Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 0W-20

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 229.71

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz low-viscosity engine oil for plug-in hybrids

  Mercedes-Benz approval for low-viscosity (SAE 0W-20) low-SAPS engine oil on Euro 6d engines, including plug-in hybrids.

• API SN

  Petrol engine oil, API SN performance level

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

• ACEA C5

  ACEA C5 oil sequence

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

• BMW Longlife-17 FE+

  BMW Longlife-17 FE+ engine oil

  BMW's approval for low-viscosity (SAE 0W-20), fuel-economy engine oils, above Longlife-14 FE+.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 0W-20

Manufacturer code

001H5439

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

BMW

1 Series F40, 3 Series G20, 5 Series G30, X1 F48, X3 G01

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W206, E-Class W214, S-Class W223

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 ultimate protection for vehicle emission systems Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 features its most advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps to keep diesel particulate filters clean to help maintain engine performance. It helps to reduce engine friction to provide enhanced fuel economy.

Applications

• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5's fully synthetic formulation uses Shell’s most advanced emissions-compatible technology to help gasoline engine exhaust catalysts and keep diesel particulate filters clean and protects it from ash build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 can be used for modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.

Performance & benefits

• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 0W-20 provides up to 3.3% greater fuel economy. 1
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 0W-20 on average provides up to 70% better piston deposit protection and 50% better piston cleanliness 2 – these results far exceed the industry- standard requirements.
• On average 60% better wear protection1 than API SN limits at 95% statistical confidence. 3
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 0W-20 with PurePlus Technology provides exceptional sludge control and excellent turbocharger protection. 4
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT C5 0W-20 with PurePlus technology provides up to 30% better corrosion protection. 5
• 1 Based on ACEA M111 fuel economy results compared with the industry reference oil 2 Based on ACEA DV6C and OM646LA Bio engine test results compared with ACEA C5 specification 3 Based on API Sequence IVA engine test results compared with API SN specifications 4 Based on turbocharger test in ACEA EP6CDT and OM646LA Bio results compared with ACEA C5 5 Based on Sequence VIII corrosion test vs API SN specification