Shell Rimula R5 LM 10W-40

Low-SAPS oil for heavy duty diesel engines, with long drain intervals

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Standards & approvals

  • ACEA E6 oil sequence

    ACEA's sequence for heavy-duty diesel engines with full exhaust aftertreatment. Low-SAPS, with ash capped to protect the particulate filter.

  • Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS truck diesel engine oil, Euro VI

    Low-SAPS Mercedes-Benz approval for high-performance diesel engines with aftertreatment (Euro VI), with severe piston-cleanliness requirements. Daimler Truck equivalent: DTFR 15C110.

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Specifications

Brand
Shell
Category
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
Manufacturer code
001D1795
Availability
On request

Compatible vehicles

Mercedes-Benz
Actros, Atego

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

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
Kinematic viscosity @40°Cmm2/s81Astm D445
Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm2/s12.8Astm D445
Dynamic viscosity @-25°CmPa s6600Astm D5293
Viscosity index158Astm D2270
Total base numbermg KOH/g9.7Astm D2896
Sulphated ash%0.9Astm D874
Density @15°Ckg/l0.851Astm D4052
Flash point (COC)°C248Astm D92
Pour point°C-45Astm D97

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Manufacturer's description

Shell Rimula R5 LM oils feature "Low-SAPS" additive technology. Its protective power improves the oil's performance to deliver responsive protection, resulting in maintenance savings and long oil drain capability

Applications

  • European high-capacity enginesShell Rimula R5 LM provides protection and performance for high-output diesel engines from the major European engine manufacturers, such as Mercedes-Benz, and where oils meeting ACEA E6 are required.
  • Use in emission-controlled enginesShell Rimula R5 LM meets the Mercedes-Benz requirements for modern engine applications.

Performance & benefits

  • Emissions system capabilityThe advanced low-ash formulation helps prevent the blocking or poisoning of exhaust after-treatment devices, helping the vehicle maintain emissions compliance and fuel efficiency.
  • Reduced maintenance costsShell Rimula R5 LM has been formulated to meet the extended oil drain interval requirements of Mercedes-Benz, allowing operators to optimise their maintenance planning.
  • Improves engine cleanlinessThe advanced formulation provides good engine cleanliness and protection against piston deposits, allowing Shell Rimula R5 LM oil to ensure engine component reliability and extended oil drain intervals.

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