Shell Helix HX5 15W-40

Standards & approvals

• API SN

  Petrol engine oil, API SN 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 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.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 15W-40

Manufacturer code

001E7481

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Premium multigrade oil. Helps remove dirt deposits from the engine. Shell Helix HX5 is designed to help deliver consistent engine performance. It works hard to remove engine deposits and reduce wear. It is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles in everyday driving conditions.

Applications

• Shell Helix HX5 premium multigrade oil is designed to protect a wide variety of vehicles used in everyday driving conditions. Shell Helix HX5 can be used in gasoline, diesel or gas engines, and also with biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends. Typical physical properties. Technical data sheet: Shell Helix HX5 15W-40, premium multigrade oil. Helps remove dirt deposits from the engine. Shell Helix HX5 is designed to help deliver consistent engine performance. It works hard to remove engine deposits and reduce wear. It is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles in everyday driving conditions. Performance, features and benefits
• Active cleansing technologyActively locks away the formation of deposits that reduce engine performance.
• Helps remove the sludge left behind by inferior oils. Enhanced wear protection 1
• Protects against wear and neutralises combustion acids that can lead to corrosion.
• Good oxidation stabilityResists oil degradation throughout the drain interval
• Multi-fuel capabilityUsed in gasoline, diesel or gas engines and also suitable for biodiesel or gasoline/ethanol blends. Based on Sequence IVA engine testing carried out at an independent laboratory. Based on rigorous sludge clean-up testing. Specifications, approvals and recommendations
• To find the right oil for your vehicle or equipment, please consult the Shell LubeMatch service at http://lubematch.shell.com

Performance & benefits

• Active-cleansing technology: actively locks away deposits that lead to reduced engine performance.
• Helps remove sludge left behind by inferior oils.
• Enhanced wear protection: protects against wear and neutralises combustion acids that can lead to corrosion.
• Good oxidation stability: resists oil degradation throughout the oil-drain interval.
• Multi-fuel capability: can be used in gasoline, diesel or gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel or gasoline/ethanol blends.