Automotive Lubricants
The comprehensive range of Shell Helix motor oils and Shell Spirax transmission oils, where cutting-edge technology meets exceptional performance. Whether you’re driving a high-performance sports car, a family sedan, or a rugged SUV, our selection of top-tier lubricants is meticulously engineered to meet the unique demands of your vehicle. Designed to deliver superior protection, enhance fuel efficiency, and ensure smooth operation under all driving conditions, our automotive lubricants are the ultimate choice for those who demand the best for their engines and transmissions.
Motor Oils
Transmission oils
Shell Helix Motor Oils
Shell Helix motor oils set a new standard in automotive lubrication, offering exceptional protection, performance, and efficiency for a wide variety of vehicles. From high-performance sports cars like Ferrari, Maserati and BMW M series to family sedans from Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda and Toyota as well as SUVs from Hyundai, Kia, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, Shell Helix offers the perfect solution tailored to meet the specific needs of each engine. With advanced formulations like Shell Helix Ultra featuring PurePlus Technology, these oils deliver unparalleled engine cleanliness, superior wear protection, and enhanced fuel efficiency. Trusted by leading automotive manufacturers Shell Helix motor oils ensure your engine performs at its best, even under the most demanding conditions.
Benefits of Shell Helix Motor Oils
Enhanced Engine Cleanliness: Shell Helix oils are designed to prevent sludge and deposit formation, ensuring your engine remains clean and operates efficiently. This is critical for maintaining optimal performance and extending the life of your engine.
Superior Wear Protection: These oils provide outstanding protection against wear, safeguarding critical engine components from damage. This protection helps to prolong the engine’s lifespan and maintain its performance over time.
Fuel Efficiency: By reducing friction within the engine, Shell Helix oils help improve fuel efficiency, which can lead to cost savings and reduced environmental impact due to lower emissions.
High-Temperature Performance: Shell Helix motor oils maintain their viscosity and protective capabilities even at high operating temperatures. This ensures reliable performance under demanding conditions and prevents oil breakdown.
Quieter and Smoother Ride: The advanced formulation of Shell Helix oils reduces engine noise and vibration, providing a smoother and more pleasant driving experience.
Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology
Benefits of Shell Helix Motor Oils
Enhanced Engine Cleanliness: Shell Helix oils are designed to prevent sludge and deposit formation, ensuring your engine remains clean and operates efficiently. This is critical for maintaining optimal performance and extending the life of your engine.
Superior Wear Protection: These oils provide outstanding protection against wear, safeguarding critical engine components from damage. This protection helps to prolong the engine’s lifespan and maintain its performance over time.
Fuel Efficiency: By reducing friction within the engine, Shell Helix oils help improve fuel efficiency, which can lead to cost savings and reduced environmental impact due to lower emissions.
High-Temperature Performance: Shell Helix motor oils maintain their viscosity and protective capabilities even at high operating temperatures. This ensures reliable performance under demanding conditions and prevents oil breakdown.
Quieter and Smoother Ride: The advanced formulation of Shell Helix oils reduces engine noise and vibration, providing a smoother and more pleasant driving experience.
Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology
Shell Helix Ultra is our flagship product, offering unparalleled performance through the innovative PurePlus Technology. This unique process converts natural gas into a crystal-clear base oil that is 99.5% pure, virtually free of the impurities typically found in crude oil.
Why Shell makes PurePlus
Global engine technology has made huge advances in recent years and car manufacturers demand higher performance levels from car engine oils. This has created a general market move towards synthetic oils (lower-viscosity oils of consistently high quality). Shell is always searching for ways to bring new and improved technology to our motorcycle and car engine oils. That’s why we make Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology.
How it works
The base oil makes up most of the lubricant and determines its fundamental properties. Shell PurePlus Technology creates base oils with stronger molecular1 bonds when compared to traditional base oils made from crude oil. This process is used to create Shell Helix Ultra, an engine oil that’s 99.5% pure, enabling the highest level of performance by protecting against deposits, wear and corrosion – providing long lasting engine performance.
In addition, we add Active Cleansing Technology to the Shell PurePlus Technology base oil, resulting in Shell Helix Ultra. The Active Cleaning Technology forms the heart and soul of the lubricant, preventing deposits on moving parts and enhancing fuel economy, all while working in harmony with the base stock. The unique combination creates a motor oil like no other, keeping your car engine closer than ever to factory clean. Discover more about Shell PurePlus Technology.
