Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40

Performance, Features & BenefitsShell Rimula R4 X 15W-40

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

For the latest low emissions engines especially those fitted with exhaust diesel particulate filters (DPF), we recommend the use of our low-emissions products, Shell Rimula R4 L 15W40 or Shell Rimula R5 LE 10W40.

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Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 Main Applications

• Severe duty heavy duty diesel engines
• Shell Rimula R4 X 15W40provides demonstrated protection and performance in the latest high power heavy-duty diesel engines from European, US and Japanese manufacturers in both on-highway and off-highway applications.
• High Technology Low Emission Engines
• Shell Rimula R4 X 15W40 is suitable for most modern low emission engines meeting Euro 5, 4, 3, 2, and US 2002 emission requirements.

For the latest low emissions engines especially those fitted with exhaust diesel particulate filters (DPF), we recommend the use of our low-emissions products, Shell Rimula R4 L or Shell Rimula R5 LE.

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 Performance, Features & Benefits:

• + Acid and Corrosion Control
• + Reduced Engine Wear
• + Deposit Control

Performance, Features & Benefits of Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40

+ Acid and Corrosion Control

Shell Rimula R4 X shows excellent control of acids by reducing the accumulation of acids and chemical corrosion of engine bearings. Harmful acids from fuel combustion are controlled by using selected detergent additives to neutralise them and help to prevent corrosion of metal surfaces.

+ Reduced Engine Wear

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W40 offers high levels of engine wear protection in the critical areas of the valve train, piston ring and cylinder liners. This wear control is achieved through the addition of anti-wear additives that are designed to form protective films in metal-to-metal contacts when needed under different engine operating conditions, and by the use of soot dispersant additives to keep soot particles finely dispersed to help prevent wear

+ Deposit Control

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W40 helps to prevent oil thickening and the formation of harmful deposits in all areas of the engine, including sludge and piston deposits. The optimised detergent and dispersant additive system for Shell Rimula R4 X 15W40 keeps engines cleaner than previous-generation Shell Rimula R3 products.

Features

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 has been specifically designed for use in heavy duty diesel engines that meet stringent requirements for exhaust emissions and require long, or even very long, oil drain intervals.

In addition to excellent protection against wear, the product greatly limits the occurrence of corrosion and the internal contamination of the engine. This aspect is very important in case of use in emission-optimized engines, taking into account the sometimes considerable amount of soot that the oil has to absorb. Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 is also very resistant to high temperatures and the oxidative and thermal load resulting from this, so that the engine is kept clean internally, even at long drain intervals. Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 simultaneously meets the old and more recent specifications.

This means that tests have shown that the product offers good protection against wear both when using fuels with a high sulfur content and when using fuels with low sulfur content.

Health, Safety & Environment of Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40

Health and Safety

Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained. Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water. Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from http://www.epc.shell.com/

Protect the Environment

Take used Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
 

Typical Physical Characteristics of Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40