{"product_id":"shell-helix-extra-ect-c3-5w-30-engine-oil-20l","title":"Shell Helix Extra ECT C3 5W-30 Engine Oil 20L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Helix Extra ECT C3 5W-30 Engine Oil 20L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5W-30 engine oil from Shell, supplied in a 20L pack. It meets ACEA C3 and carries manufacturer approvals including BMW Longlife-04, MB 229.31, MB 229.51.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell Helix Extra ECT C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eViscosity grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5W-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20L can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndustry specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACEA C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer approvals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW Longlife-04; MB 229.31; MB 229.51\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e521779725\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550077788\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse where the vehicle manufacturer calls for BMW Longlife-04; MB 229.31; MB 229.51. Commonly used in BMW and MINI, Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Always confirm the grade against your owner's handbook or service schedule before use, as requirements vary between engines of the same model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACEA C3: a low-SAPS specification that protects diesel particulate filters and catalysts while keeping a higher film strength, used by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group and GM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20L bulk pack for workshops and fleets, with a lower cost per litre than retail bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Shell Helix Extra ECT C3 5W-30 right for my car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook in your handbook or on the oil filler cap for the specification codes listed above, such as BMW Longlife-04. If your vehicle lists one of them, this oil meets the requirement. If you are unsure, send us your registration number and we will confirm the correct grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 5W-30 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first number (5W) describes how easily the oil flows when cold, so a lower number means easier cold starts. The second number describes the oil's thickness at normal running temperature. Always use the grade your manufacturer specifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much oil will I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost petrol and diesel cars take between 4 and 6 litres for a full oil change, so a 20L pack covers a typical service with some left for top-ups. Check your handbook for the exact capacity including the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied sealed in the manufacturer's original packaging and dispatched from the UK by Nitroma Lubricants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63875032088906,"sku":"521779725","price":237.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nitromalubricants.co.uk\/products\/shell-helix-extra-ect-c3-5w-30-engine-oil-20l","provider":"Nitroma Lubricants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}