Shell Gadinia S3 40

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Marine lubricants

Viscosity

SAE 40

Manufacturer code

001G1523

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

Lubricants for medium-speed marine diesel engines running on distillate fuels. Shell Gadinia S3 40 are premium multifunctional diesel engine lubricants, formulated specifically for severe operating conditions, for the main propulsion and auxiliary trunk piston engines that use distillate fuels with a sulphur content of up to 1%. The new Gadinia S3 40 formulation has also been optimised for other applications found on board ships, such as gearboxes, clutches and stern tubes.

Applications

• For highly rated medium-speed marine diesel engines, for the main propulsion and auxiliary trunk piston engines, stationary engines and marine diesel engines.
• Shell Gadinia S3 40 performs satisfactorily in the smaller, high-speed engines of fishing fleets that operate under difficult conditions and have small oil sumps.
• Turbocompressors, oil-filled stern tubes and variable pitch propellers
• Deck equipment and other marine applications requiring an SAE 40 oil viscosity.
• Specifications, approvals and recommendations: For the full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk representative

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

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• TDSROJune 2017
• SDSENFebruary 2026
• SDSROFebruary 2026