Knowledge Library
Technical guides compiled from the catalogue: product references, viscosity grade explanations, industry applications and frequently asked questions.
Product guides (120)
- Shell Corena S2 P 100 — Air compressor oil
- Shell Corena S2 P 150 — Air compressor oil
- Shell Corena S4 P 100 — Synthetic compressor oil
- Shell Corena S4 R 46 — Synthetic compressor oil
- Shell Corena S4 R 68 — Synthetic compressor oil
- Shell Gas Compressor Oil S4 PV 190 — Gas compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 100 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 220 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 32 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 68 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 100 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 68 — Refrigeration compressor oil
- Shell Alexia 100 — Low-speed engine cylinder oil
- Shell Alexia 140 — Low-speed engine cylinder oil
- Shell Alexia 40 — Low-speed engine cylinder oil
- Shell Alexia 70 — Low-speed engine cylinder oil
- Shell Argina S2 30 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Argina S2 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Argina S3 30 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Argina S3 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Argina S4 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Argina S5 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Caprinus XR 40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Gadinia AL 30 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Gadinia AL 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Gadinia S3 30 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Gadinia S3 40 — Medium-speed engine oil
- Shell Melina S 30 — Low-speed engine cylinder oil
- Shell Mysella S3 N 40 — Gas & dual-fuel engine oil
- Shell Mysella S5 N 40 — Gas & dual-fuel engine oil
- Shell Rimula R3+ 30 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula R6 M 10W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula R6 MS 10W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula RT4 L 15W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rimula RT4X 15W-40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rotella DD+ 40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rotella T Triple Protection 15W-40 (CJ-4) — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 (CJ-4) — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Rotella T5 10W-30 (CJ-4) — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Sirius X 40 — High-speed diesel engine oil
- Shell Morlina S2 B 150 — Bearing & circulation oil
- Shell Morlina S2 BL 5 — Bearing & circulation oil
- Shell Morlina S4 B 220 — Synthetic bearing oil
- Shell Morlina S4 B 320 — Synthetic bearing oil
- Shell Morlina S4 B 460 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 100 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 150 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 220 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 320 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 460 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 68 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 G 680 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 100 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 150 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 220 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 320 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 460 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 68 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S2 GX 680 — Industrial gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 150 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 220 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 320 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 460 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 68 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 680 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 WE 150 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Omala S4 WE 220 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Spirax S3 AX 80W-90 — Synthetic gear oil
- Shell Gadus S2 A320 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 OG 50 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V100 3 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V220 0 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V220 1 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V220 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V220AC 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S3 High Speed Coupling Grease — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S3 T220 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope A — Marine grease
- Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 — Marine grease
- Shell Aeroshell Fluid 41 — Specialty hydraulic fluid
- Shell Asto 500 — Specialty hydraulic fluid
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 100 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 22 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 32 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 46 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 68 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 100 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 15 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 22 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 32 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 46 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S2 VX 68 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S3 M 46 — Hydraulic system oil
- Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 — Specialty hydraulic fluid
- Shell Turbo T 100 — Turbine oil
- Shell Turbo T 32 — Turbine oil
- Shell Turbo T 46 — Turbine oil
- Shell Turbo T 68 — Turbine oil
- Shell Air Tool Oil S2 A 100 — Specialty oil & fluid
- Shell Diala S4 ZX-I — Specialty oil & fluid
- Shell Heat Transfer Fluid S2 — Heat transfer fluid
- Shell Naturelle S2 Grease A600P 1.5 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid 32 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid 46 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid 68 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 100 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 150 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 68 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Naturelle S5 Grease V120P 2 — Environmentally acceptable lubricant
- Shell Nautilus Premium Outboard — Specialty oil & fluid
- Shell Spirax S4 ATF HDX — Transmission fluid
- Shell Spirax S4 TXM — Transmission fluid
- Shell Tegula V 32 — Transmission fluid
Industry applications (48)
- Marine and Offshore in Engine Oils
- Construction and Civil in Engine Oils
- Manufacturing in Engine Oils
- Aerospace and Defence in Engine Oils
- Food Processing in Engine Oils
- Textile and Home Care in Engine Oils
- Marine and Offshore in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Construction and Civil in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Manufacturing in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Aerospace and Defence in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Food Processing in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Textile and Home Care in Hydraulic & Turbine Oils
- Marine and Offshore in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Construction and Civil in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Manufacturing in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Aerospace and Defence in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Food Processing in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Textile and Home Care in Gear & Bearing Oils
- Marine and Offshore in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Construction and Civil in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Manufacturing in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Aerospace and Defence in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Food Processing in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Textile and Home Care in Compressor & Refrigeration Oils
- Marine and Offshore in Greases
- Construction and Civil in Greases
- Manufacturing in Greases
- Aerospace and Defence in Greases
- Food Processing in Greases
- Textile and Home Care in Greases
- Marine and Offshore in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Construction and Civil in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Manufacturing in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Aerospace and Defence in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Food Processing in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Textile and Home Care in Specialities & Other Fluids
- Marine and Offshore in Cables
- Construction and Civil in Cables
- Manufacturing in Cables
- Aerospace and Defence in Cables
- Food Processing in Cables
- Textile and Home Care in Cables
- Marine and Offshore in Coatings
- Construction and Civil in Coatings
- Manufacturing in Coatings
- Aerospace and Defence in Coatings
- Food Processing in Coatings
- Textile and Home Care in Coatings
Viscosity grades (14)
- ISO VG 100 grade oils
- ISO VG 150 grade oils
- ISO VG 46 grade oils
- ISO VG 68 grade oils
- ISO VG 220 grade oils
- ISO VG 32 grade oils
- SAE 40 grade oils
- SAE 30 grade oils
- SAE 15W-40 grade oils
- SAE 10W-40 grade oils
- ISO VG 320 grade oils
- ISO VG 460 grade oils
- ISO VG 680 grade oils
- ISO VG 22 grade oils
Comparisons (45)
- Shell Corena S2 P 100 vs Shell Corena S2 P 150 — what is the difference?
