Typical Physical Characteristics
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Sirius |
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SAE Viscosity grade |
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15W-40 |
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Kinematic Viscosity |
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IP 71, ASTM D445 |
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at 40°C |
mm2/s |
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105.1 |
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at 100°C |
mm2/s |
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14.3 |
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Dynamic Viscosity |
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ASTM D 5293 |
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at -15°C |
mPa*s |
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– |
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at -20°C |
mPa*s |
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6600 |
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at -25°C |
mPa*s |
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– |
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Viscosity Index |
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ISO 2909, ASTM D2270 |
139 |
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Density at 15°C |
kg/m3 |
IP 365, ISO12185 |
886 |
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Flash Point PMCC |
°C |
IP 94, ASTM D93 |
205 |
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Pour Point |
°C |
ISO 3016, ASTM D97 |
-39 |
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TBN |
mg KOH/g |
ISO 3771, ASTM D2896 |
10.8 |
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Sulphated Ash |
% |
ASTM D874 |
1.44 |
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Specifications and Approvals
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API |
CH-4 |
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ACEA |
E3, E5 |
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Caterpillar |
ECF-1 |
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Cummins |
CES 200-71,-72, 76 |
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Cummins (B&C Series) CES 200-75 |
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GM Allison |
C-4 |
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and is approved against: |
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MTU |
MTL 5044 Category 1 / 2 |
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Mercedes Benz |
228.3 |
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MAN |
3275 |
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Volvo |
VDS 2 |
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Applications
Shell Sirius 15W-40 is a high performance, multifunctional diesel engine lubricant designed for use in all modern high speed (> 1200rpm) diesel engines, burning distillate fuels with a sulphur content of up to 1% wt.
- High speed propulsion engines e.g. coastal vessels, fishing trawlers, rescue boats and lifeboats
- High speed engined generators