Shell Helix Extra ECT 5W-40

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 229.51

  Official approval

  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.

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

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

• API SN

  Petrol engine oil, API SN performance level

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

• BMW Longlife-04

  BMW's approval for low-SAPS oils in engines with a particulate filter and sensitive catalysts, across long drain intervals.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001N7262

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Alfa Romeo

159

BMW

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

Fiat

Bravo, Croma

Mercedes-Benz

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

Opel

Antara, Astra J, Astra K, Corsa D, Corsa E, Insignia A, Insignia B, Mokka X, Zafira C

Renault

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

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic motor oil - Enhance your engine's efficiency by reducing friction for optimized performance. Shell Helix Extra ECT uses Anti-Friction Technology that helps to reduce engine frictions to provide enhanced fuel economy and protection. With advanced emissions-compatible technology, it helps to keep diesel particulate filters clean to help maintain engine performance.

Applications

• Shell Helix Extra ECT fully synthetic motor oil uses Shell’s advanced emissions-compatible technology to help protect the vehicle’s emission system. Its low-SAPs formulation helps to keep diesel particulate filters clean and protects them from ash build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
• Shell Helix Extra ECT can be used for modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.

Performance & benefits

• Wear Protection40% better than the industry standard 1
• Faster Flow30% faster flow so it can reach critical engine parts faster for easier starting and quicker warm-up 1
• Corrosion Protection60% better corrosion protection 2
• Viscosity ControlDesigned to deliver excellent shear stability to help maintain oil viscosity and engine protection. 1 Compared with ACEA C3 specification 2 Compared to API SN specification
• Corrosion Protection 2 60% better corrosion protection