Shell Helix Ultra 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.

• MB-Approval 226.5

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz petrol engine oil, extended drain

  Mercedes-Benz approval for full-SAPS petrol engine oil on an extended drain interval, the petrol counterpart of 229.5.

• API SL

  Petrol engine oil, API SL performance level

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

• 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 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001A9012

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

BMW

3 Series E46, 5 Series E39, 5 Series E60, 7 Series E65, X5 E53

Mercedes-Benz

A-Class W169, C-Class W203, E-Class W211, SL-Class R230, Vito W639

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 engine oil – Shell's most advanced formulation for high-performance engines. Shell Helix Ultra uses unique active cleansing technology to help high-performance engines operate at maximum efficiency, helping to protect them from deposits and wear. It helps reduce friction and improve fuel economy. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 has a kinematic viscosity of 12.2 cSt at 100 °C and 68.2 cSt at 40 °C.

Applications

• The fully synthetic Shell Helix Ultra delivers maximum protection in extreme climate and driving conditions. It can be used in modern gasoline, diesel (without particulate filters) and gas engines, and is also suitable for engines running on biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.

Performance & benefits

• Shell's latest active cleansing technologyHelps protect high-performance engines and control deposits.
• Superior wear and corrosion protectionHelps extend engine life by protecting surfaces from wear and by neutralising combustion acids
• Low viscosity and frictionUp to 1.4% fuel saving
• Active cleansingHelps remove the sludge left behind by inferior oils
• Superior resistance to oil degradationHelps maintain protection throughout the drain interval
• Formulated for low evaporationReduced oil consumption, for less frequent top-up
• Exceptional low-temperature performanceRapid flow for faster engine warm-up
• Approved by car manufacturersApproved for use by numerous makers of high-performance vehicles
• Multi-fuel capabilityCan be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends. Compared with the API SN specification and based on Sequence IVA and Sequence VIII engine tests carried out at independent laboratories. Based on ACEA M 111 fuel economy results compared with an industry reference oil. Based on a severe sludge clean-up test.