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Shell Rimula R3 X 15W-40 (CH-4/228.3) : Performance, Features & Benefits Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

This document provides information on Shell Rimula R3 X 15W-40, a multigrade heavy duty diesel engine oil. It offers triple action protection through resistance to wear, deposits and heat. It is suitable for virtually all heavy duty engines and approved by major engine manufacturers. The oil protects against engine wear, deposits and high temperatures through its formulation and performance additives.

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Shell Rimula R3 X 15W-40 (CH-4/228.3) : Performance, Features & Benefits Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

This document provides information on Shell Rimula R3 X 15W-40, a multigrade heavy duty diesel engine oil. It offers triple action protection through resistance to wear, deposits and heat. It is suitable for virtually all heavy duty engines and approved by major engine manufacturers. The oil protects against engine wear, deposits and high temperatures through its formulation and performance additives.

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Technical Data Sheet

• Triple action
Shell Rimula R3 X 15W-40 (CH-4/228.3) • Resists wear, deposits and heat

Multigrade Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Shell Rimula R3 X Energised Protection oils feature modern high-performance lubricant chemistry specifically designed
to protect against the changing needs of your driving conditions. This unique adaptive technology features multi-
component systems to provide triple action protection; low wear for long engine life, low deposit formation to maintain
engine performance and resists breakdown by heat for continuous protection.
With a wide array of engine maker approvals, it is suitable for virtually all heavy duty engines, non-turbocharged and
turbocharged alike, in on and off-highway service.

Performance, Features & Benefits Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

· Engine cleanliness · Caterpillar: ECF-1-A


High thermal stability provides a high standard of protection
· Cummins: CES 20077, 76, 75, 72, 71
against piston deposits which, together with high performance
dispersants, delivers excellent control of sludge and deposits in
· DDC: 93K215
the engine. · Iveco: T2 E5 (Meets specification)
· Low engine wear · MACK: EOM, EOM+
The combination of active anti-wear additives and good · MAN: M3275
engine cleanliness controls engine wear, gives long engine · MB Approval: 228.3
life, maintains engine power and efficiency and lowers
· MTU: Category 2
servicing costs.
· Renault Trucks: RD-2

· High temperature protection · Volvo: VDS-2


Shell Rimula R3 X has been demonstrated to resist thermal
breakdown ensuring continued protection throughout the drain ·
Allison: C-4 (Meets requirements)

interval, even under severe conditions found in modern · API: CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF
engines. · ACEA: E5, E3
For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,
Main Applications
please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk, or the OEM
Approvals website.

· On-highway heavy duty trucks


With a wide range of OEM approvals, Shell Rimula R3 X is
suitable for virtually all heavy duty engines.

· Construction and mining


Shell Rimula R3 X is recommended for most engine types
found in construction and mining equipment such as
Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel (4-cycle), MTU and
Komatsu engines. It is formulated to provide continuous
protection even where higher sulphur fuels are used.

· Agricultural equipment
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Shell Rimula R3 X is ideally suited for the stop-start service
found in agricultural operation and protects against bearing
wear and deposits.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method 15W-40


Viscosity Grade 15W-40

Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 105.1

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 14.3

Dynamic Viscosity @-150C mPa s ASTM D5293 -

Dynamic Viscosity @-200C mPa s ASTM D5293 6600

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 139

Density @150C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.886

Flash Point (COC) 0


C ASTM D92 230

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -39

Total Base Number Mg KOH/g ASTM D2896 10.8

Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.44

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics
may occur.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety


Shell Rimula R3 X oils are unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application, and good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are maintained.

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

· Protect the Environment


Take used oil to an authorized collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell Representative.

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