Technical Data Sheet

Shell Rimula All Purpose Diesel • Reliable Lubrication

Engine Oil 20W-40

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

Shell Rimula All Purpose Diesel Engine oil reacts to the varying needs of your engine and keeps it clean. Its
protective energy ensures reliable and consistent protection against deposits and wear and resists thickening by
heat.

Performance, Features & Benefits · Automotive diesel engines

· Engine cleanliness Shell Rimula All Purpose Diesel Engine Oil is designed for
use in medium and heavy duty diesel engines using low
Shell Rimula All Purpose Diesel Engine Oil incorporates a
detergent additive system to control piston deposits and sulphur/medium diesel fuel. Shell Rimula All Purpose Diesel

maintain good standards of engine cleanliness. Engine Oil is suitable for use in older turbo-charged or non

· Long engine life

turbo-charged engines of light/medium duty burning low to
high sulphur, distillate fuels.
Provides consistent lubrication and protection against
corrosion and wear throughout the oil drain interval to · On and off-highway applications

prolong the life of the engine. Suitable for long distance trucking and similar 'constant
speed' on-road operations as well as use in stop-start
Main Applications operations such as agriculture, construction and city driving.

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

· API CF

For a full listing of equipment approvals and

recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Help Desk.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Rimula All Purpose

Diesel Engine Oil 20W-40
Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 127

Kinematic Viscosity @100 C 0

mm /s 2 ASTM D445 14.3

Density 0
@15 C kg/l ASTM D4052 0.890

Flash Point (COC) 0

C ASTM D92 230

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -18

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 All Purpose Diesel Engine Oil 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.

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 Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
www.epc.shell.com

· 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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