Brand
Shell
Type
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 5W-40
Manufacturer code
001K5321

Shell Helix Extra HX8 5W-40

Fully synthetic low-friction oil for gasoline and diesel engines

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Category
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 5W-40
Manufacturer code
001K5321
Availability
On order

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic motor oil - Enhance your engine's efficiency by reducing friction for optimized performance. Shell Helix Extra HX8 fully synthetic motor oil works hard to help keeping modern engines running efficiently and well protected. With Anti-Friction Technology, it helps to reduce engine frictions to provide enhanced fuel economy and protection suitable for all OEM-recommended drain intervals.

Applications

  • Shell Helix Extra HX8's fully synthetic formulation can be used in engines in a wide variety of modern vehicles that face these demanding driving conditions, and can be recommended for customers who want to keep the same oil- drain interval, operating in extreme climates or driving in congested stop-start city traffic.
  • Shell Helix Extra HX8 can be used for gasoline engines, diesel engines (without particulate filters) and gas engines, and it is also suitable for use with biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
  • It is also suitable for use in modern direct injection turbocharged gasoline engines where it provides protection against damaging low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

Performance & benefits

  • Superior active cleansing technology 1
  • Actively locks away harmful performance-robbing deposits.
  • Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 2 Excellent wear protection 3
  • Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear, even in the toughest driving conditions.
  • Long-term resistance to oil degradationHelps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval.
  • Long lifeSuitable for all equipment-manufacturer-recommended oil- drain intervals.
  • Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 4 Low-evaporation formulation 5
  • Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up.
  • Multi-fuel capabilityCan be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
  • Low Speed Pre-Ignition Protection (LSPI)The latest highly rated turbocharged gasoline direct injection engines can be vulnerable to damaging LSPI events resulting from uncontrolled ignition of the fuel. 1 Compared with Shell Helix mineral oils 2 Based on a severe sludge clean-up test 3 Based on Sequence IVA engine test carried out at an independent laboratory 4 Compared with higher-viscosity oils 5 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements
  • Active clean-up Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 2
  • Excellent wear protection 3 Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear, even in the toughest driving conditions
  • Enhanced low-temperature performance 4 Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 5
  • Low-evaporation formulation Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up
  • Meets the requirements of Fiat (FCA) 9.55535-M2, Renault RN 0700/0710

Standards & approvals

  • API SP

    Petrol engine oil, API SP performance level

    API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.Source

  • ACEA A3/B4

    ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

    ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.Source

Also listed

  • Meets requirements MB 229.3

Approved for

  • MB
  • Renault
  • Fiat

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
Density @15°Ckg/m3841ASTM D4052
Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt14.8ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt89.2ASTM D445
Flash point°C232ASTM D92
Pour point°C-36ASTM D97

Complete documentation

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  • TDSENMay 2025
  • SDSENApril 2026
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