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Shell Helix HX7 10W-40: Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

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Technical Data Sheet

Shell Helix HX7 10W-40


Synthetic technology motor oil - Helps to keep engines clean and running efficiently

Shell Helix HX7 helps to keep engines clean and running efficiently by helping to prevent the formation of sludge
and engine deposits. It is suitable for a wide variety of modern vehicles driven in demanding traffic conditions.

Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

· Synthetic Technology
Uses both synthetic and mineral base stocks to achieve
· Shell Helix HX7 helps to prolong the engine life of modern
vehicles in demanding daily traffic conditions by protecting
higher performance levels than can be formulated from against wear. Shell Helix HX7 can be used for gasoline
mineral oils alone. engines, diesel engines (without particulate filters) and gas

· Shell’s unique active cleansing technology


Actively locks away harmful performance-robbing deposits.
engines, and it is also suitable for use with biodiesel and
gasoline/ethanol blends.

· Active clean-up Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations


Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils 1.

· API SN

· Excellent wear protection 2


· ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear,
· MB-Approval 229.3

·
even in daily traffic conditions.

· Excellent resistance to degradation


Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain ·
VW Standard 501.01, 505.00

Renault RN 0700, RN 0710

interval. To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicles and

· Low-temperature performance
Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 3.
equipment, please consult Shell LubeMatch at:
http://lubematch.shell.com

· Low-evaporation formulation 4
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained
from your Shell or Shell Lubricants distributor
Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up.

·
representatives or technical helpdesks.
Multi-fuel capability

Can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is


also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends.
1 Based on a severe sludge clean-up test.

2 Based on Sequence IVA engine test carried out at an independent laboratory.

3 Compared with Shell Helix mineral oils.

4 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements.

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Helix HX7 10W-40


Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0
cSt ASTM D445 14.20

Kinematic Viscosity @40 C0


cSt ASTM D445 95.50

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 153

Dynamic Viscosity @-250C cP ASTM D5293 6 190

MRV @-300C cP ASTM D4684 21 400

Density @150C kg/m3 ASTM D4052 864

Flash Point 0
C ASTM D92 227

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -39

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 Helix HX7 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 Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
https://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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