Shell Helix Extra X 5W-30

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 229.5

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz full-SAPS extended-drain engine oil

  Mercedes-Benz approval for full-SAPS engine oil with extended drain intervals, above 229.3, for petrol and diesel passenger cars without a particulate filter.

• API SP

  Petrol engine oil, API SP performance level

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

• ACEA A3/B4

  ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

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

• VW 502 00

  VW 502 00 — petrol engine oil

  VW standard for petrol engine oils on a fixed drain interval, full-SAPS level; not for engines with a particulate filter.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001N9390

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Mercedes-Benz

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

Renault

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

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

Fully synthetic motor oil - Enhance your engine's efficiency by reducing friction for optimized performance Shell Helix Extra fully synthetic motor oil works hard to help keeping modern engines running efficiently and well protected. With Anti-Friction Technology, it helps to reduce engine frictions to provide enhanced fuel economy and protection suitable for all OEM-recommended drain intervals.

Applications

• Shell Helix Extra's fully synthetic formulation can be used in engines in a wide variety of modern vehicles including direct- injection turbocharged gasoline engines that face these demanding driving conditions and can be recommended for customers who want to keep the same oil-drain interval, operating in extreme climates or driving in congested stop- start city traffic.
• It is suitable for direct injection turbocharged gasoline engines where protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) is required.
• Shell Helix Extra X can be used for gasoline engines, diesel engines (without particulate filters) and gas engines, and it is also suitable for use with biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.

Performance & benefits

• Shell’s superior active cleansing technology: 1
• Actively locks away harmful performance-robbing deposits. Excellent wear protection: 2
• Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear, even in the toughest driving conditions.
• Long-term resistance to oil degradationHelps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval.
• Low viscosity and low frictionEnhanced fuel economy with a corresponding reduction in emissions. 3
• Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 4 Low-evaporation formulation 5
• Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up.
• Can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends. Protects against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in direct injection turbocharged gasoline engines. 6
• 1 Compared with Shell Helix mineral oils 2 Based on industry standard engine test carried out at an independent laboratory 3 Based on ACEA M111 fuel economy results compared with the industry reference oil 4 Compared with higher-viscosity oils 5 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements 6 Based on Sequence IX LSPI test carried out at an independent laboratory
• Excellent wear protection: 2 Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear, even in the toughest driving conditions
• Enhanced low-temperature performance Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 4 5
• Low-evaporation formulation Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up
• Multi-fuel capability Can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends
• Protects against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in direct injection turbocharged gasoline engines. 6 1 Compared with Shell Helix mineral oils 2 Based on industry standard engine test carried out at an independent laboratory 3 Based on ACEA M111 fuel economy results compared with the industry reference oil 4 Compared with higher-viscosity oils 5 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements 6 Based on Sequence IX LSPI test carried out at an independent laboratory