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SHELL HELIX HX6 10W-40
SHELL HELIX HX6 10W-40 is a 10W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 93.75 mm²/s at 40 °C, 14.08 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 154 and a pour point of −48 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 10W-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 93.75 mm²/s | 96.8 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 14.08 mm²/s | 14.3 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 154 | 154 |
| TBN | not stated | |
| CCS −25 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −48 °C | −36 °C |
| Flash point | 244 °C | 226 °C |
| Density | 0.86 g/cm³ | 0.869 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 10W-40 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN
- Approvals and recommendations
- MB 229.3; VW 501.01/505.00; Renault RN0700
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