Shell Helix HX6 10W-40

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Semi-synthetic 10W-40 engine oil rated API SN Plus and ACEA A3/B4 for petrol, diesel and gas engines, approved to VW 501.01 and VW 505.00.

Classification
Product line Shell Helix HX6 1 oil
SAE viscosity 10W-40What SAE means
Base oil semi-synthetic
Intended use passenger cars
API class What API means
ACEA class What ACEA means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Meets the requirements of
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 92.4 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 13.9 mm²/s
Viscosity index 153
Pour point -42 °C
Flash point 242 °C
Density 863 kg/m³

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Shell Helix HX6 10W-40

Description

Shell Helix HX6 10W-40 is a semi-synthetic oil from the Helix HX6 line, blended from synthetic and mineral base oils. It is intended for the everyday running of car petrol, diesel and gas-fuelled engines, turbocharged direct-injection petrol units included. The maker allows its use with biodiesel and petrol/ethanol blends.

The oil is rated API SN Plus, SN and ACEA A3/B4 and holds official VW 501.01 and VW 505.00 approvals. It meets the requirements of MB 229.3 and Renault RN0700 without formal approval. The SN Plus class signals protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

Typical figures: 13.9 mm²/s at 100 °C, 92.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 153, pour point -42 °C, flash point 242 °C.

Application

Petrol, diesel and gas-fuelled (LPG, CNG) car engines in everyday use, turbocharged direct-injection petrol units included; biodiesel and petrol/ethanol blends allowed.

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