Truck Oils & Heavy Duty Engine Oils - Rimula

Shell Rimula R1 Multi Energised Protection oils use proven performance additives to fight engine wear.  Special molecules continuously adapt to ensure the oil maintains the right thickness from start-up to full temperature operation ensuring easy pumping for continuous protection and consistent performance.  Use of Shell Rimula R1 Multi can result in lower fuel consumption^*. Suitable for day-to-day use in non-turbocharged engines. Specification  SAE 20W40 API CF4

^*Compared to standard SAE 40 oils

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions.

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:

1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.

2. Deposit control – helps keeps engine clean for consistent performance and long life.

3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R2 40

Shell Rimula R2 Energised Protection oils use proven combinations of additives that react to the needs of your engine. They feature an enhanced acid-control system for added protection and long life. Each dedicated additive releases its protective energy when needed, to help ensure reliable and consistent protection against deposits and wear, and tough, long-lasting action.

Protective power

More than just reliable lubrication, Shell Rimula R2 provides tough, long lasting action for most heavy-duty, non-turbocharger applications.

Extra acid control

To deliver tough, long-lasting action, Shell Rimula R2 is formulated with up to 33% more acid and corrosion control components compared to basic quality API CF oils.

How to use R2 oils safely

Shell Rimula R2 oils are unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazards as long as you use them properly in the recommended application. You should avoid contact with skin and wear impervious gloves with used oil. If the oil does come into contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. To dispose of used oil, please take it to an authorised collection point. Do not pour it into the earth, drains or water.

Shell Rimula R2 engine oils are suitable for use in: 
• Many medium and heavy-duty trucking operations where non-turbocharged engines are used – especially where medium or higher fuel sulphur levels are found.
• Stop-start operations such as city bus applications using non-turbocharged engines.
• The enhanced acid control system in Shell Rimula R2 makes this oil particularly suitable for off-highway applications such as agricultural tractors and light to medium sized construction equipment where poorer quality fuels may be encountered.

1. Extended Drain Interval.
2. Prevents Ash accumulation and deposit formation.
3. In extended field trials the Rimula R2 CNG demonstrated longer drain intervals, excellent protection from iron wear and deposit formation and also prevention of ash accumulation.
4. It provides the convenience of an oil that is suitable for mixed diesel/CNG fleets, covering the demanding needs of a CNG engine with a range of heavy/light duty applications and vehicle types.
5. It has approvals for Mahindra SUV’s and Greaves engine fitted Three wheelers.
   Specification SAE 15W40 API CF

^* against market average of API CF oils on CNG applications

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Approved by TATA MOTORS for service fill in virtually all heavy duty applications including turbo charged engines, requiring API CF4 specification.

Shell Rimula T2  engine oils specially designed for TATA vehicles, use proven(or TATA approved combination of) combinations of additives that react to the the varying needs of your engine. They include active dispersants to carry away dirt, keeping the engine clean. Each dedicated additive releases its protective energy when needed  to ensure:

1. Reliable and consistent protection against deposits and wear
2. Resist thickening by heat

Exclusively recommended engine oil for

Trucks, Buses, LCV, fitted with Cummins and TATA engines  OR TATA vehicles fitted with Cummins / TATA  Engines

Specifications and approvals: API CF4+ for use in TATA Diesel Engines

Heavy duty diesel engine oil

Approved by TATA MOTORS for service fill in virtually all their heavy duty engines - non turbo charged and turbo charged alike, on and off highway,requiring API CH4 specification

Shell Rimula T3 oils especially designed for TATA vehicles, feature modern high-performance lubricant chemistry specifically designed to protect against the changing needs of your driving conditions. This unique adaptive technology features multi-component systems to provide triple action protection:

1. Low wear for long engine life
2. Low deposit formation to maintain engine performance
3. Resists breakdown by heat for continuous protection

Suitable for:
Trucks, Buses, LCV

Sepcifications and approvals: API CH4 / SJ / SL; MB 228.3 / 229.1; ACEA A3/B3/E5-02, VDS 3, CES22071/72/76, MAN3275,Mack EO-M Plus, RVI RLD, Allison C4 MTU category 2, Global DHD-1

Provides additional protection against deposits

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions. 

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:

1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.
2. Deposit control – helps to keeps engine clean for consistent performance and long life.
3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R2 Extra

Shell Rimula R2 Extra Energised Protection oil uses proven combinations of additives that adapt to your engine, keeping it clean by carrying away dirt. Reacting to the needs of your engine, the oil releases its protective energy when necessary, to help ensure reliable and consistent protection against deposits and wear, whilst resisting thickening by heat. Approved by leading engine makers, Shell Rimula R2 Extra is suitable for use in most heavy-duty applications including turbocharged engines.

