Shell Alexia 25 is a cylinder lubricant designed for use in two-stroke low speed diesel engines. Shell Alexia 25 is suitable for use in engines when operating on low sulphur or distillate fuels of up to 0.1% sulphur. These fuels are expected to be used primarily in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) after the fuel Sulphur limit drops to 0.1% on 1st January 2015.
Applications
Two-stroke low speed diesel engines Cylinder lubrication of two-stroke low speed diesel engines when operating on low sulphur or distillate fuel of up to 0.1% sulphur
Performance & benefits
Engine protection & cleanlinessShell Alexia 25 has been optimised to offer excellent cleanliness and protection for all types of engines.
Shell Alexia 25 is validated for use by major manufacturers of low speed crosshead diesel engines including
Changeover guidelines OEM advice should be followed in determining when an engine should switch to Shell Alexia 25. As general guidance the oil should be used at any time when distillate fuel or other fuels with a Sulphur content of <0.1% are being utilised - in the case that the engine switches during a voyage (for instance as it enters an ECA zone) the lubricant should be changed at the same time as the fuel, in accordance with OEM advice
Standards & approvals
Wärtsilä
Changeover guidelines
Cylinder Oil Feed Rates
Mixing of cylinder lubricants
Typical characteristics
Property
Typical value
Method
SAE viscosity grade
50
Viscosity indexminimum
95
ASTM D2270 - IP 226
Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm2/s
19.5
ASTM D445
Density @15°Ckg/m3
908
ASTM D4052 - IP 365
Flash point°C
235
ASTM D93 - IP 34
Pour point°C maximum
-6
ASTM D97 - IP 15
BNmg/KOH/g
25
ASTM D2896 - IP 276
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