Shell Helix Diesel HX7 10W-40

Standards & approvals

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

  Older API category for indirect-injection diesel engines, tolerant of higher-sulphur fuel.

• ACEA A3/B3

  ACEA A3/B3 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines, full-SAPS. No longer on ACEA's current list.

• ACEA A3/B4

  ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.

• API SG

  Petrol engine oil, API SG performance level

  Older API category for spark-ignition engines, of the late 1980s.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

Manufacturer code

001C8212

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W203, E-Class W211, S-Class W220, Sprinter W906

Volkswagen

Bora, Golf III, Golf IV, Passat B5, Polo III

Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Cleans and protects for improved responsiveness. Shell Helix Diesel HX7 is formulated on the basis of a special, effective cleansing technology. It protects the engine strongly compared with conventional engine oils, continuously preventing the formation of engine deposits. For better responsiveness, right up to the next oil change.

Applications

• Synthetic technology based oil, suitable for turbocharged and intercooled direct-injection diesel engines fitted with blow-by gas recirculation.

Performance & benefits

• Special effective cleansing technologyProtects better than conventional mineral oil based engine oils by continuously removing engine deposits.
• Enhanced oxidation stabilityUp to 19% more protection than other leading oils tested, achieved through synthetic technologies.
• Low viscosity, rapid oil flow and reduced frictionSuperior fuel efficiency compared with high-viscosity oils.
• High shear stabilityFor maintaining viscosity and retaining its characteristics throughout the drain interval.
• Specially selected synthetic base oilsReduce oil volatility and therefore oil consumption. The need to top up the oil is consequently reduced.
• Minimises engine vibration and noiseA more comfortable and quieter drive.