Protective power

Shell Rimula R2 Extra provides additional protection against deposits needed for turbocharged and non-turbocharged, heavy-duty diesel engines.

Extra deposit control

To deliver the extra protection required in higher power or turbocharged engines, Shell Rimula R2 Extra contains up to 20% more active deposit control additives than more basic oils such as those meeting API CF-4. This performance is demonstrated through meeting the engine tests required by leading engine makers, Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Volvo.

Should you use Shell Rimula R2 Extra oil?

• Provides robust protection against deposit formation in many turbocharged engines from Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and others, where temperatures and power are higher than in non-turbocharged engines. Ideal for short and long distance haulage.
• Suitable for heavy-duty bus and coach operators with older turbocharged engines and in high temperature operations. Approved by major bus manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Volvo.
• Provides versatile high performance protection for many agricultural applications including higher powered, turbocharged engines.

How to use R2 Extra oils safely

Shell Rimula R2 Extra oils are unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazards as long as you use them properly in the recommended application. You should avoid contact with skin and wear impervious gloves with used oil. If the oil does come into contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. To dispose of used oil, please take it to an authorised collection point. Do not pour it into the earth, drains or water.

Triple action; resists wear, deposits and heat

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions.

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:

1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.
2. Deposit control – helps to keep the engine clean for consistent performance and long life.
3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R3 X

Shell Rimula R3 X Energised Protection oils provide triple action protection against wear, deposits and heat, continuously adapting to the needs of your engine for protection in on- and off-highway applications.

Protective power

Using modern multi-component chemistry, Shell Rimula R3 X gives all-round protection for turbo and non-turbocharged engines.

Improved wear resistance

With over 18 million kilometers of documented on-road performance, Shell Rimula R3 X has demonstrated:
In the lab: up to 40% lower cross-head wear in the industry standard Cummins M-11 HST test (see chart).
On the road: up to 35% lower iron wear, measured in used oil samples from heavy-duty haulage operations in Caterpillar engines.

Exceptional deposit control

To ensure efficient operation and long engine life, it is essential that your engine is clean inside. Shell Rimula R3 X has been shown to keep engines cleaner than previous generation oils.

Increased heat resistance

Hard-working engines generate lots of heat. Shell Rimula R3 X has been developed to resist breakdown by heat, helping to ensure continued protection under heavy-duty service. The oil exceeds the requirements of key industry high temperature oxidation tests* by up to 40%, providing a rugged safety margin for all but the most severe operations.
*including ASTM Sequence III and CEC PDSC test procedures

Should you use Shell Rimula R3 X oil?

• With its wide range of on-highway truck maker approvals, Shell Rimula R3 X is particularly suitable for use in heavy duty bus, coach and truck applications, including modern turbocharged engines.
• Shell Rimula R3 X has been proven in rugged off-highway applications, ranging from remote mining and quarrying operations to use in a wide range of agricultural machinery.

Unique, active technology for high power, modern engines

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions. 

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:
1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.
2. Deposit control – helps to keep the engine clean for consistent performance and long life.
3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R4

Shell Rimula R4 technology is designed to protect modern engines with turbochargers, intercooling and exhaust gas recirculation. From the high-pressure contacts in the valve train to the extreme temperatures of the pistons and rings, Shell Rimula R4 adapts to all the conditions within your engine, and helps you to minimise your maintenance and operating costs by providing a versatile one-oil solution for modern fleets.

Protective power

A highly stable dual-function additive component provides extra protection against oil thickening within the high soot and contamination levels found in modern low emission engines. This ensures that the oil continues to flow and protect even under heavy-duty operations found in US 2004, Euro 3 and Euro 4 turbocharged engines.

Active technology for better protection

Shell Rimula R4 contains dual-function molecules that work with conventional additives to enhance performance. They do this by helping to capture soot found in high power modern engines, for wear and deposit control.

Unique active technology

The performance benefits of the unique combination of dispersants and detergents boosted by the use of the dual-function additive component are seen in enhanced engine cleanliness and viscosity control compared to previous generation oils (API CH-4/ACEA E5).

Improved Cleanliness: In the ASTM Caterpillar 1R engine test, Shell Rimula R4 technology shows clear visible improvements compared to previous generation oils.

Better flow: the advanced dispersant systems help keep the oil flowing properly, resisting thickening caused by build up of soot. In the Mack T8E test, Shell Rimula R4 clearly out-performs the minimum requirements for ACEA and API specifications by up to 75% and demonstrates improvements compared to a typical API CH-4 technology.

Engine wear: in the Mack T10 and Cummins M-11 EGR tests, Shell Rimula R4 exceeds the API CI-4 and ACEA E7 limits for piston ring and crosshead wear. In particular, it exceeds the crosshead wear of API CI-4 requirements by up to 50%.