The benefits of Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology:
Unmatched Engine Cleanliness: Keeps engines closer to factory clean by removing up to more sludge than conventional oils, ensuring peak performance for longer periods.
Superior Protection: Offers exceptional protection against wear and corrosion, extending engine life and maintaining performance even under extreme conditions.
Enhanced Performance: Delivers significant improvements in fuel economy, reducing fuel consumption and lowering CO2 emissions. This makes Shell Helix Ultra not only good for your engine but also better for the environment.
Outstanding Temperature Resistance: Provides excellent protection at both low and high temperatures, ensuring reliable engine performance in a wide range of driving conditions.
Ferrari
As an iconic brand in the world of luxury sports cars and Formula 1 racing, Ferrari demands nothing but the best. Shell has been Ferrari’s exclusive supplier of fuels and lubricants for over 70 years. This partnership is built on a foundation of technical excellence and relentless innovation, enabling Ferrari to push the boundaries of performance on both the road and the track. Shell Helix Ultra motor oil, formulated with Shell’s proprietary PurePlus Technology, helps Ferrari achieve exceptional power and efficiency.
BMW
BMW, a leader in automotive engineering and luxury, partners with Shell to ensure that their engines perform at their peak. Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the recommended motor oil for BMW, offering superior protection and performance. This partnership underscores Shell’s commitment to delivering products that meet the high standards set by BMW, ensuring enhanced engine cleanliness and improved fuel economy for drivers around the world.
Hyundai
Hyundai, one of the fastest-growing automotive manufacturers globally, relies on Shell Helix motor oils to keep their engines running smoothly. The partnership between Shell and Hyundai spans over a decade and includes collaboration in motorsports through the Hyundai Motorsport World Rally Team. Shell Helix Ultra’s advanced formulation provides Hyundai vehicles with enhanced protection and performance, helping to maximize engine life and efficiency.
Maserati
Maserati, a brand synonymous with luxury and performance, partners with Shell to ensure that their high-performance engines receive the best protection and efficiency. Shell Helix Ultra is the recommended motor oil for Maserati vehicles, designed to meet the demanding requirements of Maserati’s powerful engines. This collaboration highlights Shell’s ability to provide lubricants that deliver exceptional performance and reliability, aligning perfectly with Maserati’s commitment to excellence and luxury.
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Shell Helix Ultra Fully Synthetic Motor Oils with PurePlus Technology (GTL)
Shell Helix Ultra motor oils represent the zenith of our product range, offering the best possible protection and performance. The inclusion of PurePlus Technology sets these oils apart, providing unparalleled engine cleanliness and efficiency. Popular products in this category include:
Shell Helix Ultra SP 0W-20
Designed to offer ultimate protection and performance for modern engines. It ensures low oil consumption and provides exceptional wear protection under all driving conditions.
Specification
API SP, ACEA C5
Benefits
Provides excellent resistance to oil degradation.
Helps to extend engine life and reduce maintenance costs.
Improves fuel economy by reducing engine friction.
Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30
Combines high performance and environmental protection. It’s particularly suited for vehicles with emission control systems.
Specification
ACEA C2/C3
Approvals
MB-Approval 229.52 / 229.51 / 229.31, BMW LL-04, VW 504.00/507.00
Benefits
Reduces particulate build-up in diesel engines.
Ensures long-lasting protection for exhaust after-treatment devices.
Provides excellent low-temperature performance for cold starts.
Shell Helix Ultra ECT MULTI 5W-30
Designed for high-performance engines, offering superior protection and helping to keep engines clean.
Specification
ACEA C3, API SN
Approvals
MB-Approval 229.51, BMW LL-04, VW 504.00/507.00
Benefits
Enhances engine cleanliness and sludge removal.
Provides strong wear protection and oxidation stability.
Suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines with particulate filters.
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Shell Helix Fully Synthetic Motor Oils
Our fully synthetic motor oils are crafted to provide excellent protection and performance across a wide range of driving conditions. They offer enhanced wear protection, improved fuel efficiency, and superior cleanliness compared to conventional oils. Popular products in this category include:
Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30
Formulated for modern engines, especially those with emission control systems.
Specification
API SN, ACEA C3
Approvals
VW 504.00/507.00, MB-Approval 229.31 / 229.51, BMW LL-04
Benefits
Ensures superior protection and cleanliness.
