Technical Data Sheet
Shell Rimula R4 X 20W-50 • Triple Protection
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Rimula R4 X is designed to provide Triple Protection to improve engine and oil durability. It helps to lower
maintenance and increase reliability of vehicles. It’s suitable for most heavy-duty diesel engines for on and off
highway applications.
Performance, Features & Benefits · Severe duty heavy duty diesel engines
· Acid and Corrosion Control
Shell Rimula R4 X shows excellent control of acids by
Shell Rimula R4 X provides demonstrated protection and
performance in the latest high power heavy-duty diesel
reducing the accumulation of acids and chemical corrosion engines from Europe, US and Japanese manufacturers in
of engine bearings. Harmful acids from fuel combustion are both on-highway and off-highway applications.
controlled by using selected detergent additives to
neutralise them and help to prevent corrosion of metal
· High Technology Low Emission Engines
Shell Rimula R4 X is suitable for most modern low emission
surfaces. engines meeting Euro 5, 4, 3, 2, and US 2002 emission
· Reduced Engine Wear
Shell Rimula R4 X offers high levels of engine wear
requirements.
Shell Rimula R4X is suitable for use with biodiesel per the
protection in the critical areas of the valve train and piston OEM recommended oil drain intervals
rings and cylinder liners. This wear control is achieved For the latest low emissions engines especially those fitted
through the addition of anti-wear additives that are with exhaust diesel particulate filters (DPF), we recommend
designed to form protective films in metal-to-metal contacts the use of our low-emissions products Shell Rimula R4 L,
when needed under different engine operating conditions Shell Rimula R5 LE.
and by the use of soot dispersant additives to keep soot
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
·
particles finely dispersed to help prevent wear.
· Deposit Control
Shell Rimula R4 X helps to prevent oil thickening and the ·
API CI-4, CH-4
ACEA E7
formation of harmful deposits in all areas of the engine, · JASO DH-1
including sludge and piston deposits. The optimised · MAN M3275-1
detergent and dispersant additive system for Shell Rimula
· MB-Approval 228.3
R4 X keeps engines cleaner than previous-generation Shell
Rimula R3 products.
· Deutz DQC II-10
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
Main Applications recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Rimula R4 X 20W-50
Kinematic Viscosity @40 C0
mm /s2 ASTM D445 169.1
Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0
mm2/s ASTM D445 18.5
Dynamic Viscosity @-150C mPa s ASTM D5293 8250
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Properties Method Shell Rimula R4 X 20W-50
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 123
Total Base Number mgKOH/g ASTM D2896 10.5
Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.45
Density @150C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.886
Flash Point (COC) 0
C ASTM D92 238
Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -33
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment
· Health and Safety
Shell Rimula R4 X 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 Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
https://www.epc.shell.com
· Protect the Environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Additional Information
· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
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