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 helps to reduce engine friction to provide enhanced fuel economy.
Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications
· Synthetic technology · Shell Helix HX7 helps to prolong the engine life of modern vehicles in demanding daily traffic conditions by protecting Uses both synthetic and mineral base stocks to achieve higher performance levels than can be formulated from against wear. Shell Helix HX7 can be used for gasoline
mineral oils alone engines, diesel enignes (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 SL
· Excellent wear protection 2
· ACEA A3/B4 Helps to extend engine life by protecting against wear, · MB-Approval 229.3
· even in daily traffic conditions. · VW Standard 502.00, 505.00 Excellent resistance to degradation Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain · API SN - Meets engine test performance requirements
To find the right Shell Helix product for your vehicles and interval.
· Low-temperature performance Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell or Shell Lubricants distributor Faster oil flow for quicker engine warm-up 4. representatives or technical helpdesks.
· Low-evaporation formulation 5
Low oil consumption for less frequent top-up.
· 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 Based on ACEA M111 fuel economy results compared with the industry reference oil
4 Compared with Shell Helix mineral oils
5 Based on NOACK volatility test and equipment manufacturers’ requirements
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Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Helix HX7 5W-30
Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0 cSt ASTM D445 11.80
Kinematic Viscosity @40 C0
cSt ASTM D445 66.70
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 168
Dynamic Viscosity @-300C cP ASTM D5293 4 640
MRV @-35ºC cP ASTM D4684 13 200
Density @150C Kg/m3 ASTM D4052 840
Flash Point 0 C ASTM D92 238
Pour Point 0 C ASTM D97 -48
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 5W-30 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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