Helps reduce engine emissions and particulate build-up.
Offers excellent performance in both high and low temperatures.
Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-40
Provides outstanding engine protection and performance, especially under severe driving conditions.
Specification
API SN, ACEA C3
Approvals
VW 502.00/505.01, MB-Approval 229.31/229.51, BMW LL-04, Renault RN 0700, 0710
Benefits
Enhanced engine cleanliness and wear protection.
Reduces engine noise and improves fuel efficiency.
Suitable for high-performance engines and those with particulate filters.
Shell Helix HX8 5W-40
Provides outstanding engine protection and performance, especially under severe driving conditions.
Specification
API SN, SN PLUS, ACEA A3/B4
Approvals
VW 502.00/505.00, MB-Approval 229.3, Renault RN 0700 / 0710
Benefits
Enhanced engine cleanliness and wear protection.
Reduces engine noise and improves fuel efficiency.
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Shell Helix Semi Synthetic Motor Oils
Shell Helix semi synthetic motor oils provide a balance of performance and value, offering better protection and efficiency than conventional oils. They are suitable for a wide range of vehicles and driving conditions. Popular products in this category include:
Shell Helix HX7 10W-40
Offers excellent engine cleanliness and protection, ideal for both gasoline and diesel engines.
Specification
API SN, ACEA A3/B4
Approvals
MB-Approval 229.3, VW 501.01/505.00, Renault RN0700 / RN0710
Benefits
Provides reliable protection and cleanliness.
Enhances engine performance and longevity.
Suitable for older and high-mileage vehicles.
Shell Helix HX7 5W-40
Offers excellent engine cleanliness, fuel economy and protection, ideal for both gasoline and diesel engines.
Specification
API SN, ACEA A3/B4
Approvals
MB-Approval 229.3, VW 501.01/505.00, Renault RN0700 / RN0710
Benefits
Provides reliable protection and cleanliness.
Enhances engine performance and longevity.
Suitable for older and high-mileage vehicles.
Shell Helix HX6 10W-40
Offers engine cleanliness and protection for both gasoline and
diesel engines.
Specification
API SN, ACEA A3/B4
Approvals
MB-Approval 229.1, VW 501.01/505.00
Benefits
Provides reliable protection and cleanliness.
Suitable for older and high-mileage vehicles.
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Choose Shell Helix for Unmatched Performance
With a commitment to continuous innovation and quality, Shell Helix motor oils are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern engines and driving conditions. By choosing Shell Helix, you ensure your engine receives the best possible protection and performance, helping you enjoy a smoother, more efficient, and more reliable driving experience. Experience the difference with Shell Helix and give your engine the care it deserves.
Benefits of Shell Spirax Transmission Fluids:
Extended Transmission Life: Advanced formulations provide superior protection against wear and pitting.
Smooth Gear Shifts: High-quality additives ensure smooth and precise gear shifts.
Fuel Efficiency: Optimized viscosity reduces friction, enhancing fuel efficiency.
Temperature Stability: Fluids maintain performance in both high and low temperatures.
Compatibility: Wide range of products compatible with various OEM specifications.
Why Choose Shell Spirax?
Shell Spirax transmission oils are developed using advanced technology to meet the demanding requirements of modern transmission systems. Our fluids are designed to provide:
Protection: Enhanced wear protection for longer transmission life.
Efficiency: Improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Durability: Excellent shear and oxidation stability for extended oil-drain intervals.
Performance: Smooth and reliable transmission operation under various driving conditions.
Manual Transmission (MT)
Enhance your vehicle’s manual transmission performance with Shell Spirax Manual Transmission Fluids. Our fluids offer superior wear protection, excellent shear stability, and enhanced pitting protection to ensure a smooth and reliable driving experience.
Key Products:
Shell Spirax S6 GXME Ultra 75W-80
Premium, synthetic technology, fuel economy manual transmission and gearbox oil.
Specification
API GL-4
Approvals
Volvo 97307, 97318, Voith Retarder Oil Class C
Recommended
DTFR 13B160, MAN 341 Typ Z4, 341 E4, ZF TE-ML 02L
Benefits
Improved efficiency – Special frictional properties, high fluidity combine to give lower power loss, lower operating temperature and higher mechanical efficiency.
Longer oil drain capability – Long life additives ensure long-term protection of the gears and high oxidation resistance so providing extended drain capability.
