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Shell Rimula R4 15W-40 Technical Data

Shell Rimula R4 15W-40 is a multigrade heavy-duty diesel engine oil that uses exclusive additive combinations to protect modern engines under a wide range of pressures and temperatures. It delivers excellent soot and viscosity control, outstanding wear protection, and works in multiple engine makes. The oil meets various industry specifications and approvals and offers improved cleanliness, protection against deposits, and wear protection in advanced engines.

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Shell Rimula R4 15W-40 Technical Data

Shell Rimula R4 15W-40 is a multigrade heavy-duty diesel engine oil that uses exclusive additive combinations to protect modern engines under a wide range of pressures and temperatures. It delivers excellent soot and viscosity control, outstanding wear protection, and works in multiple engine makes. The oil meets various industry specifications and approvals and offers improved cleanliness, protection against deposits, and wear protection in advanced engines.

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Technical Data Sheet

Shell Rimula R4 15W-40 • UNIQUE ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY


• MODERN ENGINE - HIGH POWER

(CI-4 Plus) USE

Multigrade Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oils

Shell Rimula R4 uses exclusive combinations of the latest high performance additives to ensure that the oil adapts and
protects under the full range of pressures and temperatures found in modern engines. It delivers excellent soot and
viscosity control, outstanding protection against wear and exceptional versatility i.e. one oil for fleets with multiple
engine makes.

Performance, Features & Benefits Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

· Outstanding protection · API CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, SL


Featuring an exceptional additive system to ensure optimal
· ACEA E7, E5, E3, A3/B4
soot handling, Shell Rimula R4 delivers excellent wear
· Cummins CES 20078, 20077, 20076

·
protection and long oil life in advanced engines.
· MB Approval 228.3
Improve engine cleanliness
The additive system delivers improved cleanliness and · Volvo VDS-3

protection against piston deposit allowing Shell Rimula R4 to · MAN 3275

exceed the demanding requirements of a wide range of · CAT ECF-1A, ECF-2


OEMs.
· MACK EO-M Plus

Main Applications · MTU Category 2

For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,


please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Rimula R4


SAE Viscosity Grade R4 15W-40

Kinematic Viscosity @ 400C mm2/s ASTM D445 111

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 C 0


mm /s 2 ASTM D445 15

Dynamic Viscosity @ -20 C 0


mPa s ASTM D5293 5 800

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 140

Total Base Number mgKOH/g ASTM D2896 11

Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.35

Density 0
@ 15 C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.88

Flash Point (COC) 0


C ASTM D92 230

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.

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Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety


Rimula R4 15W-40 (CI-4 plus) 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 your Shell
representative.

· 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 [Link]

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