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Rimula X (CH-4)
Extra High Performance Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Rimula X Oils are high performance, dedicated heavy duty engine lubricants
designed for use in modern high speed turbocharged diesel engines. They use
exclusive additive formulations in conjunction with highly refined base oils to deliver
longer life and enhanced protection relative to their predecessors.
Rimula X Oils have been reformulated for severe duty service in engines specifically
designed to meet 1998/Euro 2 on-highway exhaust emission standards as well as
being suitable for a wide range of heavy duty off-highway applications.

Applications combustion acids and increased heat for

longer than their predecessors. This
• On-Highway Heavy Duty Trucks performance reserve ensures the oil continues
As an integral part of the development of Rimula to protect against wear and corrosion right up
X, extensive testing of the product has been until the oil drain.
carried out in road haulage operations around the
world confirming the performance of Rimula X in • Approved by Leading Engine Makers
European, American and Japanese equipment The new formulation Rimula X engine oils now
under a wide range of haulage conditions. meets an even wider range of engine maker
requirements confirming Rimula X as an ideal
• Construction and Mining choice for mixed fleet diesel engine
Rimula X is recommended for most engine types applications.
found in construction and mining equipment. It is
particularly suitable for Caterpillar, Cummins, Specification and Approvals
Detroit Diesel (4-cycle) and Komatsu engines. It is
formulated to provide continuous protection even American Petroleum Institute:
where higher sulphur fuels are used. API CH-4/CG-4/
CF-4/CF1,2
• Agricultural Equipment ACEA E3
Rimula X is ideally suited for the stop-start service Cummins CES 200-711,2,-722
found in agricultural operation and protects Cummins (B&C Series) CES 200-751,2
against bearing wear and deposit formation even Mack EO-M1,2
under high load low load conditions when other Detroit Diesel Type 2
oils can fail. MAN 2712
Mercedes Benz 228.32
MTU Type II
Performance Features and Benefits RVI RLD
Scania E3
• Unique New Formulation Volvo VDS-2
Shell technologists have developed exclusive GM Allison C-41
formulations for the new generation of Rimula X
designed to deliver a step change in performance All claims applicable to SAE 15W-40 grade.
levels to improve the efficiency and life of your 1
Claims for SAE 10W-30 grade.
machinery. 2
Claims for SAE 20W-50 grade.
• Greater Protection and Higher Temperatures
With increasing power, modern engines have to
work harder for longer, resulting in increased heat Health and Safety
and stress on the engine oil. Rimula X has been Guidance on Health and Safety are available on
demonstrated to provide increased resistance to the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet which
thermal breakdown ensuring continued protection can be obtained from your Shell representative.
throughout the drain interval, even under the most
severe conditions. Protect the environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do
• Longer Oil Life not discharge into drains, soil or water.
With their exclusive additive formulations, the new
Rimula X oils can fight the combined effects of

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Rimula X CH-4
SAE Viscosity grade 10W-30 15W-40 20W-50
Kinematic Viscosity IP 71, ASTM D445
2
at 40°C mm /s 75.1 105.1 147.3
at 100°C mm2/s 11.5 14.3 17.5
Dynamic Viscosity ASTM D 5293
at -10°C mPa*s - - 3225
at -15°C mPa*s - 3300 -
at -20°C mPa*s 3355 - -
Viscosity Index ISO 2909, ASTM D2270 147 139 130
3
Density at 15°C kg/m IP 365, ISO12185 881 886 893
Flash Point PMCC °C IP 94, ASTM D93 205 205 205
Pour Point °C ISO 3016, ASTM D97 -39 -39 -36
TBN mg KOH/g ISO 3771, ASTM D2896 10.8 10.8 10.8
Sulphated Ash % ASTM D874 1.44 1.44 1.44

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform
to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.

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