Shell Helix Diesel Ultra AB-L 5W-30

Standards & approvals

• API SM

  Petrol engine oil, API SM performance level

  API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

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

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for catalyst-compatible, low-SAPS engines.

• MB-Approval 229.51

  Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS extended-drain engine oil

  Low-SAPS Mercedes-Benz approval for extended-drain engine oil in petrol and diesel passenger cars with a particulate filter, above 229.31.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001C8172

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

BMW

3 Series E90, 3 Series F30, 5 Series E60, 5 Series F10, X3 F25, X5 F15

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W204, E-Class W212, M-Class W166, Sprinter W906, Vito W447

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Maximum performance right up to the next oil change. Shell Helix Diesel Ultra AB-L is a latest-generation, fully synthetic engine oil designed specifically to meet the requirements of all Mercedes-Benz diesel engines, including diesel engines with particulate filters. Approved by Mercedes-Benz for normal and extended service (Europe). It contains Shell's latest active cleansing technology to continuously prevent dirt and deposit build-up, delivering maximum performance right up to the next oil change.

Applications

• Approved by Mercedes-Benz for engines requiring the MB 229.51 specification.
• API: SM/CF
• ACEA: C3
• MB approval: 229.51
• BMW: LL-04

Performance & benefits

• Emissions system protectionThe low-SAPS formula ensures a long service life for diesel engines fitted with particulate filters and three-way catalysts.
• Shell's latest active cleansing technologyFive times more effective at removing deposits from dirty engines than mineral oil.
• Long-term oxidation stabilityUp to 37% more protection than other fully synthetic oils tested.
• Fuel economyExceeds the fuel economy requirements for MB cars.
• Specially selected synthetic base oilsReduce oil volatility and therefore oil consumption. The need to top up with oil is consequently reduced.
• High shear stabilityMaintains viscosity and viscosity grade throughout the drain interval.
• Minimises engine vibration and noiseMore comfortable and quieter operation.