Shell Rimula R3+ 40

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 228.0

  Official approval

  Mercedes-Benz truck diesel engine oil, earliest level

  Earliest Mercedes-Benz truck diesel engine oil level, for engines without exhaust aftertreatment; predecessor of 228.1 and 228.3.

• MAN 270

  MAN 270 — monograde engine oil (obsolete)

  MAN's old specification for monograde truck engine oils; withdrawn.

• MTU Oil Category 1

  MTU's first oil quality category: standard-quality monograde and multigrade oils for older MTU engines.

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

  Older API category for indirect-injection diesel engines, tolerant of higher-sulphur fuel.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Rimula

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 40

Manufacturer code

001C4573

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

MAN

TGA

Mercedes-Benz

Actros

MTU

genset applications

Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Shell Rimula R3+ 40 is an SAE 40 monograde oil for older diesel engines and stationary equipment. Its active detergent system is designed to keep pistons and other engine parts clean, protect against wear and prevent deposits. It carries Mercedes-Benz approval 228.0, meets MAN 270, MTU Category 1, API CF and ACEA E2, and is suitable for use with biodiesel at the oil drain intervals recommended by the engine maker.

Applications

• Proven diesel engine performanceShell Rimula R3 monograde oils have been designed to maximise engine performance across a wide range of applications, in stationary vehicles or in older on-highway diesel engines.
• Construction industry applicationsEngine oil technology is sometimes recommended for hydraulic and transmission applications. Shell Rimula R3 monograde oils deliver superior performance and ensure the reliability of these applications.
• The use of Shell Rimula R3 monograde oils is appropriate for stationary equipment, such as pumps in continuous operation in a stable environment. Shell Rimula R3+ 40 is suitable for use with biodiesel at the oil drain intervals recommended by the OEM. Compatibility and miscibility: Shell Rimula R3 must not be used in Detroit Diesel two-stroke engines. An SAE 40 oil to API CF-II specification with a sulphated ash content below 1% should be used.
• Stationary equipment: The use of Shell Rimula R3 monograde oils is appropriate for stationary equipment, such as pumps in continuous operation in a stable environment. Shell Rimula R3+ 40 is suitable for use with biodiesel at the oil drain intervals recommended by the OEM. Compatibility and miscibility: Shell Rimula R3 must not be used in Detroit Diesel two-stroke engines. An SAE 40 oil to API CF-II specification with a sulphated ash content below 1% should be used

Performance & benefits

• Equipment manufacturer approvalsShell Rimula R3 monograde oils are suitable for use in a wide range of engine applications from the major OEMs.
• The oils' superior thermal stability and oxidation resistance ensure a high standard of piston cleanliness. Reduced wear and extended component life
• Overall engine cleanliness helps reduce wear, extends component life, maintains power output, improves operational stability and reduces maintenance costs.
• High standards of piston cleanliness: The oils' superior thermal stability and oxidation resistance ensure a high standard of piston cleanliness
• Reduced wear and extended ● component life: Overall engine cleanliness helps reduce wear, extends component life, maintains power output, improves operational stability and reduces maintenance costs

Fits

• Construction equipment