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Shell Helix fully Synthetic Motor Oils

Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5W-40

Uncompromising performance, cleanliness and protection

Shell Helix HX8 ECT uses advanced emissions-compatible technology that helps keep diesel particulate filters clean to maintain engine performance. This helps reduce engine friction to provide improved fuel economy.

Key uses

Shell Helix HX8 ECT uses advanced Shell emissions-compatible technology to help protect the vehicle's exhaust system. Its low SAPs formulation helps keep diesel engine particulate filters clean and protects them from ash build-up, which can block the exhaust system and reduce engine performance.

Shell Helix HX8 ECT can be used in modern petrol engines, diesel engines with particulate filters, as well as gas engines.

Specifications, approvals and recommendations:

  • API-SN
  • ACEA C3
  • VW 504.00/507.00
  • MB-Approval 229.31/229.51 Meets
  • BMV LL-04 requirements