Typical Physical Characteristics
| Shell Helix HX5 |
5W-30 |
10W-40 | 15W-40 | 15W-50 | 20W-50 |
50 |
| SAE Viscosity | ||||||
| Grade |
5W-30 |
10W-40 | 15W – 40 | 15W-50 | 20W-50 |
50 |
| Kinematic viscosity | ||||||
| @ 40°C cSt |
67.1 |
94.8 | 105.4 | 184.7 | 157.0 |
220 |
| 100°C cSt |
11.9 |
14.3 | 13.9 | 19.9 | 19.0 |
19.0 |
| (IP 71) | ||||||
| Viscosity Index | ||||||
| (IP 226) |
167 |
155 | 132 | 125 | 137 |
125 |
| Density | ||||||
| @ 15°C kg/l |
0.850 |
0.874 | 0.885 | 0.886 | 0.888 |
0.900 |
| (IP 365) | ||||||
| Flash Point | ||||||
| (PMCC) °C |
220 |
210 | 220 | 220 | 215 |
225 |
| (IP 34) | ||||||
| Pour Point | ||||||
| °C |
-39 |
-33 | -30 | -30 | -27 |
-12 |
| (IP 15) |
Shell Helix HX5 has been formulated with cleansing technology. It works harder to protect than ordinary motor oils by continuously preventing dirt and sludge build-up and reduce engine noise.
For Gasoline and Diesel engines; Fuel-injected vehicles fitted with ‘blow-by’ re-circulation.
Naturally aspirated or turbo-charged indirect injection diesel engines fitted with ‘blow by’ re-circulation.
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