Shell engine oil question…

[KentKid]

Good afternoon everyone,

Just a quickie – I’ve been using Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30 with my S3, but it appears this product is no longer available.

I *think* Shell have replaced the above with Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30, but I just wanted to make sure.

With this in mind, can anyone confirm if I should now be using Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30 with my S3?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[mjr901]

I order directly from shell and they changed it to 0w30.

It is still 504.00/507.00 specific. So all good.

 

[mjr901]

Said bottle.

 

[veeeight]

According to Shell UK's website,

Helix Ultra ECT is available in both 0W-30 and 5W-30, but only 5W-30 meets 504 00 507 00 ....

http://www.shell.co.uk/gbr/products...ils/helix-fully-synthetic/ultra-ect-5w30.html

http://www.shell.co.uk/gbr/products...ils/helix-fully-synthetic/ultra-ect-0w30.html

 

[mjr901]

Look at the bottle. Says its 504/507 buddy.

 

[KentKid]

Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

So it sounds like Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30 is indeed the replacement for Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30.

mjr901 - strange that the 0W-30 option doesn't reference VW 504.00/507.00 on the website; but as you say, the label suggests otherwise!

 

[TomSx]

FYI I got some original Helix Ultra Extra (5L) in ECP for £34 with a filter. I'm guessing as it's changing they are selling it off cheap.

Edit - £38.00 now - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shell-Hel...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51be023691

 

[veeeight]

mjr901 - strange that the 0W-30 option doesn't reference VW 504.00/507.00 on the website; but as you say, the label suggests otherwise!

That's because the OP and I referenced Helix Ultra ECT

mjr901 referenced Helix Ultra Pro AV-L

You can look up all the difference variants of Helix Ultra here:
http://www.shell.co.uk/gbr/products...ind-right-car-oils/helix-fully-synthetic.html

(I personally wouldn't put 0W in an older engine, and UK winters don't really demand 0W)

 

[veeeight]

This is what (some) Audi dealers are currently providing in the boot as a top up kit: