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SHELL HELIX HX8 ECT 5W-30
SHELL HELIX HX8 ECT 5W-30 is a 5W-30 C3 engine oil (ACEA C3). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 71.69 mm²/s at 40 °C, 11.93 mm²/s at 100 °C, a viscosity index of 163 and a pour point of −48 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-30 C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 71.69 mm²/s | 70 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 11.93 mm²/s | 12 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 163 | 169 |
| TBN | not stated | |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −48 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 244 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.841 g/cm³ | 0.851 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | not stated | |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-30 C3 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA C3
- Approvals and recommendations
- MB 229.31, 229.51; BMW LL-04
Same oil, different name
Identical lab values to: SHELL HELIX ULTRA PROFESSIONAL AB 5W-30
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