Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-40

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Fully synthetic low-SAPS 5W-40 ACEA C3 engine oil for cars, approved to MB 229.51 and BMW Longlife-04.

Classification
Product line Shell Helix HX8 7 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-40What SAE means
Base oil fully 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 84.7 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 14 mm²/s
Viscosity index 171
Pour point -36 °C
Flash point 236 °C
Density 850 kg/m³

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Description

Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-40 is a fully synthetic low-SAPS oil from the Helix HX8 line for petrol and diesel car engines fitted with exhaust after-treatment, that is, particulate filters and catalytic converters.

The oil is rated API SN and ACEA C3 and holds official MB 229.31, MB 229.51, BMW Longlife-04, Renault RN0700 and Renault RN0710 approvals. It meets the requirements of GM dexos2 and Fiat 9.55535-S2 without formal approval.

Typical figures: 14 mm²/s at 100 °C, 84.7 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 171, pour point -36 °C, flash point 236 °C.

Application

Petrol and diesel engines in cars fitted with exhaust after-treatment where the manufacturer specifies a 5W-40 oil to ACEA C3.

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