First oil made from natural gas
Today’s engines are designed to deliver consistently good performance, but extreme weather, hours stuck in stop-start traffic, and tough terrain can all affect the capability of a car and its engine over time. All drivers want to keep their car working like new for as long as possible, but all too often overlook the important role of the motor oil.
A superior lubricant not only helps keep vehicles performing at their very best, but reassures drivers they are looking after their car. The latest product in the Shell Helix Ultra range is Shell’s most advanced motor oil and the first motor oil made from natural gas. It works hard to protect the engine and deliver great performance even on demanding drives.
Behind this product is a revolutionary process that produces pure, synthetic base oil from natural gas. Base oil is the main ingredient of a lubricant, and this technology results in a 99.5 percent pure base oil that enables higher levels of cleansing and protection. It also offers a number of other important benefits for the engine: Unsurpassed sludge protection, preventing dirt build-up with exceptional cleaning power. The formula features a unique and powerful combination of Shell PurePlus Technology with high performance additives. This means that no other motor oil cleans the engine better; it not only helps prevent dirt particles from sticking together to form sludge, which can seriously impact engine power, but it also protects the engine from harmful deposits that can affect the car’s performance. Less top-up. A low evaporation formula results in as much as 50 percent less evaporation loss compared to inferior oils, meaning drivers don’t need to top-up the oil as frequently. Effective even in extreme temperatures. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine and keeps things running smoothly no matter how testing the journey may be. Even in -40 deg.C, thanks to enhanced viscosity features, this superior motor oil continues to flow smoothly. It flows up to three times faster than required by the latest industry standard, allowing the engine to warm up quickly and reach optimum performance sooner. The oil also stays stronger for longer in extreme high temperatures to keep protecting the engine. It provides superior resistance to oil degradation, up to 32 percent better than the latest industry standard. All of this helps drivers to be confident that their car can be relied on to go the distance.
Says Robert Sutherland, Shell Helix global technology manager: “Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology helps vehicles perform at their very best. It has been designed following decades of development, proven to exceed standard industry tests and OEM tests. It has been driven over millions of miles in taxis, everyday road cars and on more demanding journeys in police vehicles to ensure the finished product is one that drivers can trust.” Based on Sequence VG sludge test results using OW-40 Based on ASTM D5800 NOACK volatility test Compared with API SN specification and based on ASTM D4684 Compared with APISN specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation and deposit tests