Shell Helix Ultra AT-L 5W-40

Standards & approvals

• FCA 9.55535-S2

  FCA 9.55535-S2 — diesel engine oil

  FCA fluid specification from the 9.55535 series; the S2 suffix indicates the performance level and viscosity class.

• API SM

  Petrol engine oil, API SM performance level

  API's service category for spark-ignition engines. Current category.

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

  Older API category for indirect-injection diesel engines, tolerant of higher-sulphur fuel.

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

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

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Helix

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-40

Manufacturer code

001D2103

Availability

On request

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 W211

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Maximum performance right up to the next oil change. Shell Helix Ultra AT-L is a latest-generation, fully synthetic engine oil designed specifically to meet the requirements of Fiat engines and those of other manufacturers of gasoline engines fitted with particulate filters and three-way catalysts. It contains Shell's latest active cleansing technology to continuously prevent dirt and deposit build-up, delivering maximum performance right up to the next oil change.

Applications

• Suitable for Fiat engines requiring the 9.55535-S2 specification.

Performance & benefits

• Shell's latest active cleansing technologyContinuously prevents the build-up of dirt and deposits.
• Specially selected synthetic base oilsReduce oil volatility and therefore oil consumption, so the need to top up the oil is reduced.
• Long-term oxidation stabilityHigh antioxidant levels provide excellent oxidation protection.
• Low viscosity, rapid oil flow and reduced frictionBetter fuel efficiency and easy engine starting in low-temperature conditions.
• High shear stabilityMaintains viscosity and viscosity grade throughout the drain interval.
• Low-SAPS oil to protect the emissions systemEnsures a long service life for exhaust gas after-treatment devices.

Fits

• Cars & light vehicles