Shell 5W-40 / Helix HX8

Shell Helix HX8 is a high-quality synthetic motor oil, designed using the active cleansing technology. Shell Helix HX8 oil protects the engine more reliably than usual motor oils, continuously prevents formations of dirt and deposits. Bigger use of engine capabilities and better acceleration enable your car to operate on full power till the next oil change. Application. Shell Helix HX8 is a motor oil intended for use in injector engines fitted with exhaust gas recirculation system and catalytic convertors. It perfectly works in any conditions. Benefits. Maximum detergent properties. Shell Helix HX8 provides active and continuous protection of the engine parts from hazardous dirt and deposits. Excellent engine protection in any operation conditions. The oil is tested in the laboratory. It is thoroughly tested and approved by Shell Technologists and independent laboratories (South-West Research Institute of the USA). Checked performance in turbocharged engines and compatibility with catalysts. The oil outperforms the requirements of the current industrial standards. Fuel economy. Low viscosity, rapid oil flow and a low friction index effectively reduce fuel consumption. The oil outperforms the requirements of the current industrial standards. High resistance to shear loads. It keeps the viscosity. Benefits over the similar oils. Shell Helix HX8 ensures up to 46% more reliable protection of the oil from degradation and up to 126% bigger resistance to shear loads than Shell Helix HX7. Shell Helix HX8 five times more effectively removes gum deposits in the engine than Shell Helix HX3. Comparison with competitors. Shell Helix HX8 ensures on up to 36% more reliable protection than tested oils of other leading brands. Safety and health. Shell Helix HX8 is unlikely to present any significant health and safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained. Avoid contact with skin. Use protective gloves when changing the oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water. You can find more detailed information on this issue in the safety data sheet of the product. Preserve nature. The used oil should be sent to the specialized disposal centers. Do not drain the used oil into the sewage, ground or water.