Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40

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Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40

SAE 5W-40Fully synthetic (gas-to-liquids base oil)Shell PurePlus Technology; Active Cleansing Technology

Fully synthetic engine oil for high-performance petrol and diesel cars.

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Use it for

  • High-performance petrol and diesel passenger-car engines, such as crew and shore vehicles
  • Marine engines.

Specifications and approvals

API and ACEA

API SN/CFACEA A3/B3, A3/B4

Car makers

BMW LL-01MB 229.5, 226.5VW 502.00/505.00Porsche A40Renault RN0700, RN0710PSA B71 2296Ferrari

Newer regional versions of this oil carry different API levels. Check the pack against your owner's manual.

Typical properties

Shell's published sheets for this oil do not give one agreed set of typical values for our stock, so we do not list them here. Use the data sheet that matches the pack.

What Shell says it does

  • Shell PurePlus makes the synthetic base oil from natural gas.
  • Designed for the longest drain intervals car makers allow.

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