Longer transmission life – Outstanding pitting, scoring and wear protection. Excellent synchromesh compatibility – exceeds requirements of leading OEMs.
Shell Spirax S4 G 75W-90
Semi-synthetic gear oil designed for gearboxes fitted in passenger cars and light duty vehicles of the Volkswagen Group.
Specification
API GL-4
Approvals
VW TL 501.50
Performance, Features & Benefits
High performance semi-synthetic manual transmission oil.
Designed for Volkswagen manual gearboxes
Shell Spirax S4 G 75W-80
High load transmission oil designed to meet the requirements of PSA passenger car gearboxes.
Specification
API GL-4
Approvals
PSA Standard : B71 2315, meets B71 2330 requirements
Performance, Features & Benefits
Excellent low temperature behaviour.
High shear stability.
Good seal material compatibility.
Minimum energy loss through slippage therefore supporting fuel economy saving.
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Automatic Transmission (MT)
Optimize your automatic transmission with Shell Spirax Automatic Transmission Fluids. Designed for a variety of automatic transmission systems, our fluids provide enhanced wear protection, improved fuel efficiency, and longer oil-drain intervals.
Key Products:
Shell Spirax S6 ATF X
Premium, Synthetic Technology Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid for Lower Viscosity ATF Requirements in General Motors, Ford, and many other cars and trucks. Shell Spirax S6 ATF X meets the needs of many Japanese, Asian, European, and North American designed automatic transmissions that require low viscosity automatic transmission fluid such as GM DEXRON® -VI, Ford MERCON LV and Toyota WS.
Specification
Dexron VI, JASO 1-A-LV, Ford MERCON® LV (MLV210916, MLV210917, MLV210918, MLV210919)
Suitable for use in
Most Japanese and Asian automatic transmissions, Toyota T-IV/WS, Nissan Matic C/D/J/K/S, Honda ATF Z-1/DW-1, Mitsubishi/Hyundai/Kia SP- II/III/IV/IV M/IV RR, Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, Isuzu, Aisin Warner JWS 3309/3324, Allison C-4, Volvo CE 97340, Mini, some BMW, Saab, some Porsche, some Fiat and some Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz ATFs 236.1 to 236.10
Benefits
Low temperature performance – Excellent oil fluidity at low temperatures helps provide proper shift feel and operation at first start up and when cold.
Exceptionally high oxidation resistance – Resistant to oil degradation and keeps automatic transmissions clean. Maintains performance and provides long service life in transmissions.
Friction modified – Provides consistent, reliable, smooth, and trouble free operation of automotive transmission systems.
Shell Spirax S5 ATF X
Synthetic technology fluid designed to meet the needs of multiple vehicle types for service fill in automatic transmission service. Shell Spirax S5 ATF X meets the needs of many Asian and North American designed automatic transmissions.
Specification
Allison C-4, · Aisin JWS 3309 (all applications), · JASO 1-A, 2A-02, Ford MERCON®, V, MERCON®, General Motors Dexron II, Dexron III, Toyota T III, T IV
Suitable for use in
Mitsubishi/Hyundai/Kia SP-III, SP-II, Red 1K, Mazda, Nissan Matic-K/J/D, Honda ATF-Z1 and some ZF, Mercedes, Volvo and BMW automatic transmissions.
Benefits
Low temperature performance – Excellent oil fluidity at low temperatures.
Excellent shear-stability – A special ‘VI’ improver minimises the changes in viscosity with operating temperature.
Anti-wear and gear protection – Long component life.
Shell Spirax S3 ATF MD3
High quality automatic transmission fluid based on high viscosity index mineral oils and carefully selected additives.
Specification
Dexron III
Suitable for use in
All vehicles where GM Dexron® III, Ford Mercon® or Allison C-4 fluids are required.
Benefits
Friction modified – Provides consistent, reliable, smooth and trouble free operation of automotive transmission systems.
Exceptionally high oxidation resistance – Resistant to oil degradation and keeps automatic transmissions clean.
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ensure seamless operation of your CVT with Shell Spirax Continuously Variable Transmission Fluids. Our fluids are specifically formulated for both chain and push belt-type CVTs, offering superior wear protection and maintaining optimal performance.
Key Products:
Shell Spirax S5 CVT X
High performance and synthetic technology CVT fluid, suitable for use in multi-OEM’s chain and push belt type CVT.
