Shell Helix Extra ECT Multi 5W-30

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 229.31

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS passenger-car engine oil, predecessor level

  Low-SAPS Mercedes-Benz approval for petrol and diesel engines with a particulate filter, predecessor of 229.51.

• 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.

• API SP

  Petrol engine oil, API SP performance level

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

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

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

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001N7179

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 W211, E-Class W212, M-Class W166, Sprinter W906, Vito W447

Porsche

Cayenne, Macan, Panamera

Volkswagen

Golf VI, Golf VII, Passat B7, Passat B8, Tiguan I, Tiguan II, Touareg

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 Multi 5W-30 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 Multi 5W-30 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 Multi 5W-30 can be used for modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.

Performance & benefits

• Anti-Friction Technology that helps reduce engine friction, for enhanced fuel economy and protection.
• Advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, helping to maintain engine performance.