Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5W-40

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Fully synthetic 5W-40 ACEA A3/B4 engine oil for diesel cars without a particulate filter, approved to VW 505.00, MB 229.5 and Renault RN0710.

Classification
Product line Shell Helix Ultra 14 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-40What SAE means
Base oil fully synthetic
Intended use passenger cars
ACEA class What ACEA means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Meets the requirements of
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 75.66 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 12.76 mm²/s
Viscosity index 170
Pour point -36 °C
Flash point 235 °C
Density 843 kg/m³

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Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5W-40

Description

Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5W-40 is a fully synthetic oil for diesel engines in cars without a particulate filter. It is compatible with biodiesel.

The oil is rated ACEA A3/B3 and ACEA A3/B4 and holds diesel-oriented official approvals: VW 505.00, MB 226.5, MB 229.5 and Renault RN0710. It meets the requirements of Fiat 9.55535-Z2 without formal approval.

Typical figures: 12.76 mm²/s at 100 °C, 75.66 mm²/s at 40 °C, viscosity index 170, pour point -36 °C, flash point 235 °C.

As a full-SAPS A3/B4 oil, it is not intended for diesels with a particulate filter.

Application

Diesel engines in cars without a particulate filter, including those running on biodiesel.

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