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Shell Rimula R4X 15W-40

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Technical Data Sheet

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 Triple Protection

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Shell Rimula R4 X is designed to provide Triple Protection to improve engine and oil durability. It helps to lower
maintenance and increase reliability of vehicles. Its suitable for most heavy-duty diesel engines for on and off
highway applications.

Performance, Features & Benefits High Technology Low Emission Engines

Acid and Corrosion Control


Shell Rimula R4 X shows excellent control of acids by
Shell Rimula R4 X is suitable for most modern low emission
engines meeting Euro 5, 4, 3, 2, and US 2002 emission
reducing the accumulation of acids and chemical corrosion requirements.
of engine bearings. Harmful acids from fuel combustion are For the latest low emissions engines especially those fitted
controlled by using selected detergent additives to with exhaust diesel particulate filters (DPF), we recommend
neutralise them and help to prevent corrosion of metal the use of our low-emissions products, Shell Rimula R4 L or
surfaces. Shell Rimula R5 LE.

Reduced Engine Wear


Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
Shell Rimula R4 X offers high levels of engine wear
protection in the critical areas of the valve train, piston ring API CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF.SL

and cylinder liners. This wear control is achieved through ACEA E7, E5, E3

the addition of anti-wear additives that are designed to form Global DHD-1
protective films in metal-to-metal contacts when needed
Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-1-A
under different engine operating conditions, and by the use
Cummins CES 20078,77,76,75,72,71
of soot dispersant additives to keep soot particles finely
DDC 93K215


dispersed to help prevent wear.

Deposit Control
Shell Rimula R4 X helps to prevent oil thickening and the
Deutz DQC III-10

IVECO T1 (Meets requirements)

formation of harmful deposits in all areas of the engine, JASO DH-1


including sludge and piston deposits. The optimised
Mack EO-M+, EO-M
detergent and dispersant additive system for Shell Rimula
MAN M3275-1
R4 X keeps engines cleaner than previous-generation Shell
MB-Approval 228.3


Rimula R3 products.
MTU Category 2
Main Applications
Renault Trucks RLD-2

Volvo VDS-3

CNH MAT 3520 (meets specification)

Severe duty heavy duty diesel engines


For a full listing of equipment approvals and
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Shell Rimula R4 X provides demonstrated protection and
Help Desk.
performance in the latest high power heavy-duty diesel
engines from European, US and Japanese manufacturers
in both on-highway and off-highway applications.

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40


Kinematic Viscosity @40 C0
mm /s 2 ASTM D445 109

Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0


mm2/s ASTM D445 14.7

Dynamic Viscosity @-200C mPa s ASTM D5293 6700

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 139

Total Base Number mgKOH/g ASTM D2896 10.5

Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.45

Density @150C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.881

Flash Point COC 0


C ASTM D92 230

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -36

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

Shell Rimula R4 X 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
www.epc.shell.com

Protect the Environment

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

Additional Information

Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.

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