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SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-40
SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-40 is a 5W-40 engine oil (ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN/CF). According to the manufacturer's data sheet it has a viscosity of 74.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, 13.1 mm²/s at 100 °C, HTHS of 3.68 mPa·s and a pour point of −39 °C.
Data sheet ↗ Data verified: 3 Nov 2026
Parameters from the data sheet
| Parameter | Value | Class median 5W-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity 40 °C | 74.4 mm²/s | 86 mm²/s |
| Viscosity 100 °C | 13.1 mm²/s | 14.2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | not stated | |
| TBN | not stated | |
| CCS −30 °C | not stated | |
| Pour point | −39 °C | −42 °C |
| Flash point | 215 °C | 230 °C |
| Density | 0.84 g/cm³ | 0.853 g/cm³ |
| HTHS 150 °C | 3.68 mPa·s | 3.9 mPa·s |
| Sulphated ash | not stated |
All 5W-40 oils → See the class table for a detailed comparison with other oils.
Specifications and approvals
- Specification
- ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN/CF
- Approvals and recommendations
- BMW LL-01; MB 229.5, 226.5; VW 502.00/505.00; Porsche A40; Renault RN0700/RN0710; PSA B71 2296; Fiat 9.55535-Z2; Chrysler MS-10725, MS-12991; Ferrari; meets / recommended: Fiat 9.55535-GH2
Similar oils
Oils in the 5W-40 class with the closest parameters and the same specification.
- VALVOLINE MAXLIFE 5W-40ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN/CF
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- VALVOLINE SYNPOWER 5W-40ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SL, SM, SN/CF
- REPSOL ELITE COMPETICION 5W-40ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN/CF
- Valvoline All-Climate 5W-40ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 · API SN/CF
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