Frequently Asked Questions About Engine Oils

We've all experienced this unsettling feeling when we're driving and suddenly the "Engine Oil Change" light comes on, on our car's dashboard.

For most, this raises important practical questions about when the last oil change was and how often we should make that change. But why do we only wait for that moment to think about the engine oil we use?

Think of engine oil as the lifeblood of your car, in the same way that your own blood helps our body function properly. Engine oil lubricates, protects and cools the car's engine, which in turn improves its performance.

As with blood types, there are many different engine oils with lubricants. How do you know which one will protect your engine on every trip? Shell Helix Ultra is a fully synthetic engine oil made from natural gas, designed for the best engine performance.

If you have a turbocharged or supercharged engine, using a fully synthetic engine oil will give you the confidence that your engine is fully protected.

For drivers all over the world, their love of driving is made possible through the use of the right engine oil in their car.

From lubricating the engine and reducing friction, to improving fuel economy and removing heat, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of emission filters, engine oil is the car's "vital fluid".

From lubricating the engine and reducing friction, to improving fuel economy and removing heat, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of emission filters, engine oil is the car's "vital fluid".

There are a few key points to keep in mind to make sure you're choosing the best oil for you and your engine.

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The use of a synthetic engine oil can contribute to long-term engine performance and protection. Shell Helix Ultra fully synthetic engine oil, made from natural gas, has been created through a revolutionary gas-to-liquid conversion process, which converts natural gas into a pure base oil with stronger molecular bonds.

The type of engine you have, whether turbocharged or supercharged, plays an important role in choosing the right engine oil for your car. When choosing engine oil, you need to be sure that it will protect your engine in the best possible way.

The type of engine you have, whether turbocharged or supercharged, plays an important role in choosing the right engine oil for your car. When choosing engine oil, you need to be sure that it will protect your engine in the best possible way.

Modern driving puts additional pressure on the engines, making the role of engine oils even more critical. Whether it's driving in dense urban fabric or driving on open roads, your engine needs differ with each route, making it essential to have engine oil that can handle every driving experience.

Shell Helix Ultra is designed to perform in all driving conditions, whether in the city or in demanding off-road driving.

If your passion for driving is taking you to extremes, it's important to ensure that you're protecting your engine from all types of temperature stresses that affect engine performance, such as cold starts and heat from engine strain. Shell Helix Ultra fully synthetic has excellent flow at low temperatures, even at -40 degrees Celsius. The lower viscosity also allows it to flow up to 3 times faster ensuring it works at low temperatures, for easier start-up and faster engine heating. The fully synthetic Shell Helix Ultra remains strong at temperatures up to 1,000°C, thus helping to maintain engine performance and protect key engine components.