Visibly Lower Wear: in the Cummins M-11 EGR wear test, the difference between Shell Rimula R4 and passing API CI-4 oil is visible in the crosshead wear scars.

High power use

Lasting over 30% longer than competitors in laboratory oxidation tests, Shell Rimula R4 is proven to resist breakdown even under high temperature. Combined with its proven performance, delivering up to 30% lower iron wear in the real world conditions of the Australian road-trains, Shell Rimula provides the Energised Protection your engine needs.

Should you use Shell Rimula R4?

• With its wide range of approvals and specifications from many of the world’s leading engine makers, Shell Rimula R4 is an excellent choice for on-highway logistics, general haulage and public transport operators.
• Suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty engine applications. Suitable for Euro 2, 3 and certain Euro 4 engine technologies.
• With its excellent protection against wear and deposits, Shell Rimula R4 is ideal for a wide range of high power heavy-duty diesel engine applications where resistance to increased heat and stress is required.

For vehicles fitted with the latest emissions control technology such as diesel particulate traps, we recommend the use of our low-emissions products such as Shell Rimula R4 L, R6 LM or LME.

Specifications and approvals

SAE Viscosity Grade: 15W-40
API CI-4, CG-4, CF-4, CF; ACEA E7, E5; Global DHD-1, Cummins CES 20071, 72, 76, 77, 78; Cat ECF-1-A; DDC 93K215; Mack EO-M, EO-M+; MAN 3275; MB Approval 228.3; Renault Trucks RLD-2; Volvo VDS-3

Low emissions, extra life and improved protection

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions. 

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:

1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.
2. Deposit control – helps to keep the engine clean for consistent performance and long life.
3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R4 L

Shell Rimula R4 L uses the latest generation technology to deliver significantly improved resistance to wear, deposits and oxidation. Based on high performance Group II base oils, it is one of the most advanced 15W-40 oil technologies available – and suitable for virtually all vehicles. That means that it’s versatile enough to bring you the convenience of a single oil, suitable for virtually all engine ages and vehicle types.

Protective power

Shell Rimula R4 L provides operators with one of the highest levels of protection achievable in a conventional viscosity grade engine oil. In addition, the low SAPS formulation helps to protect the catalysts and diesel particulate filters.

Low emissions and reduced costs

Protecting the performance of your exhaust emissions control systems is not only important to ensure that your vehicles comply with legislative requirements, but also to ensure efficient operations. For example, blocked diesel particulate filters (DPF) can actually increase fuel consumption. Shell Rimula R4 L is formulated with reduced levels of ash and sulphur to help maintain the efficiency of the latest and future vehicle technologies.

Extra life

Shell Rimula R4 L is formulated to give exceptional resistance to breakdown through heat and mechanical stress to help ensure continuous protection even under the most severe conditions.

The action powerful antioxidants included in Shell Rimula R4 L are further enhanced through the use of high quality Group II base oils to provide increased resistance to breakdown by heat, compared to previous generation oils (e.g. API CI-4/ACEA E7).

In common with other Shell top-tier heavy-duty engine oils, Shell Rimula R4 L uses highly stable viscosity modifiers. These specially designed molecules resist being torn apart in the high stress areas of the engine such as valve and gear trains. This means that the oil retains its viscosity better than many other oils on the market, providing more consistent and reliable lubrication and protection.

Improved protection

Shell Rimula R4 L provides considerably higher levels of wear and deposit control than previous generation oils.

In the Cummins ISM engine test* Shell Rimula R4 L not only passes the requirements but shows visibly less wear than other oils that also meet the requirements of the test.

Shell Rimula R4 L provides significantly higher levels of wear protection than previous generation oils, exceeding the critical wear requirements in many areas, such as in the Cummins ISM test* with visibly less wear than passing oils.

*Test included in API CJ-4, ACEA E9 (proposed) and Volvo and Mercedes-Benz low-SAPS specifications

Virtually sludge-free

Shell Rimula R4 L and its highly active ash-less dispersants deliver exceptional cleanliness and deposit control. This has been proven in on-highway tests of over 25 million kilometers. For example, in Mercedes-Benz engines it showed virtually no sludge in rocker covers or oil sumps – allowing for more efficient engine operation and lower maintenance costs.

Should you use Shell Rimula R4 L?

• Suitable for virtually all on-highway truck, bus and coach applications including US 2007, Euro 2,3,4 and 5 applications. Thanks to the exceptionally wide range of vehicle maker approvals, Rimula R4 L can provide a single-oil lubrication solution for fleets with mixed vehicle makes, providing logistical and inventory benefits.

• An excellent solution for the lubrication of medium and light diesel-powered commercial vehicles, especially those fitted with diesel particulate filters.

