Shell Advance 4T AX5

Premium 4 Stroke Motorcycle engine oil

Advance 4T AX5 with R.C.E. Technology is an ideal premium mineral lubricant ideal for standard or midsized engine motorbikes. These mid-size engines require reliable engine oil performance under a range
of conditions during stop-start commuter journeys.

Shell Advances R.C.E.* Technology helps your bike perform to its peak potential,
making it responsive to your slightest touch.
*R.C.E. Technology is designed to deliver:
1.

Increase oil-performance Reliability by helping to remove deposits and

maintain oil viscosity to give superior engine protection.

2.

Advanced Control by smoothing clutch engagement and preventing slippage.

3.

Enjoyable ride by reducing vibration and damping engine noise

Shell Advance 4T AX5 offers high oil performance reliability to help protect and clean your engine and
help prolong your engine life.

Applications

Mid-size air and water-cooled four stroke

motorcycle engines, including those with
integral gearboxes and wet clutches.

Motorcycle gearboxes that must be lubricated

by engine oils, including some gearboxes
present in two stroke bikes and scooters.

Offers enhanced performance for underbones

and mopeds.

Specification and Approvals

The product is available in two different viscosity
grades:
SAE J 300 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50
20W-40 & 20W-50.
All the formulations exceed the following
international specification:

Performance Features and Benefits.

API SL,
JASO MA

Oil performance Reliability.

Premium Technology lubricant

Special oil formulation to keep oil viscosity ingrade for longer.

Advance 4T AX5 exceeds the requirements of all

Japanese, European, Indian and Chinese
motorcycle manufacturers.

Enhanced wear protection.

Enhanced protection actions valve train wear

Health and Safety

Enhanced cleanliness.
Removal of sludge and engine deposits

Advanced Control.

Smooth clutch and superior gearbox

operation..
Optimised viscometrics for smoother clutch
engagement & gear changes.

Guidance on Health and Safety are available on

the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet that
can be obtained from your Shell representative.
Protect the environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Enjoyable Ride.

Reduced vibration and engine noise..

Selected viscometrics to dampen vibration
and reduce noise.

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Typical Physical Characteristics

Advance 4T AX5
SAE Viscosity grade
Kinematic Viscosity
at 40C
at 100C
Viscosity Index
Density at 15C
Flash Point COC
Pour Point

10W-30

10W - 40

15W-40

15W - 50 20W-40 20W-50

10W-30

10W - 40

15W-40

15W - 50 20W-40 20W-50

60.5
10.5
178
858
220
-36

98.6
15.8
172
858
230
-36

106.2
14.3
150
870
235
130

ASTM D 445
mm2/s
mm2/s
ISO 2909
kg/m ASTM D 4052
C
ISO 2592
C
ISO 3016
3

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform
to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.

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132.2
19.1
150
870
235
-30

117
14.5
135
885
240
-27

161
18.1
120
890
240
-27