Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40

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 SN PLUS

  Petrol engine oil, API SN PLUS performance level

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

• API SN

  Petrol engine oil, API SN performance level

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

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001H2263

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

BMW

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

Citroën

C4

Fiat

Bravo, Croma

Jeep

Grand Cherokee, Wrangler

Mercedes-Benz

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

Peugeot

206, 307

Porsche

911, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera

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 is suitable even for the longest OEM-recommended drain intervals.

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.
• It is also suitable for use in modern direct-injection gasoline engines, where it provides protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).
• Fiat 9.55535.Z2 and Fiat 9.55535-N2 — meets the requirementsTo 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 distributor or Shell Lubricants representatives, or from the technical helpdesks.

Performance & benefits

• Shell's newest active-cleansing technology: helps protect high-performance engines and control deposits.
• Superior corrosion and wear protection: helps extend engine life by protecting wear surfaces and by neutralising combustion acids.
• Active clean-up: helps remove residue left behind by inferior oils.
• Superior resistance to oil degradation: helps maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval.
• Formulated for low evaporation: reduced oil consumption, for less frequent top-up.
• Exceptional low-temperature performance: fast flow for quick engine warm-up.
• Approved by car manufacturers: approved for use by numerous makers of high-performance vehicles and recommended by Ferrari.
• Long life: exceptional protection and cleansing, even at the longest manufacturer-recommended oil-drain intervals.
• Multi-fuel capability: can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
• Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) protection: the latest turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engines can be vulnerable to damaging LSPI events resulting from uncontrolled fuel ignition.

Fits

• Cars & light vehicles