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Low Sulphur Diesel from Shell
Shell Diesel 10 is a premium grade automotive diesel suitable for use in high speed diesel engines in both automotive and industrial applications.
We go to great lengths to understand the needs of our customers. In fact over the years, we’ve performed road trials equivalent to thousands of circumnavigations of the globe.
Closely monitored from refinery to road, our leading edge research programme alongside major motor manufacturers means Shell always has the fuel that will get you on your way.
Low Sulphur Diesel (LSD) - Shell Diesel 10
Shell Diesel 10 is a premium grade automotive diesel suitable for use in high speed diesel engines in both automotive and industrial applications. The diesel properties are adjusted during winter to minimise waxing in cold locations. Shell Diesel has a high cetane number to help ensure smooth running and which assists starting at temperatures well below those prevailing in Australia. In addition the lubricity of the diesel fuel is controlled and monitored to help ensure that adequate lubricity is maintained to prevent fuel pump and fuel injector wear.
Low Sulphur Diesel contains 10 parts per million (or 10mg/kg) of sulphur.
Shell Diesel 10 meets the requirements of the Australian National Fuels Quality Standards Act 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of low sulphur diesel?
- Reducing the ultra fine particles from diesel engine exhausts will improve local air quality;
- Reducing sulphur dioxide emissions, which contribute to acid rain, will reduce the risk of acid rain occurring;
- Reducing sulphur in fuel potentially reduces the risk of corrosive wear in the engine;
- Reducing the sulphur content does not inhibit engine performance; and
- Reducing sulphur facilitates the introduction of new diesel exhaust treatment catalyst which will further enhance the reduction of environmentally sensitive diesel emissions.
Can low sulphur fuel be used for all diesel-powered vehicles and stationery engines?
Low sulphur diesel can be used in any vehicle or stationary diesel engine that currently runs on regular diesel.
Will my diesel engine require additional lubrication as a result of using a low sulphur fuel?
Sulphur content is linked to the lubricating properties of the fuel and some low sulphur fuels may require additives to provide lubrication to fuel pumps and injection systems.
- Shell addresses this at the refining stage so you do not need to introduce additives into the fuel. Shell Diesel 10 will continue to be tested to ensure that they provide adequate lubrication.