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Mobil Super 3000 Formula V 5W-30
Low-ash fully synthetic oil for Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars, ACEA C3
SAE 5W-30
Specifications
- Brand
- Shell
- Category
- Engine oils
- Viscosity
- SAE 5W-30
- Manufacturer code
- 001G0571
- 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 W211, 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
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt | 11.9-12.3 | ASTM D445 |
| Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt | 66.0-72.0 | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity index | 175 | ASTM D2270 |
| MRV @-35°CcP | 14 000-15 000 | ASTM D4684 |
| Density @15°Ckg/m3 | 835-837 | ASTM D4052 |
| Flash point°C | 238 | ASTM D92 |
| Pour point°C | -45 | ASTM D97 |
Complete documentation
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Manufacturer's description
Fully synthetic engine oil – continuous performance, cleansing and protection. Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 uses advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, helping maintain engine performance. It helps reduce engine friction to deliver enhanced fuel economy.
Applications
- Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 uses advanced emissions-compatible technology to protect the vehicle's exhaust system. Its low-SAPS formulation helps keep diesel particulate filters clean and protects them from the ash build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to reduced engine performance.
- Shell Helix HX8 ECT C3 can be used in modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas engines.
- To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicle or equipment, please consult Shell LubeMatch at http://lubematch.shell.com
- Advice on applications not covered here can be obtained from Shell Lubricants representatives or from the technical desk.
Performance & benefits
- Advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean, supporting engine performance.
- Helps reduce engine friction, for enhanced fuel economy.
Standards & approvals
ACEA C3
ACEA C3 oil sequence
ACEA's sequence for catalyst-compatible, low-SAPS engines.Source
MB-Approval 229.31
Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS passenger-car engine oil, predecessor level
A low-SAPS Mercedes-Benz approval for petrol and diesel engines with a particulate filter, the predecessor to the 229.51 level.
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.