Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Rimula R6 LM oil features Shell exclusive "Low-SAPS" additive technology and a unique anti-wear system. Protective power is enhanced with synthetic base oil technology, resulting in long engine life and long oil life. Demonstrated in millions of km of performance, key benefits are; low emissions - helps control blockage of exhaust filters and traps, maintenance saving long drain capability, exceptional wear and cleanliness performance, versatility – for most brands of heavy duty diesel and natural gas engines.
Performance, Features & Benefits
- Maintenance saving
Shell Rimula R6 LM meets the long oil drain requirements of Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF and others, from the latest Euro 6 to older generation engines, to allow operators to optimize maintenance schedules and control maintenance costs.
- Emissions System compatibility
Advanced low-ash Formulation Helps Control Blocking of or Poisoning of Exhaust After-Treatment Devices, Helping Maintain Vehicle Emission Compliance and Engine Fuel Efficiency.
- Low Wear, low Deposits
Unique Additive Technology Delivers High Levels of Piston Cleanliness Essential for Long Engine Life. Unique Anti-Wear booster Helps Meet the Demanding Wear Protection Requirements of Most European, American and Japanese Engines.
- Fuel Economy
Shell Rimula R6 LM can Save Money in Fuel Consumption Compared to High Viscosity Grades.
Main Applications
- On-highway heavy duty applications
Particularly suited for a wide range of trucking and transportation applications in modern low-emission vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF, Volvo and others. Especially suitable for fleets with mixed Euro 2,3,4, 5 and 6 engine types.
- Low emission engine use
Shell Rimula R6 LM meets the latest requirements of most OEMs for Euro 4, 5, 6 engines and exceeds the performance requirements of industry specifications such as ACEA E6 and API CI4.
- CNG Engine oil Performance
Shell Rimula R6 LM is Approved for use in Buses and Trucks Fitted With Engines Designed to run on 100% CNG Such as Those From Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Volvo
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
- Caterpillar: ECF-1-A
- Cummins: CES 20077, 72, 71
- DAF: Meets ACEA E6
- Deutz: DQC IV-10 LA
- MACK: EO-N
- MAN: 3477, 3271-1
- MB Approval: 228.51, 226.9
- MTU: Category 3.1
- Renault Trucks: RLD-2
- Volvo: VDS-3, CNG
- ACEA: E6, E7
- API: CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF
- JASO: DH-2
- For a Full Listing of Equipment Approvals and Recommendations, Please Consult Your Local Shell Technical Helpdesk, or the OEM Approvals Website.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Health and Safety
Shell Rimula R6 LM Oils are Unlikely to Present any Significant Health or Safety Hazard When Properly Used in the Recommended application, and Good Standards of Industrial and Personal Hygiene are Maintained.
Avoid Contact With Skin. Use Impervious Gloves With Used oil. After Skin Contact, Wash Immediately With Soap and Water.
- Protect the Environment
Take Used oil to an Authorized Collection point. Do not Discharge Into Drains, Soil or Water.
Diesel Engines
(Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations on oil performance levels)
Category
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Status
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Service
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CK-4 |
Current |
API Service Category CK-4 describes oils for use in high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2017
model year on-highway and Tier 4 non-road exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model year diesel
engines. These oils are formulated for use in all applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 500 ppm
(0.05% by weight). However, the use of these oils with greater than 15 ppm (0.0015% by weight) sulfur fuel may impact
exhaust aftertreatment system durability and/or oil drain interval. These oils are especially effective at sustaining emission
control system durability where particulate filters and other advanced aftertreatment systems are used. API CK-4 oils
are designed to provide enhanced protection against oil oxidation, viscosity loss due to shear, and oil aeration as well as
protection against catalyst poisoning, particulate filter blocking, engine wear, piston deposits, degradation of low- and
high-temperature properties, and soot-related viscosity increase. API CK-4 oils exceed the performance criteria of API
CJ-4, CI-4 with CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, and CH-4 and can effectively lubricate engines calling for those API Service Categories.
When using CK-4 oil with higher than 15 ppm sulfur fuel, consult the engine manufacturer for service interval recommendations. |
CJ-4 |
Current |
For high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2010 model year on-highway and Tier 4 non-road
exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model year diesel engines. These oils are formulated for use in all
applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 500 ppm (0.05% by weight). However, the use of these oils
with greater than 15 ppm (0.0015% by weight) sulfur fuel may impact exhaust aftertreatment system durability and/or
drain interval. API CJ-4 oils exceed the performance criteria of API CI-4 with CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4 and CF-4 and
can effectively lubricate engines calling for those API Service Categories. When using CJ-4 oil with higher than 15 ppm
sulfur fuel, consult the engine manufacturer for service interval. |
CI-4 |
Current |
Introduced in 2002. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission standards implemented
in 2002. CI-4 oils are formulated to sustain engine durability where exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is used and are
intended for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4,
CG-4, and CH-4 oils. Some CI-4 oils may also qualify for the CI-4 PLUS designation. |
CH-4 |
Current |
Introduced in 1998. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards. CH-4 oils
are specifically compounded for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place
of CD, CE, CF-4, and CG-4 oils. |
CG-4 |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009. |
CF-4 |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009. |
CF-2 |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009. Two-stroke cycle engines
may have different lubrication requirements than four-stroke engines, so the manufacturer should be
contacted for current lubrication recommendations. |
CF |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009. Later “C” category oils
are usually suitable or preferred for diesel automotive engines for which “CF” oils were specified. Older
equipment and/or two-stroke diesel engines, especially those calling for monograde products, may
however require “CF” category oil. |
CE |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994. |
CD-II |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994. |
CD |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994. |
CC |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1990. |
CB |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1961. |
CA |
Obsolete |
CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1959. |
Source: https://www.api.org/products-and-services/engine-oil/eolcs-categories-and-classifications/oil-categories#tab-diesel-c-categories