Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 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.

• 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.

• ACEA A3/B4

  ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001E9242

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Fiat

Ducato

Mercedes-Benz

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

Renault

Clio dCi, Clio III RS, Laguna III, Megane II RS, Megane III RS

Volkswagen

Bora, Golf III, Golf IV, Passat B5, Polo III

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 Diesel uses unique active cleansing technology to help high-performance, light-duty diesel engines operate at maximum efficiency by helping to protect them from power-robbing deposits and wear.

Applications

• Shell Helix Ultra Diesel's fully synthetic formulation offers Shell's maximum protection in very hot and extremely cold climates, and in severe driving conditions.
• Shell Helix Ultra Diesel can be used for modern passenger car diesel engines (without particulate filters).

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 3 Superior resistance to oil degradation 2
• 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.
• Long lifeExceptional protection and cleansing, even at the longest manufacturer-recommended oil-drain intervals.
• Compatible with modern fuelsSuitable for use with biodiesel. 1 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IVA and Sequence VIII engine tests carried out at an independent laboratory 2 Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation and deposit tests carried out at an independent laboratory 3 Based on a severe sludge clean-up test 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 3 2
• Superior resistance to oil degradation Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval
• Low-evaporation formulation 4 Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up

Fits

• Cars & light vehicles