Technical Data Sheet
Shell Rimula R3 MV 15W-40 • Off Highway - High Power Use
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Rimula R3 MV oils provide low wear for long engine life, low deposit formation to maintain engine
performance and resist breakdown by heat for continuous protection in demanding applications in mining,
construction and quarrying.
Performance, Features & Benefits · Off-highway applications
· Hard-working protection
Shell Rimula R3 MV provides exceptional performance in
Shell Rimula R3 MV is especially designed to provide no
compromise protection for the leading brands of heavy duty
modern hard-working diesel engines and provides major diesel engine found in severe duty off-highway equipment,
improvements in wear protection, deposit and viscosity and meets the latest specifications from Caterpillar and
control over existing or older oils typically meeting the CH-4 Cummins.
or ACEA E3 standard.
· Emission controlled engines
· Longer oil life
The dedicated formulation of Shell Rimula R3 MV exceeds
The advanced formulation of Shell Rimula R3 MV offers
increased performance and protection for the latest US
the oxidation control requirements for API and ACEA 2002/Euro3 low emission engines.
specifications for continued protection throughout the oil
drain interval, even under severe conditions.
· Shell Rimula R3 MV is suitable for use with biodiesel per the
OEM recommended oil drain intervals.
Main Applications Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
· API CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF
· ACEA E3
· Caterpillar ECF-1A, ECF-2
· Cummins CES 20071, 72, 78
· Detroit Diesel Corporation 93K215
· Detroit Fluids Specification (DFS) 93K215
· Mack EO-M Plus
· MTU Category 2
· MAN M 3275-1 - Meets the requirements of
· Volvo VDS-3
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Rimula R3 MV 15W-40
Kinematic Viscosity 0
@40 C mm /s2 ASTM D445 111
Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0
mm2/s ASTM D445 14.63
Dynamic Viscosity @-200C mPa s ASTM D5293 6 343
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Properties Method Shell Rimula R3 MV 15W-40
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 136
Flash Point (COC) 0
C ASTM D92 230
Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -39
Density @150C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.886
Total Base Number mg KOH/g ASTM D2896 10.5
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 R3 MV 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
[Link]
· 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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