Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30

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Synthetic low-ash fuel-economy 5W-30 oil for trucks and buses, rated ACEA E6 and E7, with Volvo VDS-3 and DTFR 15C110 approvals.

Specifications: Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30
Classification
Product line Shell Rimula 24 oils
SAE viscosity 5W-30What SAE means
Base oil synthetic
Intended use commercial vehicles
ACEA class What ACEA means
Approvals
Manufacturer approvals What an approval means
Meets the requirements of
Typical properties
Viscosity at 40 °C 66.9 mm²/s
Viscosity at 100 °C 12.13 mm²/s
Pour point -50 °C
Flash point 238 °C
Base number (TBN) 10.2 mg KOH/g
Sulphated ash 1.00 %
Density 847 kg/m³

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Description

Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30 is a synthetic low-ash oil from the Rimula line with an emphasis on fuel economy. It is intended for Mercedes-Benz, DAF and other trucks and buses with Euro 4-Euro 6 engines on extended drains, and for fleets that also run Euro 2-Euro 5 engines.

The oil is rated ACEA E6 and E7 and holds official approvals Cummins CES 20077, Deutz DQC IV-10 LA, DTFR 15C110, Mack EO-N, MTU Oil Category 3.1, Renault Trucks RLD-2 and Volvo VDS-3, and meets Iveco 18-1804 TLS E6, MAN M 3271-1 and MAN M 3477 without approval.

Typical figures: 12.13 mm²/s at 100 °C, base number 10.2 mg KOH/g, sulphated ash 1.00 %, pour point -50 °C.

Application

Mercedes-Benz, DAF and other trucks and buses with Euro 4-Euro 6 engines on extended drain intervals, and mixed fleets with Euro 2-Euro 5 engines.

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