
Shell Helix Semi Synthetic Motor Oils
What are semi synthetic motor oils?
Shell Helix synthetic technology oils make use of both synthetic and mineral base stocks to achieve higher performance levels than can be formulated from mineral oils alone.
Semi synthetic motor oils help protect your engine.
Shell Helix semi-synthetic or ‘synthetic technology’ oils make use of both synthetic and mineral base stocks to achieve higher performance levels than can be formulated from mineral oils alone. With our active cleansing technology, Shell Helix synthetic technology motor oils go on cleansing and protecting to help keep your engine feeling like new, and they provide low oil for less frequent top up.

Synthetic technology motor oil – Tailored to meet engine manufacturers’ special requirements
- Designed to meet the demanding requirements of particular high-performance engines, including Audi and Volkswagen, and those requiring ACEA A3
- Uses gas to liquids technology, which is the basis of all the technology development carried out between Shell and Volkswagen
- Passes an extensive range of performance tests to meet engine oil specifications VW 502.00/505.01
Specifications: ACEA C3; VW 502.00/505.01