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Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40 Overview

Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40 is a natural gas engine oil formulated for use in Cummins LNG/CNG engines in mobile vehicles running on 100% LNG or CNG fuel. It provides superior piston and engine cleanliness, ignition system protection, and wear protection. The oil is suitable for use in heavy duty vehicles such as buses and trucks fitted with engines designed to operate on LNG or CNG. It meets the Cummins CES 20074 specification.

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Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40 Overview

Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40 is a natural gas engine oil formulated for use in Cummins LNG/CNG engines in mobile vehicles running on 100% LNG or CNG fuel. It provides superior piston and engine cleanliness, ignition system protection, and wear protection. The oil is suitable for use in heavy duty vehicles such as buses and trucks fitted with engines designed to operate on LNG or CNG. It meets the Cummins CES 20074 specification.

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Technical Data Sheet

Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40 • LNG/CNG Applications

Natural Gas Engine Oil

Shell Rimula R3 NG oil is specially formulated to adapt and protect under the full range of pressures &
temperatures in natural gas engines suitable for mobile vehicles operating with 100% LNG/ CNG fuel, approved
for use in Cummins LNG/CNG engines.

Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

· Superior piston & engine cleanliness


Optimised balance of detergency and dispersancy provides
good piston and engine cleanliness ensuring long and
efficient engine operation. · Mobile LNG / CNG fuelled heavy duty vehicles

· Ignition system protection


Optimised formulation with reduced levels of “ash”
For buses and trucks fitted with engines designed to run on
100% LNG / CNG Shell Rimula R3 NG is suitable for mobile

containing additives to control deposit formation in the Gas engines, particularly those preferring relatively low ash

combustion chamber to help prolong the life of valves and formulations.

spark plugs.
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
· Superior wear protection
Contains an optimized active anti-wear system that
· Cummins CES 20074

For a full listing of equipment approvals and


balances the more demanding requirements of on-highway
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
applications (compared to stationary gas engine) with the
Helpdesk.
need to minimize spark plug fouling.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Rimula R3 NG 15W-40


Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 107

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 14.5

Total Base Number TBN - E mg KOH/g ASTM D2896 5.71

Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 0.56

Phosphorus, Max % wt ASTM D4952 0.085

Flash Point (COC) 0


C ASTM D92 200

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -32

Density @15 C0
kg/l ASTM D4052 0.882

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 NG Oil 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.

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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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