Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30

Approved by

• Mercedes-Benz

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 228.51

  Official approval

  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.

• ACEA E6

  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.

• ACEA E7

  ACEA E7 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for heavy-duty diesel engines.

• Cummins CES 20077

  Cummins' oil specification for EGR diesel engines with a particulate filter, with capped ash.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Rimula

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001C4597

Availability

On request

Compatible vehicles

Cummins

ISM, ISX

Deutz

TCD industrial diesel engines, Stage IIIB/IV generation

Iveco

Eurocargo, S-Way, Stralis

Mack

CH, Granite, Vision

MAN

TGA, TGS, TGX

Mercedes-Benz

Actros, Atego

Renault

Kerax, Magnum, Midlum, Premium

Scania

G-series, P-series, R-series, S-series

Volvo

FH, FH16, FM

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic oil for high-capacity diesel engines. Shell Rimula R6 LME offers exclusive "Low-SAPS" additive technology and a unique anti-wear system. Its protective power is further strengthened by the use of synthetic base oil technology, which delivers extended drain intervals and fuel economy. Particularly suitable for Euro 4, 5 and 6 vehicles.

Applications

• On-highway heavy duty applicationsParticularly suited to a wide range of heavy duty vehicles and transport applications, with modern low-emission engines from Mercedes-Benz, DAF and others. It is especially suitable for truck fleets running mixed Euro 2, 3, 4 and 5 engines.
• For low-emission enginesShell Rimula R6 LME meets the latest manufacturer standards, including Mercedes-Benz and others, for Euro 4, 5 and 6 engine types, and exceeds the performance requirements of industry specifications such as ACEA E6 and E7.

Performance & benefits

• Fuel economyThrough the use of Shell's most advanced technology, Shell Rimula R6 LME offers an enhanced fuel economy capability*, making it possible to save money on fuel consumption without compromising engine protection or durability. *e.g. compared with higher-viscosity oils
• Reduced maintenance costsShell Rimula R6 LME meets the extended oil drain interval standards of Mercedes-Benz, DAF and others, from the latest Euro 6 engines to older-generation engines, allowing operators to optimise maintenance schedules and control maintenance costs.
• Emissions system compatibilityThe advanced low-ash formulation helps prevent the blocking or poisoning of exhaust gas after-treatment systems, helping the vehicle maintain emissions compliance and fuel efficiency.
• Low wear, low depositsThe unique additive technology delivers high standards of piston cleanliness, essential for extending engine life. The unique anti-wear additive helps meet the protection standards of many engine types.

Fits

• Trucks & buses