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.
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, 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 South Africa commercial technical manager
Raymond Abraham comments that, “This latest approval
from MAN is testament to the quality of the product.
Shell Rimula R6 LME was developed in close cooperation 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.
| words in action
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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april 2014