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Helix pure plus molecules exemplify the Shell PurePlus Technology difference

Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus technology

Today’s motor vehicles need oil that keeps pace with their changing demands and does more to improve performance and engine life. This is why Shell developed PurePlus Technology, an entirely new way – starting with natural gas – to produce base oils, the main component of motor oils.  Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the first synthetic motor oil designed from natural gas and gives you long lasting engine performance.

Introducing Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology

Introducing Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology

Shell PurePlus Technology is a revolutionary process that converts natural gas into crystal-clear base oil with virtually none of the impurities found in crude oil. Base oil makes up approximately 75-90% of motor oil and so this is a significant step-change in the composition.

Shell PurePlus Technology produces base oil that provides enhanced viscosity, friction and volatility performance compared to more prominently used traditional base oils. This means it helps extend engine life, reduce maintenance costs, reduce oil consumption, enhance fuel economy and enable better engine cleanliness.

Benefits of Shell Helix Ultra

Illustrating the faster flow of Shell Helix Ultra compared to Mineral oil

Exceptional extreme temperature performance

Shell Helix Ultra stays stronger for longer in extreme high temperatures to keep performing and protecting the engine. It provides superior resistance to oil degradation, up to 32% better than the latest industry standard*.

Thanks to its exceptional low-temperature performance, Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology Plus also provides up to three times faster oil flow at -40°C for easier starting and quicker engine warm up**.

*Compared with API SN specification and based on Sequence IIIG oxidation test

**Compared with API SN specification and based on ASTM D484