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Shell Rimula, Heavy Duty Engine Oil
Shell Rimula heavy duty engine oils are designed to help protect the components in which they are used by helping to reduce acids, deposits and wear to help maximise your equipment life. Our oils are also designed to adapt chemically and physically to help protect your engines even in extreme conditions.
Shell Rimula R6 LM
Low Emissions

Maintenance Saving – Long Drain Capability
Shell Rimula R6 LM Energised Protection oil features Shell exclusive "Lo-SAPS" additive technology reinforced by a unique anti-wear system. Protective power is further energised through the use of synthetic base oil technology that helps to enhance additive activity assisting with long engine life and long oil life. Demonstrated in millions of km of real-world performance, potential key benefits are; low emissions - helps control blockage of exhaust filters and traps; maintenance saving long drain capability*; exceptional wear and cleanliness performance; versatility – for most brands of heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engines.
*Always follow OEM recommendations. Maintenance interval extension may be possible if supported by an oil-monitoring program such as Shell LubeAnalyst.Download Shell Rimula R6 LM Brochure (PDF, 1403 KB) - opens in new window
Shell Rimula R6 M
Maintenance Saving – Long Drain Capability
Shell Rimula R6 M Energised Protection oil features advanced multi-functional additive technology in fully synthetic base oil systems to deliver highly responsive protection that continuously adapts to your driving conditions. Protection is further enhanced though formulation synergies that help enhance the activity of the oil resulting maintenance saving long drain performance* coupled with excellent protection against soot induced wear, piston and engine deposits and fuel economy capability.
*Always follow OEM recommendations. Maintenance interval extension may be possible if supported by an oil-monitoring program such as Shell LubeAnalyst.Download Shell Rimula R6M Brochure (PDF, 701 KB) - opens in new window
Shell Rimula R4 L
Low Emissions

Extra Life – Improved Protection
Shell Rimula R4 L Energised Protection oils use the latest "Low-SAPS" additive technology to help protect under the most severe conditions found in modern low emission engines. The protective power of the oil is enhanced through the use of high purity "Group II" base oils that help provide increased additive activity. It helps delivers significant improvements in wear protection, deposit control, and resistance to breakdown under high temperatures*.The exclusive low-ash formulation helps protect the exhaust catalysts and particulate traps found on the latest low emission vehicles. Recommended by a wide range of OEMs, suitable for both the latest low-emissions (Euro 4,5, US 2007) and older model equipment.
*Compared to previous generation oils such as API CI-4 and ACEA E7.Download Shell Rimula R4L Brochure (PDF, 935 KB) - opens in new window
Shell Rimula R3 X
Triple Action – Resists: Wear, Deposits, Heat

Shell Rimula R3 X Energised Protection oils feature modern high-performance lubricant chemistry specifically designed to help protect your engine against the changing needs of your driving conditions. This unique adaptive technology features multi-component systems to help provide triple action protection; low wear for long engine life, low deposit formation to maintain engine performance and resists breakdown by heat for continuous protection.
With a wide array of engine maker approvals, it is suitable for virtually all heavy-duty engines, non-turbocharged and turbocharged alike, in on and off-highway service.Download Shell Rimula R3X Brochure (PDF, 850 KB) - opens in new window
Shell Rimula R3+
Extra Performance Monograde

Shell Rimula R3+ Energised Protection oils use proven lubricant chemistry that adapts to your driving needs to help provide extra protection whatever the demands of your engined or equipment. Featuring an active detergent system to keep pistons and other engine parts clean, it provides extra protection against deposits for efficient engine performance. The extra performance formulation of Shell Rimula R3+ helps provide the extra protection needed in more severe duty and turbocharged engine applications.
Download Shell Rimula R3+ Brochure (PDF, 800 KB) - opens in new windowShell Rimula R3 MV
Off Highway - High Power Use
Shell Rimula R3 MV, a modern high power oil, features a multi-component system to help provide off highway engine protection against wear and deposits and is designed to resist breakdown by heat. Using innovative technology solutions, Shell Rimula R3 MV is specially designed for demanding applications such as those found in construction, mining and quarrying.
Download Shell Rimula R3 MV Brochure (PDF, 420 KB) - opens in new window

