Shell Helix car engine oils

Fully synthetic motor oil – Tailored to meet engine manufacturers’ special requirements such as Hybrid Cars.

Today’s vehicles need a motor oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. This is why Shell came up with an entirely new way to produce synthetic base oils, made from natural gas with our patented Shell PurePlus Technology.

On top of Shell Pureplus Technology that actively helps keep engines clean, Shell Helix 0W formulation creates a self-healing anti-wear film which rejuvenates over time. Now your engine can perform better for longer than ever before.

Shell Helix Ultra SN PLUS 0W-20 provides:

• Low viscosity and low friction properties that enhance fuel economy of up to 3%¹ and reduce CO₂ emission²
• Leaves piston 50% cleaner than industry standards³
• Stronger for longer lasting engine performance⁴
• Designed for ultimate turbocharger protection⁵

¹ Based on ACEA M 111 fuel economy results compared with an industry reference oil

² Based on CO2 equivalent avoided per 1l fuel saved, not combusted in the engine

³ Average percentage achieved based on ILSAC GF-5 and Sequence IIIG pistons deposit tests using 0W-20

⁴ Superior protection against engine stress & wear at extreme temperatures, compared to API SN specification

⁵ Protects engine parts at extreme heat up to 1,000°C

Recommended for applications:

Turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engines, Low Speed Pre-Ignition

API SP, ACEA C5

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time. To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch.

Fully synthetic motor oil – Shell’s most advanced formulation for high-performance engines.

Today’s vehicles need a motor oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. Therefore, Shell came up with an entirely new way to produce synthetic base oils, made from natural gas with our patented Shell PurePlus Technology.

Shell Helix Ultra is a range of top-tier motor oil that is formulated using the unique Shell PurePlus Technology, yielding a motor oil that actively helps keep engines clean. Active Cleansing Technology has always been at the heart of Shell Helix. Starting with the unique Shell PurePlus Technology allows the product to provide even higher levels of cleansing and protection.

Shell Helix Ultra 0W-40 provides:

• Superior wear and corrosion protection¹
• Forms an anti-wear film to protect and helps your engine to stay stronger and longer²
• Superior piston cleanliness³
• Strong resistance to oil degradation⁴
• Greater fuel economy⁵
• Excellent sludge control⁶

¹ Based on API Sequence IVA and ACEA OM646LA engine test results compared with API SN/SN PLUS and ACEA A1/B1/A3/B4 specifications

² Compared with several other fully synthetic 0W engine oils and based on anti-wear film thickness measurements after aging the oils in laboratory equipment based on 0W-40

³ Based on ACEA DV6C and OM646LA Bio engine test results compared with ACEA A3/B4 specification using SAE 0W-40

⁴ Based on ACEA DV6C engine test results compared with ACEA A3/B4 specification using SAE 0W-40

⁵ Based on ACEA M111 fuel economy results compared with the industry reference oil

⁶ Based on sludge engine test results compared with API SP, ACEA A3/B4 and OEM specifications

Specifications: Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI), Turbocharged vehicles, API SP, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, MB 229.5, MB 226.5, VW 502.00 and 505.00, Renault, RN 0700, RN 0710

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time. To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch.

Fully synthetic motor oil – Shell’s most advanced formulation for high-performance engines.

Today’s vehicles need a motor oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. This is why Shell came up with an entirely new way to produce synthetic base oils, made from natural gas with our patented Shell PurePlus Technology.

Shell Helix Ultra is a range of top-tier motor oil that is formulated using the unique Shell PurePlus Technology, yielding a motor oil that actively helps keep engines clean. Active Cleansing Technology has always been at the heart of Shell Helix. Starting with the unique Shell PurePlus Technology allows the product to provide even higher levels of cleansing and protection.

Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 provides:

• Unsurpassed sludge protection – no other motor oil can keep your engine closer to factory new ¹
• Exceptional protection and cleansing, even at the longest manufacturer-recommended oil-drain intervals
• Approved for use by numerous makers of high-performance vehicles and is the only motor oil used by Scuderia Ferrari

¹ Based on Sequence VG sludge test results using 0W-40

Recommended for applications:

API SP, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, BMW Longlife 01, MB 229.5, MB 226.5, VW 502.00 & 505.00, Porsche A40, Renault RN 0700 & 0710, PSA B71 2296, Chrysler MS 10725 & 12991, Fiat 9.55535 Z2 & Fiat 9.55535 N2 (meets requirement)

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time. To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch.

Fully synthetic motor oil – Shell’s ultimate protection for vehicle emission systems.

Give your engine superior performance and protection with the advanced benefits of Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30 – our most advanced formulation to date. The latest in our high-quality range of fully synthetic motor oils, it’s proven to deliver greater performance than ever before. Thanks to our Emissions Compatible Technology (ECT), Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 was developed to help keep the most modern diesel and gasoline engines free of dirt and build up.

In testing, our best-ever formulation achieved superior results – from excellent piston cleanliness to fuel efficiency and unsurpassed protection from wear and corrosion. Combining Shell PurePlus Technology and high-performance additives, Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 delivers even higher levels of cleansing and protection.

Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30 provides:

• Enhance fuel economy of up to 2.6%¹
• up to 4x better wear protection² than the latest industry standard
• Unsurpassed corrosive wear protection up to 3x better than the latest industry standard³
• 45% cleaner pistons⁴ than the industry standard
• Protects emission systems by helping to keep diesel particulate filters clean
• Unsurpassed sludge protection – no other motor oil cleans your engine better⁵

¹ Based on ACEA M 111 fuel economy results compared with an industry reference oil 

² Based on Sequence IVA vs API SN using SAE 0W-30

³ Based on Sequence VIII corrosion test vs API SN using SAE 0W-30

⁴ Based on DV4TD piston deposit test using SAE 0W-30

⁵ Based on Sequence VG sludge test performance on SAE 0W-30

Specifications: Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI), Turbocharged vehicles, API SN, ACEA C2/C3,
MB 229.52, 229.51, 229.31
VW 504.00/507.00,
Porsche C30
Fiat 9.55535-GS1, 9.55535-DS1

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time. To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch.

Fully synthetic motor oil – Shell’s most advanced formulation for high-performance engines.

Today’s vehicles need a motor oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. This is why Shell came up with an entirely new way to produce synthetic base oils, made from natural gas with our patented Shell PurePlus Technology.

Shell Helix Ultra is a range of top-tier motor oil that is formulated using the unique Shell PurePlus Technology, yielding a motor oil that actively helps keep engines clean. Active Cleansing Technology has always been at the heart of Shell Helix. Starting with the unique Shell PurePlus Technology allows the product to provide even higher levels of cleansing and protection. 

Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 provides:

• Keeps engine clean from sludge with Active Cleansing Technology ¹
• Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oils ²
• Leaves pistons 65% cleaner than industry standard ³
• Provides enhanced fuel economy, with corresponding reduction in emissions ⁴
• Outstanding engine wear protection under toughest driving condition ⁵
• Low evaporation formulation results in less frequent top-up ⁶
• Exceptional low temperature performance, allowing quick engine warm-up ⁷

^1. Based on Sequence VG sludge test using 5W-30
^2. Based on severe sludge clean-up test
^3. Average % achieved based on ILSAC GF-5 and Sequence IIIG piston deposit test using 5W-30
^4. Based on Sequence VID fuel economy test compared with the industry reference oil
^5. Based on Sequence IVA wear test using 5W-30
^6. Compared with inferior oils and based on NOACK volatility test
^7. Compared with higher viscosity oils

Recommended for applications:

API SP; ILSAC GF-6A

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time. To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch.

Today’s motor vehicles need oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. This is why Shell developed PurePlus Technology, an entirely new way – starting with natural gas – to produce base oils, the main component of motor oils.  Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the first synthetic motor oil designed from natural gas and gives you long lasting engine performance.

Motor Oil Made From Natural Gas

Shell PurePlus Technology is a revolutionary process that converts natural gas into crystal-clear base oil with virtually none of the impurities found in crude oil. Base oil makes up approximately 75-90% of motor oil and so this is a significant step-change in the composition.

Shell PurePlus Technology produces base oil that provides enhanced viscosity, friction and volatility performance compared to more prominently used traditional base oils. This means it helps extend engine life, reduce maintenance costs, reduce oil consumption, enhance fuel economy and enable better engine cleanliness.

Shell Helix fully synthetic oils are manufactured from 100% synthetic base stock and high quality additives to achieve higher performance levels than both synthetic technology and mineral oils.

What are fully synthetic motor oils?

Shell Helix fully synthetic oils are manufactured from 100% synthetic base stock and high quality additives to achieve higher performance levels than both synthetic technology and mineral oils. To these high-quality synthetic base oils we add our proprietary Active Cleansing Technology to create a motor oil that helps provide superior cleansing and protection for today’s engines.

Fully synthetic motor oils help protect your engine.

It is not just freezing Arctic conditions or blistering deserts that push oil to extremes. Everyday motorway driving or congested city traffic, where the car repeatedly has to stop and start, can mean severe conditions for engine oil. Shell Helix Ultra’s fully synthetic formulation offers Shell’s maximum protection in very hot and extremely cold climates, and severe driving conditions.

Shell Helix fully synthetic oils are manufactured from 100% synthetic base stock and high quality additives to achieve higher performance levels than both synthetic technology and mineral oils.

What are fully synthetic motor oils?

Shell Helix fully synthetic oils are manufactured from 100% synthetic base stock and high quality additives to achieve higher performance levels than both synthetic technology and mineral oils. To these high-quality synthetic base oils we add our proprietary Active Cleansing Technology to create a motor oil that helps provide superior cleansing and protection for today’s engines.

Fully synthetic motor oils help protect your engine.

It is not just freezing Arctic conditions or blistering deserts that push oil to extremes. Everyday motorway driving or congested city traffic, where the car repeatedly has to stop and start, can mean severe conditions for engine oil. Shell Helix Ultra’s fully synthetic formulation offers Shell’s maximum protection in very hot and extremely cold climates, and severe driving conditions.

Premium multigrade motor oil – Helps to remove sludge from dirty engines.

• Helps to protect against wear and neutralise corrosive combustion acids
• High total base number (TBN) to help combat corrosion and help to prevent engine damage and prolong engine life
• For gasoline, diesel and gas engines; also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blends

Specifications: API SN PLUS; ACEA A3/B3