• Meets the requirements of leading agricultural and construction equipment/engine makers such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Deutz and MTU.

Specifications and approvals

SAE Viscosity Grade: 15W-40
API: CJ-4, CI-4+, CI-4, CH-4, CG -4, CF-4, ACEA: E7, E9; Caterpillar: ECF-2, ECF-3; Cummins: CES 20077, 81; DDC: 93K218; Deutz: DQC-III; MACK: EO-O PP; MAN: 3275; MB Approval: 228.3, 228.31; MTU: Category 2; Volvo: VDS-4, VDS-3.

Shell Rimula R6 LME

Low emissions, maintenance saving and energy saving – ideal for trucking and public transport applications.

No matter how hot, cold, steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you need to know that your oil will protect your engine under all conditions. 

The Energised Protection of Shell Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oils works relentlessly in three critical areas:

1. Acid control – well-proven performance additives help to protect against corrosion from acids formed as fuel burns.
2. Deposit control – helps to keep the engine clean for consistent performance and long life.
3. Wear control – keeps moving metal engine surfaces apart for long engine life.

Shell Rimula R6 LME

Shell Rimula R6 LME uses a unique technology that adapts chemically and physically to meet the changing needs of the engine. It can contribute to efficient transport operations through:

• helping to control emissions.
• long drain intervals and less waste oil.
• lower fuel usage.

Protective power

More than just reliable lubrication, Shell Rimula R6 LME uses a three-fold approach to delivering protection:

1. synthetic base-oil technology.
2. unique additive technology.
3. an exclusive anti-wear booster system.

These three factors combine to deliver outstanding performance, long drain intervals and fuel saving capability without compromising durability. Shell Rimula R6 LME provides even greater protection against wear and deposits than previous generation oils (e.g. ACEA E4/MB 228.5 oils) and the low-SAPS formulation protects the exhaust system catalysts and filters found on the latest vehicles.

Your protection – our experience

Developed by our technologists, the special anti-wear booster provides extra protection against wear in highly stressed areas of the engine.

Low emissions

Protecting the performance of your exhaust emissions control systems is not only important to ensure that your vehicles comply with legislative requirements, but also to ensure efficient operations. For example, blocked diesel particulate filters (DPF) can actually increase fuel consumption.

Shell Rimula R6 LME is formulated with reduced levels of ash and sulphur to help maintain the efficiency of the latest and future vehicle technologies. Exceeding the requirements for limiting the sulphur and phosphorus content for Mercedes-Benz, MAN and other OEMs, Shell Rimula R6 LME has been tested and proven to protect.

Energy savings

Shell Rimula R6 LME can make a positive contribution to the fuel consumption of your vehicles and the costs of your business. Developed in close co-operation with leading engine and vehicle makers, it not only delivers fuel economy benefits, but also meets the durability and performance demands of the latest low-emissions equipment.

Independently validated fuel saving

Don’t just take our word for it. In trials carried out on a fleet of trucks operating for a leading UK supermarket, customers confirmed that Shell Rimula R6 LME realised up to 2.0% fuel savings over a 100,000 km oil drain interval compared with a typical 10W-40 oil^*.

^*Full copy of report available on request

Maintenance savings 

Shell Rimula R6 LME was developed in conjunction with leading engine makers and delivers exceptional piston cleanliness in the latest engines. Approved for long-drain application by Mercedes-Benz and others, Shell Rimula R6 LME exceeded the piston cleanliness of the reference oil by 25% in the MB OM501 engine test. Shell Rimula R6 LME has been tested to help ensure long engine life and protection throughout the oil
maintenance interval.

Should you use Shell Rimula R6 LME?

Shell Rimula R6 LME is suitable for use in many on-highway, heavy-duty applications. It’s particularly suited for fleets with mixed Euro 2, 3, 4 and 5 engine types and for a wide range of trucking and public transportation applications in modern, low-emission vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF and others. Shell Rimula R6 LME exceeds the performance requirements of industry specifications such as ACEA E6 and E7, and is ideal for vehicles fitted with DPFs.

Specifications and approvals

SAE viscosity grade: 5W-30

ACEA: E6, E7; Cummins: CES 20077; MAN: M3477; MB Approval: 228.51.

The product specifications listed above may vary from time to time and may not all be available for sale in the United Kingdom.  To obtain a specific recommendation for your vehicle from our UK product portfolio, please use our free online oil recommendation tool, Shell Lubematch .

How to use R6 LME oils safely

Shell Rimula R6 LME oils are unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazards as long as you use them properly in the recommended application. You should avoid contact with skin and wear impervious gloves with used oil. If the oil does come into contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. To dispose of used oil, please take it to an authorised collection point. Do not pour it into the earth, drains or water.