Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 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.

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

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

• 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-30

Manufacturer code

001G0571

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

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic engine oil – continuous performance, cleansing and protection. Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 uses advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, helping maintain engine performance. It helps reduce engine friction to deliver enhanced fuel economy.

Applications

• Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 uses advanced emissions-compatible technology to protect the vehicle's exhaust system. Its low-SAPS formulation helps keep diesel particulate filters clean and protects them from the ash build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
• Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 can be used in modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.
• To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicle or equipment, please consult Shell LubeMatch at http://lubematch.shell.com
• Advice on applications not covered here can be obtained from Shell Lubricants representatives or from the technical desk.

Performance & benefits

• Advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, supporting engine performance.
• Helps reduce engine friction, for enhanced fuel economy.