Brand
Shell
Type
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 5W-30
Manufacturer code
001N8627

Shell Helix Extra ECT C3 5W-30

Fully synthetic ACEA C3 oil for engines with particulate filters

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Category
Engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 5W-30
Manufacturer code
001N8627
Availability
On order

Approved for

Compatible vehicles

BMW
3 Series E90, 3 Series F30, 5 Series E60, 5 Series F10, X3 F25, X5 F15
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class W204, E-Class W212, M-Class W166, Sprinter W906, Vito W447

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

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt12.1ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt69ASTM D445
Density @15°Ckg/m3836.1ASTM D4052
Flash point°C238ASTM D92
Pour point°C-45ASTM D97

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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 C3 5W-30 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

  • Anti-Friction Technology that helps reduce engine friction, for enhanced fuel economy and protection.
  • Advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, helping to maintain engine performance.

Standards & approvals

  • ACEA C3

    ACEA C3 oil sequence

    ACEA's sequence for catalyst-compatible, low-SAPS engines.Source

  • 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's approval for low-SAPS oils in engines with a particulate filter and sensitive catalysts. It protects the aftertreatment system across long drain intervals.

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