oil s and coolants are formulated to provide high­

for the cooling system . Shell Rotella® extended lif e

performance protection for today's heavy-duty

coolants and fully formula ted coolants satisfy these

diesel eng·1nes.

requirements.

The Shell Rotella® brand i s excited to offer a complete
product line of extended life coolants (ELC) and fully

How Shell Rotella@ Coolants Compare to Each Other

formula ted engine coolants, designed to deliver:

• Protection against overheating- Excellent

Shell Rotella(!!
Coolant Benefits

heat transfer properties allow heat to tra nsfer more
eff ectively, protect aga·lnst freeze and boil-over and
help keep engines running cool

• Corrosion protection- Corrosion inhibHor
technology protects metal s aga1nst all form s
of corros ion

• Maintenance savings - Technology helps

Freeze and boikwer
protection
Heat transfer
Anti-scaling
properties

extend coolant life and prolong the life of seals,

Protection of Engine and Cooling System
Components from Corrosion

hoses and other cooling system components ­
helping reduce overall ma intenance costs
ELCs are designed to go 600,000 on-highway
miles (and beyond with proper monHoring) and
provide overall reduction in cooling system ma·ln
tenance.

Aluminum corrosion
protection
Copper/brass
corrosion protection
Oxidationthermal stability

ELCs also offer complete cooling system componen t
protection by hel ping to reduce wa ter-pump failures,
hard-water-scale depos its and silicate gel (the green
goo you often see). We understand consumer s'
c hallenges and have designed a produc t portfolio
to help m ake maintenance needs ea sier.

Cylinder liner pitting
corrosion protection
Compatible
with elastomers
and seal s
Resistance to gel
precipitate formation

Our most advanced coolant, Shell Rotella

Ultra ELC;is formulated to m eet more severe
opera tional conditions of modern, hotter-running
engines. This is particularly important for new
emission engines, especially those with EGR.

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Helps Reduce Overall Maintenance Costs

Nonepleting
inhibitors
Maintenance
(Testing, SCAs)
Service Life

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* C inder liner protection maintained with addition of SCAs.

A

B

A Cylinder liner
of modern 15L
diesel engine
after 500,000+
miles on Shell
Rotella Ultra ELC™
exceeds current
industry standard
for corrosion
protection.

The addition of Shell Rotella Ultra ELC™ and Shell Rotella®
Fully Formulated completes the line of heavy-duty coolants and
complements the Shell Rotella® portfolio of high-performance
engine oils. For questions please contact your sales representative.

B Cylinder liner
showing pitting
damage, meets
current industry
standard for
corrosion protection.

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC™ nitrite-free extended-life coolant
has demonstrated outstanding performance in protecting
cylinder liners from pitting corrosion damage in 500,000+
mile field testing.

Which Shell Rotella® Product is Right for you?

Shell Rotella Ultra ELC™

Equipment

OEM Specification/Performance Level

■ Advanced ELC nitrite-free engine coolant technology provides excellent protection
against pitting corrosion damage that can result from the adverse reaction of the
coolant and vibrating cylinder liner
■ Designed for use in 2010 or older engines
■ Service life is 600,000 miles/12,000 hours with no extender required
■ Advanced high-temperature corrosion protection
■ Outstanding aluminum and copper/brass protection
■ Exceptional heat transfer and anti-scaling properties that prevent hard water
mineral build-up
■ Eliminates need for supplemental coolant additives and for any coolant extenders
■ Helps extend the life of water pumps, radiators and other cooling system components
■ Excellent seal, elastomer and hose compatibility

Caterpillar

ELC – Nitrite-free applications

Cummins

14603

DAF MAt

74002

Detroit Diesel

93K217

Freightliner

48-25878

MAn

324 Type SNF

Mercedes

DBL 7700/325.3

MtU

MTL 5048

navistar

CEMS B1 – Type IIIa

Shell Rotella® ELC

Equipment

OEM Specification/Performance Level

■ ELC technology utilizing Organic Additive Technology corrosion inhibitors with
nitrite and molybdate that prevent pitting corrosion damage on a cylinder liner
■ Service life is 600,000 miles/12,000 hours with extender added at 300,000 miles
■ Excellent high-temperature protection
■ Excellent heat transfer
■ Helps lower maintenance costs
■ Helps improve water pump life
■ Eliminates need for supplemental coolant additives

