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Technical Data Sheet

Shell Helix HX5 15W-40


Premium multi-grade motor oil - Helps to remove sludge from dirty engines

Shell Helix HX5 is designed to help provide consistent engine performance. It works hard to help protect against engine
sludge and reduce wear. It is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles for everyday driving conditions.

Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

· Active cleansing technology · Shell Helix HX5's premium multigrade formulation helps to
Actively locks away harmful performance-robbing deposits. provide protection in everyday daily driving conditions. Shell

· Active clean-up Helix HX5 can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines,
and it is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol
Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 2.

· Effective wear protection 1 blends.

Helps to protect against wear and neutralise corrosive Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
combustion acids.
· API SN/CF
· Resistance to oil degradation 2
· ACEA A3/B3
Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain interval. · To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicles and
· Multi-fuel capability equipment, please consult Shell LubeMatch at:
http://lubematch.shell.com
Can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also
suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends. · Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from
1 Based on Sequence IVA engine test carried out at an independent laboratory your Shell or Shell Lubricants distributor representatives or
technical help desks.
2 Based on a severe sludge clean-up test

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Helix HX5


SAE Viscosity Grade 15W-40

Kinematic Viscosity @40°C cSt ASTM D445 106.00

Kinematic Viscosity @100°C cSt ASTM D445 14.27

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 137

MRV @-25°C cP ASTM D4684 17000

Density @15°C kg/m³ ASTM D4052 865.8

Flash Point °C ASTM D92 241

Pour Point °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.

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Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety


Shell Helix HX5 15W-40 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, 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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