- Shell Corena S4 P 100 vs Shell Corena S4 R 46 — what is the difference?
- Shell Corena S4 R 68 vs Shell Gas Compressor Oil S4 PV 190 — what is the difference?
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 100 vs Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 220 — what is the difference?
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 32 vs Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 68 — what is the difference?
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 100 vs Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 — what is the difference?
- Shell Alexia 100 vs Shell Alexia 140 — what is the difference?
- Shell Alexia 40 vs Shell Alexia 70 — what is the difference?
- Shell Argina S2 30 vs Shell Argina S2 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Argina S3 30 vs Shell Argina S3 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Argina S4 40 vs Shell Argina S5 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Caprinus XR 40 vs Shell Gadinia AL 30 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadinia AL 40 vs Shell Gadinia S3 30 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadinia S3 40 vs Shell Melina S 30 — what is the difference?
- Shell Mysella S3 N 40 vs Shell Mysella S5 N 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Rimula R3+ 30 vs Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 vs Shell Rimula R6 M 10W-40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Rimula R6 MS 10W-40 vs Shell Rimula RT4 L 15W-40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Rimula RT4X 15W-40 vs Shell Rotella DD+ 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Rotella T Triple Protection 15W-40 (CJ-4) vs Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 (CJ-4) — what is the difference?
- Shell Rotella T5 10W-30 (CJ-4) vs Shell Sirius X 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Morlina S2 B 150 vs Shell Morlina S2 BL 5 — what is the difference?
- Shell Morlina S4 B 220 vs Shell Morlina S4 B 320 — what is the difference?
- Shell Morlina S4 B 460 vs Shell Omala S2 G 100 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 G 150 vs Shell Omala S2 G 220 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 G 320 vs Shell Omala S2 G 460 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 G 68 vs Shell Omala S2 G 680 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 GX 100 vs Shell Omala S2 GX 150 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 GX 220 vs Shell Omala S2 GX 320 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 GX 460 vs Shell Omala S2 GX 68 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S2 GX 680 vs Shell Omala S4 Gxv 150 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 220 vs Shell Omala S4 Gxv 320 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 460 vs Shell Omala S4 Gxv 68 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S4 Gxv 680 vs Shell Omala S4 WE 150 — what is the difference?
- Shell Omala S4 WE 220 vs Shell Spirax S3 AX 80W-90 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S2 A320 2 vs Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S2 OG 50 vs Shell Gadus S2 V100 3 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S2 V220 0 vs Shell Gadus S2 V220 1 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S2 V220 2 vs Shell Gadus S2 V220AC 2 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2 vs Shell Gadus S3 High Speed Coupling Grease — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S3 T220 2 vs Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 — what is the difference?
- Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope A vs Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 — what is the difference?
- Shell Aeroshell Fluid 41 vs Shell Asto 500 — what is the difference?
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 100 vs Shell Tellus S2 MX 22 — what is the difference?
- Shell Tellus S2 MX 32 vs Shell Tellus S2 MX 46 — what is the difference?
Brands (8)
- Shell Marine products and supply
- ExxonMobil products and supply
- Rocol products and supply
- Kabeltec GmbH products and supply
- PPG · Whitford products and supply
- Everlube products and supply
- DuPont products and supply
- Tetrachim products and supply
Regional supply (12)
- Lubricant supply in Gemlik
- Lubricant supply in Bursa
- Lubricant supply in Yalova
- Lubricant supply in Mudanya
- Lubricant supply in Istanbul
- Lubricant supply in Tuzla shipyard zone
- Lubricant supply in Ambarli port
- Lubricant supply in Izmit bay
- Lubricant supply in Kocaeli
- Lubricant supply in Aliaga
- Lubricant supply in Mersin port
- Lubricant supply in Samsun port
Technical questions (12)
- What is ISO VG and how is it selected?
- What is TBN and how does it drive cylinder oil selection?
- What is an NLGI grade? Choosing grease consistency
- How is an oil drain interval set?
- How to select a hydraulic oil
- Why is water a problem in turbine oil?
- How often should compressor oil be changed?
- How is wire rope grease applied?
- What is an environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL)?
- Can different oil brands be mixed?
- Lubricant storage and shelf life
- Drums, IBCs or bulk — which supply format?