Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 5W-30

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Engine oils

Viscosity

SAE 5W-30

Manufacturer code

001F4440

Availability

On order

Approved for

• BMW
• Mercedes-Benz
• Chrysler
• General Motors

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

Opel

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

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

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully synthetic engine oil – Shell's newest product in the field of emissions protection. Shell Helix ECT C3 features Shell's most advanced emissions-compatible technology, which helps keep diesel particulate filters clean and helps maintain engine performance. It helps reduce engine friction and improves fuel economy.

Applications

• The fully synthetic Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 formulation uses Shell's advanced technology to help the exhaust catalyst on gasoline engines and to protect and keep diesel particulate filters clean of ash, avoiding system blocking that leads to reduced engine performance.
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT can be used in modern gasoline engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and LPG engines.
• To find the right Shell Helix product for your equipment, consult Shell LubeMatch at http://lubematch.shell.com
• For the full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk representative
• Chrysler MS-11106

Performance & benefits

• Shell's advanced emissions-compatible technology, for low-SAPS oil: protects the emission system by helping keep the particulate filter clean.
• High level of deposit protection: keeps the engine cleaner, closer to factory standard, than other oils.
• Low viscosity and low friction: up to 1.7% greater fuel economy.
• Exceptional low-temperature performance: faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up.
• High resistance to mechanical stress: keeps viscosity within grade throughout the drain interval.
• Low-evaporation formulation: low oil consumption and less frequent top-up.
• Shell's latest active engine-cleansing technology.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• GM dexos2

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