Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30 (C3 + OEMs)

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Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30

Fully synthetic motor oil - Relentless performance, cleansing and protection

Shell Helix HX8 ECT uses advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps to keep diesel particulate filters
clean to help maintain engine performance. It helps to reduce engine frictions to provide enhanced fuel
economy.

Main Applications Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

· Shell Helix HX8 ECT uses Shell’s advanced emissions- · API SN


compatible technology to help protect the vehicle’s
· ACEA C3
emission system. Its low-SAPs formulation helps to keep
· VW 504.00/507.00
diesel particulate filters clean and protects them from ash
· MB-Approval 229.31, 229.51

·
build-up that can block the exhaust system and lead to
reduced engine performance. To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicles and

· Shell Helix HX8 ECT can be used for modern gasoline


equipment, please consult Shell Lubematch at:
http://lubematch.shell.com

·
engines, diesel engines with particulate filters and gas
engines. Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained
from your Shell or Shell Lubricants distributor
representatives or technical help desks.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30


Kinematic Viscosity @1000C cSt ASTM D445 11.9-12.3

Kinematic Viscosity @400C cSt ASTM D445 66.0-72.0

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 175

MRV @-35 C 0
cP ASTM D4684 14 000-15 000

Density @15 C0
kg/m 3 ASTM D4052 835-837

Flash Point 0
C ASTM D92 238

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -45

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety

This product is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which can be obtained
from http//www.epc.shell.com

· Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

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