Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30

Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 is a fully synthetic oil for heavy-duty diesel engines, fuel savings, for Mercedes-Benz, DAF, and others. Shell Rimula motor oils for heavy-duty equipment are designed for modern commercial transport.

Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 is a synthetic oil for diesel engines

Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 is a fully synthetic motor oil with Low-SAPS additive technology, designed for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial transport.

Which engines is Rimula R6 LME Plus suitable for?

Rimula R6 LME Plus is particularly suitable for commercial trucks and passenger transport with modern diesel engines from Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF, and other manufacturers of Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4, Euro-5, and Euro-6 classes. Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 motor oil is suitable for equipment without specific low-viscosity oil requirements.

Operational characteristics of Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30

• fuel savings;
• optimization of maintenance costs;
• compatibility with exhaust gas cleaning systems;
• wear and deposition control.

Why does the oil save fuel and reduce maintenance costs?

The fuel savings of Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 are related to the use of modern synthetic technology and viscosity class SAE 5W-30. This allows for optimizing the service schedule and reducing the number of planned downtimes for the equipment. Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 motor oil also reduces maintenance and fuel costs, but this oil is primarily designed for heavily loaded diesel engines of commercial transport and equipment.

Specifications, approvals, and permits of Rimula R6 LME Plus

• JASO: DH-2
• also suitable for Caterpillar, Cummins, DAF, Mack, MAN, Scania, Volvo, Iveco, and others — full list available upon request from the support service.

Which ACEA and API standards does Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W30 meet?

• ACEA: E6, E8, E7, E9, E11;
• API: CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4, CH-4, SN.

Rimula R6 LME Plus or Rimula R6 M — how to choose oil for the fleet

Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus should be considered for fleets needing a low-viscosity Low-SAPS oil SAE 5W-30 for modern low-emission engines.

Shell Rimula R6 M 10W-40 has a different application profile: viscosity class SAE 10W-40, ACEA E4/E7 and API CI-4, with the declared specifications including MAN M3377, MB-Approval 228.5, Volvo VDS-3, Cummins CES 20078, and others. Therefore, the choice between the two products should be made according to the specific requirements of the fleet and engines. At Invent Group, motor oils for any fleet can be purchased.

What are the differences between these two Shell Rimula oils?

Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30:

• SAE 5W-30;
• Low-SAPS;
• ACEA E6/E8/E7/E9/E11;
• API CK-4 and several previous categories;
• compatibility with modern exhaust gas purification systems;
• oriented towards modern low-emission engines and mixed fleets Euro-2–Euro-6.

Shell Rimula R6 M 10W-40:

• SAE 10W-40;
• ACEA E4/E7;
• API CI-4;
• different set of OEM requirements, including MB-Approval 228.5, MAN M3377, and Volvo VDS-3;
• Shell's main focus is on wear protection, piston cleanliness, and corrosion control.

FAQ

How much does Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus motor oil cost?

The current price of Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W 30 depends on packaging and delivery conditions.

Which Euro-class engines is Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W 30 suitable for?

For mixed fleets (trucks and buses) with Euro-2, Euro-3, Euro-4, Euro-5, and Euro-6 engines. For modern Euro-4–Euro-6 engines, the product meets the requirements for low-emission technology and is designed to work with exhaust aftertreatment systems.

Can Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 be used in all seasons?

Yes, Shell Rimula R6 LME Plus 5W-30 is a multi-season motor oil of viscosity class SAE 5W-30. Its typical physical characteristics include dynamic viscosity of 6200 mPa·s at −30 °C.