SHELL RIMULA R6 LME HEAVY-DUTY ENGINE OIL APPROVED FOR MAN EURO 6 ENGINES
Shell Rimula R6 LME, the latest and most technologically advanced heavy-duty diesel engine oil in the Shell Rimula portfolio, has been approved for MAN Euro 6 engines.
London, 26 February 2014: Shell Rimula R6 LME, the latest heavy-duty diesel engine oil in the Shell Rimula premium synthetic range has been approved by MAN to meet the MAN M 3677 oil specification, suitable for their Euro 6 engines.
Shell Rimula R6 LME is a 5W-30 viscosity grade oil designed to provide all the benefits of the Shell Rimula R6 technology alongside proven fuel economy benefits: the product has been independently proven to deliver up to 2.0% fuel savings over 100,000-km oil-drain interval compared with a typical 10W-40 oil.
Long-standing technical relationships with engine manufacturers enabled Shell Lubricants to develop Shell Rimula R6 LME to meet the technical and operational requirements of their equipment, and benefit both present-day and future engine technologies. Shell Rimula R6 LME has been tested in next-generation heavy-duty diesel engines and this approval from MAN is the latest from a number of leading OEMs, including Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.
Richard Tucker, General Manager, Commercial and Industry Fuels and Lubricants Technology at Shell Global Solutions, commented: “This latest approval from MAN is testament to the quality of the product. Shell Rimula R6 LME was developed in close co-operation with leading engine and vehicle makers, and not only delivers fuel economy benefits, but also meets the durability and performance requirements of the latest low-emissions equipment. A number of real-life trials have shown that R6 LME can deliver real savings for our customers – by helping vehicles stay in top condition, the product can also help businesses to operate effectively.”
Shell Rimula R6 LME offers Shell’s optimal engine protection and efficiency through a three-fold approach: synthetic base oil technology, advanced additive technology and a unique anti-wear booster system. These three elements combine to help deliver strong performance, long drain intervals and fuel saving capability, without compromising durability.
Shell Rimula R6 LME is formulated with reduced levels of ash and sulphur to help control diesel particulate filter (DPF) blocking and maintain the efficiency of the latest and future vehicle technologies.
Shell Rimula R6 LME delivers exceptional wear protection and engine piston cleanliness in the latest engines and has been tested to help ensure long engine life and protection throughout the oil maintenance interval. Shell Rimula R6 LME exceeded the piston cleanliness of Daimler’s most demanding limits by 56% in the MB OM 501 LA engine test.
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About Shell Lubricants
The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to Shell Group companies engaged in the lubricants business. Shell sells a wide variety of lubricants to meet customer needs across a range of applications. These include consumer motoring, heavy-duty transport, mining, power generation and general engineering. Shell’s portfolio of lubricant brands includes Pennzoil, Quaker State, Shell Helix, Shell Rotella, Shell Tellus and Shell Rimula. We are active across the full lubricant supply chain. We manufacture base oils in eight plants, blend base oils with additives to make lubricants in over 50 plants, distribute, market and sell lubricants in over 100 countries. We also provide technical and business support to customers. We offer lubricant-related services in addition to our product range these include: Shell LubeMatch –the market leading product on-line recommendation tool, Shell LubeAdvisor – helps customers to select the right lubricant through highly trained Shell technical staff as well as online tools and Shell LubeAnalyst – early warning system that enables customers to monitor the condition of their equipment and lubricant, helping to save money on maintenance and avoid potential lost business through equipment failure. Shell’s world-class technology works to deliver value to our customers. Innovation, product application and technical collaboration are at the heart of Shell lubricants. We have leading lubricants research centres in Germany, Japan (in a joint venture with Showa Shell), and the USA. We invest significantly in technology and work closely with our customers to develop innovative lubricants. We have a patent portfolio with 150 + patent series for lubricants, base oils and greases; more than 200 scientists and lubricants engineers dedicated to lubricants research and development. Customer benefits include lower maintenance costs, longer equipment life and reduced energy consumption. One of the ways we push the boundaries of lubricant technology is by working closely with top motor racing teams such as Scuderia Ferrari. These technical partnerships enable us to expand our knowledge of lubrication science and transfer cutting-edge technology from the racetrack to our commercial products.
Shell is recognised as the world’s leading lubricants company by the eleventh annual Kline and Company report on the global lubricants sector (“Global Lubricants Industry 2012: Market Analysis and Assessment”), which confirmed that Shell maintained its volume leadership position during 2012, enjoying a 12% market share.
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