Shell Helix Ultra AV-L 5W-30

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001C8167

Availability

On order

Approved for

• Volkswagen

Compatible vehicles

Volkswagen

Golf VI, Golf VII, Passat B7, Passat B8, Tiguan I, Tiguan II, Touareg

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Maximises performance right up to the next oil change. Shell Helix Ultra AV-L is a latest-generation, fully synthetic engine oil designed specifically to provide optimum protection for virtually all Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda and SEAT gasoline and diesel engines, including those with diesel particulate filters. Approved by these manufacturers for normal and extended service.

Applications

• Approved by Volkswagen for the VW 504.00 and 507.00 specifications.

Performance & benefits

• Emissions system protection"Low SAPS" formula to provide a long service life.
• Superior deposit protectionAdditives optimised for gasoline engines, to deliver extra cleanliness compared with other oils, particularly around the intake valve.
• Shell's latest active cleansing technologyProvides the best engine protection by continuously preventing carbon deposits from building up on engine surfaces.
• Fuel economyExceeds the fuel economy requirements for Volkswagen cars.
• 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.
• Environmental protectionSpecial formulation for reducing exhaust gas emissions.
• High shear stabilityMaintains viscosity and viscosity grade throughout the drain interval.

Standards & approvals

• VW 504 00

  VW 504 00 — longlife petrol engine oil

  VW's standard for low-SAPS, variable-drain oils in petrol engines, compatible with catalysts and particulate filters.

• VW 507 00

  VW 507 00 — low-SAPS longlife diesel oil

  VW's standard for low-ash, variable-drain oils in diesel engines with a particulate filter. It is the most quoted level for the group's modern diesels.

• ACEA C3

  ACEA C3 oil sequence

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

• ACEA A3/B3

  ACEA A3/B3 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines. A full-SAPS level on a fixed drain interval. No longer on ACEA's current list, but still specified by many engines on the road.Source

• ACEA A3/B4

  ACEA A3/B4 oil sequence

  ACEA's sequence for petrol and light-duty diesel engines.Source