Caterpillar

EC-1

Cummins

Bulletin AEB No. 90.47

Freightliner

48-25961

Mack

014 GS 17009

navistar

CEMS B1 – Type III

PACCAR

CS0185

volvo

TSI 260 002

Shell Rotella® Fully Formulated pre-charged with SCAs
■ Premium quality fully formulated coolant containing supplemental coolant additives
(SCAs) to provide complete engine and cooling system protection
■ Service life is typically 200,000 –250,000 miles/2–3 years and requires monitoring
and maintaining SCA additive levels
■ Highly stabilized, low silicate formula reduces deposits
■ Reduces risks of hard water scale
■ Contains nitrite and molydate to prevent adverse reaction of coolant and vibrating
cylinder liner that can cause pitting corrosion damage
All coolants meet ASTM D3306/D6210
Our recommendations are based on industry and manufacturer trends.
To learn more about our products, call our customer service technical support at 1-800-237-8645.

Offered for customers wanting a fully
formulated coolant

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APPLICATION GUIDE

Shell ROTELLA

®

Modern engines: Shell Rotella® t triple protection® oils use the latest additive technology to protect under

Energized Protection

the most severe engine conditions found in modern low-emission engines. Shell Rotella® t triple protection®
is suitable for a wide range of heavy duty engine applications. With its wide range of specifications met and
approvals from many of the world’s leading engine makers, it is an excellent choice for on-highway fleets, general
haul, construction, agriculture, public-transport operators, and diesel pickup trucks. It is designed to provide
responsive protection that continuously adapts to your driving conditions, resulting in significantly improved
wear protection*, deposit control*, and resistance to breakdown at high temperatures.* the exclusive low-ash
formulation helps protect the exhaust catalysts and particulate filters found on the latest low-emission vehicles.

SHELL RotELLA t tRIpLe pRoteCtIon

Suitable for virtually all modern low-emission heavy duty engines.

TR I P LE AC TIO N H E LP S C O NTR O L • W E A R • D E P OS IT S • E M I S S IO N S

®

®

High-power use: With its excellent protection against wear and deposits, Shell Rotella® t triple protection®
is suitable for a wide range of high-power, heavy duty diesel-engine applications where resistance to
increased heat and stress is required.
*Compared to API CI-4 PLUS engine oils

PRODUCT MATERIAL & PACKAGE SIZE

ABOUT ENERGIZED PROTECTION

PROTECTIVE POWER

You need to know your oil will protect your engine

Using modern multi-component chemistry, Shell

under all driving conditions. no matter how hot, cold,

Rotella® t triple protection® gives all-around protection

steep, dusty, muddy or extended your operations, you

for turbo- and non-turbocharged engines alike.

demand protection.
PRODUCT

12x1 QUART

3x1 GAL JUGS 2x2.5 GAL JUGS

5 GAL PAIL

55 GAL DRUM 275 GAL DRUM

BULK

REL AtIVE PRotECtIoN

the energized protection of Shell Rotella®heavy duty
15W-40 CJ-4

550019905

550019913

10W-30 CJ-4

550019906

550019920

550019919

550019916

550019918

550019896

500004741

550019915

550019917

550019863

500004740

1. Acid control — helps protect against corrosion from
acids formed as fuel burns and as the oil ages
2. Deposit control — helps keep engine clean for

OUR COMPLEMENTARY RANGE

optimum performance and long life
3. Wear control — helps keep moving metal engine

®

In addition to the full range of Shell Rotella heavy duty engine oils, Shell Lubricants offers a complete portfolio of lubricants for every
®

®

surfaces apart for long life

Shell Rotella® eLC extended Life Coolant/antifreeze, and Shell HD antifreeze/Coolant.

action to help control wear, deposits and emissions
protection in on- and off-highway applications.

For further guidance on product Health & Safety, refer to

It meets or exceeds apI CJ-4 requirements, and is designed

any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in

the appropriate Shell Material Safety Data Sheet or visit

to provide extra performance. Shell Rotella® t triple

www.epc.shell.com.

industrial and personal hygiene are maintained.

