Shell Helix Extra Professional AP-L 5W-30

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Fully synthetic low-SAPS 5W-30 ACEA C2 engine oil for Peugeot and Citroen diesels with a particulate filter, meeting PSA B71 2290.

Specifications: Shell Helix Extra Professional AP-L 5W-30
Classification
Product line Shell Helix Extra 10 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-30What SAE means
Base oil fully synthetic
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
ACEA class What ACEA means
Approvals
Meets the requirements of What an approval means
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 59.6 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 10.2 mm²/s
Pour point -48 °C
Flash point 233 °C
Density 844 kg/m³

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Description

Shell Helix Extra Professional AP-L 5W-30 is a fully synthetic low-SAPS oil from the Helix Extra line for Peugeot and Citroen diesel engines fitted with a particulate filter, up to the Euro 5 emissions standard.

The oil is rated API SN and ACEA C2. It holds no official car-maker approvals but meets the requirements of PSA B71 2290 and Iveco 18-1811 SC1.

Typical figures: 10.2 mm²/s at 100 °C, 59.6 mm²/s at 40 °C, pour point -48 °C, flash point 233 °C.

For Euro 6 diesels with SCR, the maker recommends a different oil from the Helix Ultra Professional AP-L range.

Application

Peugeot and Citroen diesel engines with a particulate filter, up to Euro 5, where the manufacturer specifies an oil to PSA B71 2290.

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