Originally Posted By: sprintman
Get some Pennzoil Platinum Euro Formula5W40 for RX use. If it isn't rebadged Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 (and I'd need convincing) then it has no ester or PAO and is an ideal choice for RX use. I have it in my BMW right now with two full bottles of RX for a 6,200 mile (10,000 kms) clean.
Its not PP Euro, check the MSDS, it does not use the Slack wax base, and is only SL rated. All new Shell is SM rated with the slack wax.
Get some Pennzoil Platinum Euro Formula5W40 for RX use. If it isn't rebadged Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 (and I'd need convincing) then it has no ester or PAO and is an ideal choice for RX use. I have it in my BMW right now with two full bottles of RX for a 6,200 mile (10,000 kms) clean.
Its not PP Euro, check the MSDS, it does not use the Slack wax base, and is only SL rated. All new Shell is SM rated with the slack wax.