®

protection performs well in both older and new engines.
n

Protect the Environment: take used oil to an authorized

Up to 38% lower wear in over 50 million miles of
on- and off-road testing in late-model engines*

collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

n

Up to 22% less iron wear than Shell Rotella® t3

Advice: advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may be

n

on average 50%+ lower wear in seven key industry tests*

Shell Rotella® t
Triple Protection®
triple action Helps Control:
n Wear n Deposits n emissions

Shell Rotella® t3 CJ-4
n

Maintenance Saving

Shell Rotella® t
CI-4 PLUS
n

Reliable Lubrication

SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

obtained from your Shell Lubricants Representative.

n

30% increase in active ashless chemistry to protect

n

Designed to optimize after-treatment service life

SAE VISCOSITY GR ADE
15W-40

API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CF, SM,
SL, SJ, SH; ACEA E9, E7; JASO DH-2, MA;
Caterpillar ECF-1A, ECF-2, ECF-3; Cummins
CES 20081; DDC 93K218; Deutz DQC
III-05; MACK EO-O Premium Plus; Ford
WSS-M2C171-E; MAN 3275; MB Approval
228.31; MTU Category 2; Renault Trucks
RLD-3; Volvo VDS-4

SAE 15W-40

with used oil. after skin contact, wash immediately with soap

against deposits and sludge*

For more information, contact your local Shell Lubricants Representative
or visit www.RotELLA.com.

in systems on 2007 and newer trucks
+

The term "Shell Lubricants" collectively refers to the companies of Royal Dutch Shell plc that are engaged in the lubricants business.

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exhaust
Filters

Shell Rotella® t triple protection® oils provide triple

Shell Rotella® t triple protection® oils are unlikely to present

and water.

Wear

to continuously adapt to the needs of your engine for

HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use impervious gloves

Dirt &
Deposits

®

part of your equipment, including Shell SpIRax gear and axle oils, Shell Donax transmissions fluids, Shell RetInax greases,

the recommended application, and when good standards of

acid/
Corrosion

diesel engine oils provides protection in three critical areas:

Range of 27%- 88% *Compared to Shell Rotella® T CI-4 PLUS

API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CF, SM,
SL, SJ, SH; Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-3; Ford
WSS-M2C171-E

10W-30

TRIPLE PROTECTION ® TECHNOLOGY

ENERGIZED PROTECTION AGAINST DEPOSITS

triple protection® technology builds on the traditional strengths of wear protection and engine cleanliness in Shell Rotella® t, but it

the performance benefits of the unique combination of

also protects diesel particulate filters (DpFs) against buildup of harmful deposits. and it provides outstanding viscosity control with

dispersants and detergents, boosted by the use of the dual-

exceptional product durability. this technology has been proven in over 50 million miles of durability testing.

function additive component, are seen in enhanced engine

ENERGIZED PROTECTION AGAINST WEAR

generation oils (apI CI-4 pLUS).

Piston cleanliness: our triple protection® technology features
a unique, exclusive detergent system, specifically designed to
control piston deposits in the hotter environments of latemodel engines, as well as provide exceptional piston cleanliness
in older engines.

Proven in the lab: Shell Rotella® t triple protection® oils provide on average 50%* lower wear in industry-recognized engine

Deposit and sludge control: our formula contains more

Improved cleanliness: In the Caterpillar 1R engine

tests. In seven out of seven tests designed to measure wear in six key areas of the engine, there was significantly improved wear

dispersant molecules to control sludge and more antioxidant

protection (see chart). Maximum wear merits demonstrated in Cummins ISM engine test (1400 out of 1400).

molecules to control deposits, as demonstrated in the laboratory

test, Shell Rotella® t triple protection® shows clear visible
improvements compared to previous-generation oils.

cleanliness and viscosity control compared to previous-

*Range of 27% - 88%

and in the field.
IMPROvED WEAR PROTECTION Of
SHELL RotELLA® t tRIPLE PRotECtIoN ®
% Improvement of Shell Rotella® t triple protection® vs. Shell Rotella® t CI-4 pLUS
100%

Visibly lower wear. Injector screws from the Cummins ISM
engine test show outstanding protection against valve-train
wear with Shell Rotella® t triple protection.®

SHELL RotELLA® t tRIPLE PRotECtIoN®

PIStoN CLEANLINESS

% Wear Improvement

88%

Cleaner ring groove and 2nd lands.