5 gal pail

[Buy GOS-460-640 direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/gos-460-640)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=GOS-460-640)

Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 is a 100 percent synthetic ISO VG 460 gear and bearing oil. On Lubri-Loy's interchange list, the 5 gallon pail swap is GOS-460-640: Industrial EP Synthetic Gear Oil, ISO 460.

If you buy by the drum, Lubri-Loy also lists a 55 gallon drum of GOS-460 on lubriloy.com. Here is the comparison.

## Quick answer

Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 (5 gal pail) with Lubri-Loy GOS-460-640 (5 gal pail): both are ISO VG 460 synthetic gear oils. Neither is listed as food grade (H1).

01Side by side

## Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 vs GOS-460-640

| Attribute | Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 | GOS-460-640 |

| Product type | Synthetic gear and bearing oil, PAO and ester | Industrial EP synthetic gear oil, PAO |

| ISO viscosity grade | ISO VG 460 | ISO VG 460 |

| Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt | 446 | 477.41 |

| Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt | 45 | 43.28 |

| Viscosity index | 156 | 141 |

| Pour point | -43°C (-45°F) | -24°C (-31°F) |

| Flash point | 263°C (505°F) | See data sheet |

| Food grade (H1) | No (per Lubriplate) | No (H2 listing in the Lubri-Loy catalog) |

| Package on interchange list | 5 gal pail | 5 gal pail (GOS-460-640); 55 gal drum (GOS-460) also on lubriloy.com |

Lubriplate values are typical results from Lubriplate's published data sheet. Lubri-Loy values are typical properties printed in the Lubri-Loy catalog spec pages.

Scroll the table sideways to see every column.

02The case for switching

## Why choose GOS-460-640

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### Direct from Lubri-Loy

GOS-460-640 has a listed price on lubriloy.com and ships free in the US. The 55 gallon drum (GOS-460) is also on the site.

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### Built for severe gear service

The catalog lists GOS for enclosed spur, bevel, herringbone, helical and chain-drive gearboxes, with protection in extreme hot and cold temperatures and under heavy load.

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### Pails and drums, same product

Move between 5 gallon and 55 gallon packages without changing products.

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### Since 1949

Lubri-Loy has supplied lubricants since 1949. We source, formulate and package through our network of US blending partners.

03Before the changeover

## Check before you switch

Lubriplate's published pour point (-43°C) is lower than the Lubri-Loy catalog value for ISO 460 (-24°C). In cold start-up conditions, make sure the Lubri-Loy value is adequate for your application.

Do not mix synthetic gear oils of different makers in one sump without confirming compatibility. Follow your OEM's drain and flush guidance.

04Common questions

## FAQ

### What replaces Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460?

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Lubri-Loy's interchange list pairs Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 in a 5 gallon pail with Lubri-Loy GOS-460-640, an ISO 460 synthetic EP gear oil in a 5 gallon pail.

### Does Lubri-Loy have a 55 gallon drum of ISO 460 synthetic?

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Yes. The drum is catalog number GOS-460 and is on lubriloy.com.

### Is GOS-460-640 food grade?

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No. The Lubri-Loy catalog lists the GOS series as H2. Lubri-Loy has separate food-grade synthetic gear oils.

### How do I buy it?

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Order on lubriloy.com with free US shipping, or call (877) 582-7456.

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## Synthetic EP Gear Oil ISO 460

GOS-460-640 / 5 gal pail

[Buy GOS-460-640 direct](https://lubriloy.com/products/gos-460-640)[Request a quote](https://lubriloy.com/support?topic=quote&product=GOS-460-640)

## Sources

- [Lubriplate SYN LUBE 460 product page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.lubriplate.com/products/syn-lube-460)

- [Lubriplate SYN LUBE series data sheet (typical results) (opens in a new tab)](https://avepetroleum.com/uploads/spec_docs/LUBRIPLATE%20SYN%20LUBE%20150%20%20MULTI-PURPOSE%20FLUIDS%20L0974-061%20TDS.pdf)

Lubriplate and SYN LUBE are trademarks of Fiske Brothers Refining Co.

Product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Lubri-Loy is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Competitor figures are from the sources linked above; Lubri-Loy figures are typical values from the Lubri-Loy catalog. Always check the current data sheet before changing products.

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