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 SP

  Petrol engine oil, API SP 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-40

Manufacturer code

001I1539

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, Ducato

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 motor oil, Shell's most advanced formulation for high performance engines. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 uses unique active cleansing technology to help high-performance engines operate at maximum efficiency by helping to protect them from deposits and wear. This SAE 5W-40 grade is approved for use by numerous makers of high-performance vehicles and recommended by Ferrari. It can be used in modern gasoline engines, diesel engines without particulate filters and gas engines, and in modern turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines it protects against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

Applications

• Shell Helix Ultra's fully synthetic formulation offers Shell's maximum protection in very hot and extremely cold climates, and severe driving conditions. Shell Helix Ultra can be used for modern gasoline engines, diesel engines (without particulate filters) and gas engines, and it is also suitable for use with biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
• It is also suitable for use in modern direct injection turbocharged gasoline engine where it provides protection against damaging low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

Performance & benefits

• Helps to protect high-performance engines from power- and performance-robbing deposits. Superior wear and corrosion protection 1
• Helps to extend engine life by protecting surfaces from wear and by helping to neutralise corrosive combustion acids.
• Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 2. Superior resistance to oil degradation 3
• Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval. Low-evaporation formulation 4
• Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up.
• Exceptional low-temperature performanceFaster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 5.
• Approved by car manufacturersApproved for use by numerous makers of high- performance vehicles and recommended by Ferrari.
• Long lifeExceptional protection and cleansing, even at the longest manufacturer-recommended oil-drain intervals.
• Multi-fuel capabilityCan be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
• Low Speed Pre-Ignition Protection (LSPI)The latest highly rated turbocharged gasoline direct injection engines can be vulnerable to damaging LSPI events resulting from uncontrolled ignition of the fuel. 1 Compared with API SP specification and based on Sequence IVA and Sequence VIII engine tests carried out at an independent laboratory. 2 Based on a severe sludge clean-up test. 3 Compared with API SP specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation and deposit tests carried out at an independent laboratory. 4 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements. 5 Compared with higher-viscosity oils.
• Shell’s ultimate active cleansing technology Helps to protect high-performance engines from power-and performance-robbing deposits
• Superior wear and corrosion protection 1 Helps to extend engine life by protecting surfaces from wear and by helping to neutralise corrosive combustion acids
• Active clean-up Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 2
• Superior resistance to oil degradation 3 Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval
• Low-evaporation formulation 4 Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up