Fully synthetic engine oil – formulated to meet engine manufacturers' special requirements. Formulated to meet the requirements of manufacturers of high-performance engines, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and the API SN or ACEA C3 requirements.
Applications
Shell Helix Ultra Professional AM-L 5W-30 for gasoline and diesel engines is approved as meeting the Mercedes-Benz MB 229.51 and BMW LL-04 technical requirements and the low-SAPS specifications.
Specially formulated for use in diesel engines with a particulate filter (DPF technology).
The low-SAPS formulation helps protect DPF systems from blocking.
Can be used in Mercedes-Benz engines with or without a particulate filter. Can be used in gasoline engines in the EU, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Specifications, approvals and recommendations
MB 229.51 approvalTo 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. (CEC-L-78-T-99).
Standards & approvals
ACEA C3
ACEA C3 oil sequence
ACEA's sequence for catalyst-compatible, low-SAPS engines.Source
API SN
Petrol engine oil, API SN performance level
API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.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
12.11
Astm D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt
69.02
Astm D445
Viscosity index
174
Astm D2270
MRV @-35°CcP
14500
Astm D4684
Density @15°CKg/m3
836.1
Astm D4052
Flash point°C
238
Astm D92
Pour point°C
-45
Astm D97
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