
Originally Posted by
diehard
Shell has Helix Ultra for gasoline engines (0w40, 5w30, 5w40) and Shell Helix Ultra Diesel 5w40. Shell Helix Ultra Diesel is rated API CF, ACEA A3/B3, ACEA A3/B4. Most modern diesel engines require at least API Ci-4 which in turn has already been superseded by CJ-4 and CK-4. Which is why I wonder why ShellÂ’s TOTL diesel oil has such a low API rating that is actually obsolete and not recommended for diesel engines built from 2009 onwards.