Shell Helix HX5 15W40 500ML

Premium multigrade motor oil Helps to remove sludge from dirty engines.Helps to protect against wear and neutralise corrosive combustion acidsHigh total base number (TBN) to help combat corrosion and help to prevent engine damage and prolong engine lifeSuitable for Petrol and Diesel EnginesSpecial Features and BenefitsActive cleansing technology: Actively locks away harmful performance robbing depositsActive clean-up: Helps to remove sludge left behind by inferior oilsEffective wear protection: Helps to protect against wear and neutralise corrosive combustion acidsResistance to oil degradation: Helps to maintain protection throughout the oil-drain intervalHigh TBN: Helps to combat corrosion to help prevent engine damage and prolong engine lifeMulti-fuel capability: Can be used for gasoline, diesel and gas engines, and is also suitable for biodiesel and gasoline/ethanol blendsShell Helix HX5 meets the latest API SN PLUS industry standard protecting turbocharged engines from Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI)Many vehicle manufacturers use turbochargers to increase the power outputLSPI is a phenomenon seen in small modern Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDI) engines on the road todayLSPI occurs when a mixture of fuel and air in the combustion chambers ignites before spark timing.To prevent damage from LSPI, a new supplemental motor oil specification, API SN PLUS has been developedShell Helix HX5 is designed to protect turbocharged engines against damage from low-speed pre-ignition (including engine 'super knock', broken spark plugs, cracked pistons and even engine failure caused by LSPI)