Meets requirements / suitable for use
VW/Audi G052 516, VW G052 180 (TL 521 80), Nissan NS-2/ NS-3, Toyota CVTF-FE/ TC, Honda HCF-2, Subaru CVTF Lineartronic & High Torque CVT, Mitsubishi CVTF-J1 & J4, Jeep CVTF +4, Suzuki CVTF, Suitable for use where MB-Approval 236.20 is requested, Various Chinese OEMs
Benefits
Excellent low temperature fluidity – The advanced formulation helps to lower running temperatures also leads to extended oil drain intervals.
Smooth speed changing – Well-balanced friction coefficient helps to improve the smooth driving.
Longer component life – Excellent protection against wear helps to prevent premature failure. It helps to extend equipment and component life.
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Axle Oils
Ensure the optimal performance and protection of your vehicle’s axle with Shell Spirax Axle Oils. Our axle oils are designed to provide exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and maintenance savings, meeting the stringent requirements of modern driveline systems.
Key Products:
Shell Spirax S6 AXME
Fuel-efficient, long life transmission and axle oil, designed to provide ultimate protection to the latest heavy duty manual transmissions and axles. Specially formulated with synthetic base oils and additive technology unique for Shell, gives improved lubrication of the drive train, lowers the operating temperature and helps promote longer life for the equipment.
Specification
API GL-5 and MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, SAE J2360
Approvals
DAF, Mack GO-J, MAN 342 Typ S1, 341 GA-2, Meritor O-76N, O-94 and O-95 (extended drain), Scania STO 2:0 A FS, Volvo 97312, ZF TE-ML 05A, 12L, 12N, 16F, 17B, 19C, 21A, Meets Iveco 18-1805 Extended Drain requirements
Benefits
Exceptional Performance: Provides superior protection and performance.
Energy Efficient: Formulated for improved fuel efficiency.
Longer oil drain capability: High performance additives with exceptional oxidation resistance plus lower operating temperatures ensures long term gear and seal protection and longer oil life.
Shell Spirax S5 ATE
Premium performance, synthetic technology, GL-4/5 transmission oil for sports cars Shell Spirax S5 ATE 75W-90 is particularly designed to fulfil the highest requirements of extremely loaded passenger car drive train systems.
Specification
GL-4/GL-5, MT-1
Approved By
Ferrari, Getrag, MB 236.26
Benefits
Outstanding gear protection and synchromesh performance – Careful choice of base oils combined with new additive technologies achieve highest level of performance in the particular “transaxle” transmission type designs, where gear protection and high and stable synchromesh compatibility are required.
Improved drive train efficiency – Reduces friction losses in the drive train improving therefore efficiency and performance. As synthetic lubricant it ensures optimal lubrication at low and high temperature.
Shell Spirax S4 AT 75W-90
Exceptional Performance
Semi-synthetic automotive gear lubricant specially designed for use in gearboxes and axles.
Specification
GL-4, GL-5, MT-1
Benefits
Specially selected extreme-pressure and anti-wear additive – Improving gears and bearings protection.
Excellent anti-rust and anti-corrosion properties – Protecting all metal surfaces.
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Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT/DSG)
Maximize the efficiency and performance of your dual-clutch transmission with Shell Spirax Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluids. Our fluids deliver excellent protection and smooth operation for both wet and dry dual-clutch systems.
Key Products:
Shell Spirax S5 DCT X
Synthetic technology DCT fluid, suitable for use in multi- OEM’s wet DCT. Spirax S5 DCT X utilizes a unique formulation technology.
Meets requirements / suitable for use
VW TL 521 82 (VW DQ 250, DQ 500 & DL382), Getrag 6DCT150 & 7DCT300, BMW 83 22 2 148 578, 83 22 2 148 579, 83 22 0 440 214 and 83 22 2 147 477
Benefits
Smooth speed changing – Well-balanced friction coefficient helps to improve the smooth driving.
Longer component life – Excellent protection against wear helps to prevent premature failure. It helps to extend equipment and component life.
Longer oil drain capability – Excellent thermal and oxidation stability designed with selected additives helps to provide long oil life.
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Get the Best for Your Transmission
Choosing the right transmission fluid is crucial for the smooth operation and longevity of your vehicle’s transmission system. Trust Shell Spirax for products that meet the highest standards of performance and protection.
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