Technical Data Sheet
Shell Rimula R5 E 10W-40 • Energy Saving
Synthetic Technology Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Rimula R5 E oils protect under full range of pressures and temperatures. Enhanced with synthetic
technology to deliver energy saving, excellent soot and viscosity control, outstanding protection against wear and
exceptional versatility.
Performance, Features & Benefits · High technology low emission engines
· Outstanding protection
Featuring an exclusive additive system to ensure maximum
Shell Rimula R5 E is suitable for most modern low emission
engines meeting Euro 2,3, US 2002 emission requirements.
soot handling, Shell Rimula R5 E delivers excellent wear For the latest low emissions engines, especially those fitted
protection and long oil life in Euro 3, US 2002 and other with exhaust diesel particulate traps (DPF), we recommend
advanced engines. the use of our low-emissions products, Shell Rimula R6
· Fuel economy capability
The use of synthetic base oil components provides Shell
LM/LME.
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
·
Rimula R5 E with the capability to improve cold starting and
Cummins CES 20078, 77, 76, 72, 71
reduce fuel consumption and save money, without
compromising engine protection or durability. · MACK EO-M, EO-M+
· Improved engine cleanliness · MAN M3275-1
The exclusive additive system delivers improved engine · MB-Approval 228.3
cleanliness and protection against piston deposits allowing
· Renault Trucks RLD-2
Shell Rimula R5 E to exceed the demanding requirements
· Volvo VDS-3, VDS-2
of most OEMs.
· API CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF.
Main Applications
· ACEA E7, E5, E3
· Global DHD-1
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
· Severe service heavy duty diesel engines
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk.
Shell Rimula R5 E provides demonstrated protection and
performance in the latest high power heavy duty diesel
engines from Europe, US and Japanese manufacturers in
both on-highway and off-highway applications.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Rimula R5 E 10W-40
Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 90
Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 14.2
Dynamic Viscosity 0
@-25 C mPa s ASTM D5293 6600
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 150
Total Base Number mg KOH/g ASTM D2896 10
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Properties Method Shell Rimula R5 E 10W-40
Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.2
Density 0
@15 C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.882
Flash Point (COC) 0
C ASTM D92 220
Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -39
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 R5 E 10W-40 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 Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://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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