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@ Shell Caprinus XR 40 Technical Date Sheet Shell Coprinus XR oils ore premium grade, heavy-duty, engine oils, intended mainly for railroad diesel engines of North American origin, particularly those manufactured by General Electric and General Motors Eleciro Motive Division (EMD). ‘Shell Caprinus XR oils use the latest, low-chlorine additive technology which offers both environmental benefits and improved performance. Shell Caprinus XR oils do not contain zinc and are approved for use by GM-EMD for their ‘engines fitted with silver piston-pin bearings and by GE for their latest locomotives. ‘The performance of Shell Caprinus XR has been demonstrated in highly rated North American railroad operation subject to the most severe operating conditions. DESIGNED TO MEET Performance, Features 8. Benefits * Excellent detergency and dispersaney propertis ‘A carefully bolanced combination of deergency and dlispersaney ensures oubslnding engine cleanliness * Good axidation and thermal stability Good protection against corrosion by the acidic products of combustion * Good ani-wear propertios ‘Maintains © protective ol flm between pistons and thir rings ‘and cylinder walls, even under high operating lemperotres cand pressures. Use of low-chlorne antivear additives ensures protection of valve trains and ether parts * High iseosity index base oils Provides «higher level of protection than lubricants based on naphthenic mineral oils, Main Applications * North American diesel engines subjected to the most arduous duly where ‘zine-free ils are recommended by the engine manufacturer. Applications ar primarily for railroad locomotives, however Caprinus HPD may also be suitable for certain engines in power generation, marine ond mine-havl opplcations. * Shell Caprnus XR Oils ere low chlorine formulations meeting the requirements of leading railroad operators in North America. Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations * APL Service Clas'n. -CF + EMD - Approved “Worthy of full scale fil tes” (WOFT) + Goneral Electric - Gen 4 Long life “tentative approval” + IMOA - Generation 5 * Detroit Diesel - Recommended for DDC Series 149 engines, under severe conditions For a fal isting of equipment approvals and recommendations, pleose consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk, the OEM Approvals website. Compatibility & Miscibility * Seal & Paint Compatibility Shell Coprinus XR 40 is compatible wit all seal materials ond paints normally specified for use with mineral oi Typical Physical Characteristics ‘These characteristics ae typical of current producon. Whi fuure production will conform o hell's specification, vritions in these chorctrisie mayo Health, Safely & Environment * Health end Safety Shell Caprinus XR 40 is unlkaly to present ony significant heath or sofely hazard when properly used inthe recommended ‘pplication and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained. ‘Avoid conto with skin. Use impervious gloves with used ol After skin contac, wash immediatly with soap ond water. ‘Guidance on Health and Sofety i evilable on the appropriate Material Safely Data Shee, which can be obtained from hitp://wew-epe: shell com/ “* Protect the Environment Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water. + Advice ‘Adkice on opplications not covered here may be obtained from your Shel representative.

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