Shell Helix Extra ECT 5W-40

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001N7262

Availability

On order

Approved for

• BMW
• Mercedes-Benz
• Renault
• Fiat
• General Motors

Compatible vehicles

Alfa Romeo

159

BMW

3 Series E90, 3 Series F30, 5 Series E60, 5 Series F10, X3 F25, X5 F15

Fiat

Bravo, Croma

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class W204, E-Class W212, M-Class W166, Sprinter W906, Vito W447

Opel

Antara, Astra J, Astra K, Corsa D, Corsa E, Insignia A, Insignia B, Mokka X, Zafira C

Renault

Clio dCi, Clio II, Clio III, Clio III RS, Laguna III, Megane II, Megane II RS, Megane III RS, Scenic II, Twingo II

Derived from the vehicle makers' approvals this product meets. Check the specification your vehicle's manual requires.

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic motor oil - Enhance your engine's efficiency by reducing friction for optimized performance. Shell Helix Extra ECT uses Anti-Friction Technology that helps to reduce engine frictions to provide enhanced fuel economy and protection. With advanced emissions-compatible technology, it helps to keep diesel particulate filters clean to help maintain engine performance.

Applications

• Shell Helix Extra ECT fully synthetic motor oil uses Shell’s advanced emissions-compatible technology to help protect the vehicle’s emission system. Its low-SAPs formulation helps to keep diesel particulate filters clean and protects them from ash build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
• Shell Helix Extra ECT can be used for modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.

Performance & benefits

• Wear Protection40% better than the industry standard 1
• Faster Flow30% faster flow so it can reach critical engine parts faster for easier starting and quicker warm-up 1
• Corrosion Protection60% better corrosion protection 2
• Viscosity ControlDesigned to deliver excellent shear stability to help maintain oil viscosity and engine protection. 1 Compared with ACEA C3 specification 2 Compared to API SN specification
• Corrosion Protection 2 60% better corrosion protection

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

• MB-Approval 229.51

  Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS extended-drain engine oil

  A low-SAPS Mercedes-Benz approval for extended-drain engine oils in petrol and diesel passenger cars fitted with a particulate filter, above the 229.31 level.

• 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.

• Renault RN0710

  Renault RN0710 — engine oil for DPF diesels

  Renault's oil approval for passenger-car diesel engines, including those with a particulate filter, with in-house wear protection requirements.

• GM dexos2

  GM's specification for low-SAPS oils in European diesel engines with a particulate filter, also used on some petrol engines.

• FCA 9.55535-S2

  FCA 9.55535-S2 — diesel engine oil

  A fluid specification from the FCA (formerly Fiat) 9.55535 series; the S2 suffix identifies this performance level and viscosity class, used at the level the vehicle maker specifies.Source

• Renault RN0700

  Renault RN0700 — passenger-car engine oil

  Renault's engine oil approval for petrol cars and for diesel engines without a particulate filter.