Shell Helix Diesel Ultra 5W-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.

• BMW Longlife-01

  BMW's approval for extended-drain engine oils in petrol and diesel engines without a particulate filter; full-SAPS, built on ACEA A3/B4.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001A0251

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

BMW

3 Series E46, 5 Series E39, 5 Series E60, 7 Series E65, X5 E53

Fiat

Ducato

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W203, E-Class W211, SL-Class R230

Renault

Clio dCi, Clio III RS, Laguna III, Megane II RS, Megane III RS

Volkswagen

Bora, Golf III, Golf IV, Golf V, New Beetle, Passat B5, Passat B6, Polo III, Touareg

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Maximum cleansing capability for diesel engines, maximum performance and improved engine responsiveness. Shell Helix Diesel Ultra is formulated using the latest active cleansing technology. It protects better than conventional engine oils by continuously removing carbon deposits from engine surfaces. For better responsiveness and improved performance, helping the engine to run at full potential until the next oil change. Shell Helix Diesel Ultra reduces engine noise and delivers a more comfortable, quieter drive.

Applications

• Suitable for turbocharged and intercooled high-performance direct-injection diesel engines fitted with blow-by gas recirculation and exhaust gas recirculation.

Performance & benefits

• Maximum engine cleanliness and noise reductionActively and continuously locks away harmful dirt and deposits. Shell Helix Diesel Ultra reduces engine noise levels, giving a more comfortable and quieter drive.
• Advanced protection and long engine lifeThe product protects the engine under all driving conditions, from the repeated stop-start duty typical of city traffic to extremely high engine speeds, and for all engine types.
• Fuel economyLow viscosity, rapid oil flow and low friction contribute effectively to reduced fuel consumption.
• Low oil consumptionThe use of specially selected synthetic base oils reduces oil volatility and therefore oil consumption. The need to top up with oil is consequently reduced.
• Excellent protection for turbocharged engines
• Extremely low chlorine contentReduces environmental impact.
• High shear stabilityMaintains viscosity and viscosity grade throughout the drain interval.