Shell Helix HX7 AH - specifically made for Hyundai

[wemay]

Interesting...

http://www.ozgunshell.com/yuklemeler/shell-helix/9-SHELL HELIX HX7 AH 10W-30.pdf


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[walterjay]

This must be an older formulation. It is not SM or SN rated. I don't think it meets spec for my 2016 turbocharged Hyundai Tuscon. I could be wrong though.

 

[Rand]

API SL probably for vehicles around year 2006 overseas.. as helix isnt a USA thing.

 

[MONKEYMAN]

Helix seems more like Pennzoil Ultra or Platinum to me instead of Quaker State. I have the label under hood says:

Hyundai Recommends Shell Helix Quaker State.

Shell Helix Fully Synthetic

 

[1JZ_E46]

It’s SL probably because of Phosphorous amount. I’ve never seen an A3/B4 5W-30 that is also SN. Looks like a fine oil. Wish we had an A3/B4 10W-30 here in the U.S.!

 

[SR5]

Yeah many 30 grade oils with Euro A3/B4 are also API SL due to elevated ZDDP levels.

Many, but not all. In Oz I can get a Castrol Edge 5W30 which is SL & A3/B4, they clearly state it passes all SN quality tests but exceeds the Phos limit. I also get a full synthetic Castrol Magnatec which is SN & A3/B4. So both are possible.

 

[SonofJoe]

At a guess, this 10W30 is 30% Group III with the balance made up of Group I/II mineral.

 

[PeterPolyol]

Originally Posted By: MONKEYMAN
Helix seems more like Pennzoil Ultra or Platinum to me instead of Quaker State. I have the label under hood says:

Hyundai Recommends Shell Helix Quaker State.

Shell Helix Fully Synthetic



Ah ha! Looks like one of those OEM business deals again. Probably exercising their "synergies" with this product; Hyundai gets a special band-aid oil and Shell gets the scoop on needy engine designs

That said, specs provided look good; check that density

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: PeterPolyol
Originally Posted By: MONKEYMAN
Helix seems more like Pennzoil Ultra or Platinum to me instead of Quaker State. I have the label under hood says:

Hyundai Recommends Shell Helix Quaker State.

Shell Helix Fully Synthetic



Ah ha! Looks like one of those OEM business deals again. Probably exercising their "synergies" with this product; Hyundai gets a special band-aid oil and Shell gets the scoop on needy engine designs

That said, specs provided look good; check that density


They've been partners for 10 years or so.