Shell Rotella DD+ 40

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Engine oils

Manufacturer code

001A9306

Availability

On order

Approved for

• Detroit Diesel

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Two-stroke heavy duty Diesel Engine Oil. Shell Rotella DD+ Oil 40 is a high performance, heavy duty engine oil designed specifically for all two-stroke diesel engines manufactured by Detroit Diesel Corporation.

Applications

• Detroit Diesel two-stroke enginesSuitable for all Detroit Diesel two-stroke engines, in all applications including '149' engines used in mine haul trucks.
• Certain 4-cycle enginesCan be used in certain 4-cycle engines in off-highway applications.

Performance & benefits

• Low ash technologyReduced risk of valve distress and build-up of combustion chamber deposits. Meets requirements of Detroit Diesel for valve seat deposit control.
• High thermal and oxidative stabilityMaintains excellent standard of engine cleanliness.
• Excellent protectionAgainst corrosion. Less risk of scuffing and accelerated wear.
• Advanced detergent technologyLong term deposit control and retention of TBN.
• Shear stable SAE 40 & 50 monogradeComplete lubrication in all critical areas.
• Detroit Diesel Corporation : 7SE 270 8810 (Sulphated Ash -less than 0.8%) - All equipment

Standards & approvals

• API CF-2

  API CF-2 two-stroke-cycle diesel engine oil (obsolete)

  Obsolete API category for two-stroke-cycle diesel engine oils.Source

• API CF

  Diesel engine oil, API CF performance level

  API's service category for indirect-injection diesel engines, tolerant of higher-sulphur fuel. An earlier category in the API service classification, written for the engines of its era; it still appears on datasheets alongside the current categories.Source