Shell Helix Diesel HX7 10W-40

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 10W-40

Manufacturer code

001C8212

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

Cleans and protects for improved responsiveness. Shell Helix Diesel HX7 is formulated on the basis of a special, effective cleansing technology. It protects the engine strongly compared with conventional engine oils, continuously preventing the formation of engine deposits. For better responsiveness, right up to the next oil change.

Applications

• Synthetic technology based oil, suitable for turbocharged and intercooled direct-injection diesel engines fitted with blow-by gas recirculation.

Performance & benefits

• Special effective cleansing technologyProtects better than conventional mineral oil based engine oils by continuously removing engine deposits.
• Enhanced oxidation stabilityUp to 19% more protection than other leading oils tested, achieved through synthetic technologies.
• Low viscosity, rapid oil flow and reduced frictionSuperior fuel efficiency compared with high-viscosity oils.
• High shear stabilityFor maintaining viscosity and retaining its characteristics throughout the drain interval.
• Specially selected synthetic base oilsReduce oil volatility and therefore oil consumption. The need to top up the oil is consequently reduced.
• Minimises engine vibration and noiseA more comfortable and quieter drive.

Standards & approvals

• MB-Approval 229.3

  Mercedes-Benz approval 229.3

  A Mercedes-Benz operating-fluid approval (BeVo sheet).

• VW 505 00

  VW 505 00 — diesel engine oil

  VW's standard for passenger-car diesel engine oils without unit-injector injection, on a fixed drain interval.

Approved for

• VW
• MB

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

We email you the sheets listed below in a single archive. No account, no order required.

• TDSROJanuary 2013
• SDSENDecember 2012
• SDSRODecember 2012