Technical Data Sheet

• Triple Protection
Shell Rimula R4 Plus 15W-40
Synthetic Technology Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Shell Rimula R4 Plus is designed to provide Triple Protection to improve engine and oil durability. It helps to
lower maintenance and increase reliability of vehicles. It’s suitable for most heavy-duty diesel engines for on and
off highway applications.

Performance, Features & Benefits · High Technology Low Emission Engines

· Acid and Corrosion Control Shell Rimula R4 Plus is suitable for most modern low
emission engines meeting Euro 5, 4, 3, 2, and US 2002
Shell Rimula R4 Plus shows excellent control of acids by
reducing the accumulation of acids and chemical corrosion emission requirements.

of engine bearings. Harmful acids from fuel combustion are

controlled by using selected detergent additives to
· Shell Rimula R4 Plus is suitable for use with biodiesel per
the OEM recommended oil drain intervals.
neutralise them and help to prevent corrosion of metal
surfaces.
· For the latest low emissions engines especially those fitted
with exhaust diesel particulate filters (DPF), we recommend

· Reduced Engine Wear the use of our low-emissions products, Shell Rimula R4 L or
Shell Rimula R5 LE.
Shell Rimula R4 Plus offers high levels of engine wear
protection in the critical areas of the valve train, piston ring
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
and cylinder liners. This wear control is achieved through
· API CI-4, CH-4, SL

·
the addition of anti-wear additives that are designed to form
protective films in metal-to-metal contacts when needed ACEA E7, E5, E3

under different engine operating conditions, and by the use · Global DHD-1
of soot dispersant additives to keep soot particles finely
· JASO DH-1

·
dispersed to help prevent wear.
· Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-1A
Deposit Control
· Cummins CES 20078, 77, 76, 75, 72, 71
Shell Rimula R4 Plus helps to prevent oil thickening and
· Deutz DQC III-18
the formation of harmful deposits in all areas of the engine,
· DFS 93K215

·
including sludge and piston deposits. The optimised
detergent and dispersant additive system for Shell Rimula Mack EO-N, EO-M+, EO-M

R4 Plus keeps engines cleaner than previous-generation · MAN M 3275-1*

Shell Rimula R3 products.
· MB-Approval 228.3

Main Applications · MTU Category 2

· Renault Trucks RLD-2

· Volvo VDS-3

· CNH MAT 3520 (meets specification)

· Severe duty heavy duty diesel engines

· IVECO T1 (meets requirements)
Shell Rimula R4 Plus provides demonstrated protection * meets the requirements of
and performance in the latest high power heavy-duty diesel
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
engines from European, US and Japanese manufacturers
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
in both on-highway and off-highway applications.

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Rimula R4 Plus 15W-

40
Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 114

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 15.3

Dynamic Viscosity @-200C mPa s ASTM D5293 5 765

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 140

Total Base Number mgKOH/g ASTM D2896 10.3

Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.45

Density @150C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.881

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.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety

Shell Rimula R4 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 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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