Fully synthetic engine oil – Shell's newest product in the field of emissions protection. Shell Helix ECT features Shell's most advanced emissions-compatible technology, which helps keep diesel particulate filters clean and helps keep the engine clean. It helps reduce engine friction and improves fuel economy.
Applications
The fully synthetic Shell Helix Ultra ECT formulation uses Shell's advanced technology to help the exhaust catalyst on gasoline engines and to protect and keep diesel particulate filters clean of the ash that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
Shell Helix Ultra ECT can be used in modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.
Shell Helix Ultra ECT 0W-30 is suitable for vehicles currently using SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 grades, offering enhanced engine protection and fuel economy
Applicable to vehicles where an API SN or ACEA C3 oil is required. Specifications, approvals and recommendations
To find the right Shell Helix product for your equipment, consult Shell LubeMatch at http://lubematch.shell.com
Advice on applications not covered here can be obtained from Shell distributor or Shell Lubricants representatives or from the technical helpdesks.
MB 229.51 approval
Standards & approvals
API SN
Petrol engine oil, API SN performance level
API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.Source
ACEA C3
ACEA C3 oil sequence
ACEA's sequence for catalyst-compatible, low-SAPS engines.Source
BMW LL-04
BMW Longlife-04
BMW's approval for low-SAPS oils in engines with a particulate filter and sensitive catalysts. It protects the aftertreatment system across long drain intervals.
Approved for
BMW
MB
Typical characteristics
Property
Typical value
Method
Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt
12.1
ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt
66.99
ASTM D445
Viscosity index
180
ASTM D2270
MRV @-40°CCp
13700
ASTM D4684
Density @15°Ckg/m3
835.1
ASTM D4052
Flash point°C
233
ASTM D92
Pour point°C
-54
ASTM D97
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