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Shell Lubricants Product Update – January 2026
At Univar Solutions, we are constantly responsive to market demands, and therefore we continuously adapt our product portfolio. For that reason, we have some product news that we would like to share with you.
If you have any questions or need more information, please get in touch.
Shell Omala S4 GXV upgrade
Shell has upgraded the advanced synthetic gear oil, from Shell Omala S4 GXV to Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus. This was done to have one product that is approved by both SEW Eurodrive and Flender and meeting most of the latest global key OEMs’ (Original Equipment Manufacturer) requirements.
Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus is the latest mPAO (Metallocene Polyalphaolefin) based advanced synthetic gear oil, designed to meet the most severe applications with extended oil life, enhanced protection, better oxidation and thermal stability, wider operating temperature range and higher energy efficiency¹.
Following a detailed compatibility study completed at the Shell Technology Center, we confirm that Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus range is fully compatible with Shell Omala S4 GXV range.
Compatibility Test Result²
| Product | Mixture Ratios | ||||
| Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus | 0% | 10% | 50% | 90% | 100% |
| Shell Omala S4 GXV | 100% | 90% | 50% | 10% | 0% |
| Result | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Shell Omala S4 GXV Plus – a step-change in performance
| Product | Feature | Benefit³ | Improved | Retained |
| Extended oil life | High oxidative and thermal resistance | Promotes longer lubricant and gearbox life | • | |
| Enhanced shear stability | Protected against permanent viscosity lost due to shear | • | ||
| Enhanced protection |
High gear protection | Maintains gear condition under high loads | • | |
| High bearing protection | Maintains bearing condition under high loads | • | ||
| Enhanced rust inhibition | Maintains engineered surface finishes, reduces incidence of crack propagation and reduces particle build up | • | ||
| Enhanced copper corrosion inhibition | Promotes longer life of bearing cages and reduces particle generation | • | ||
| Wider operating temperature range | High viscosity index | Promotes long gear and bearing life | • | |
| Enhanced low-temperature fluidity | Delivers retained air release, low foam forming tendency, viscometrics and additive chemistry | • | ||
| Greater system efficiency | Low foaming tendency | Promotes long gear and bearing life | • | |
| Improved filterability | Delivers retained air release, low foam forming tendency, viscometrics and additive chemistry | • | ||
| Better compatibility | Enhanced seal and paint compatibility | Seal, sealant and paint functionality is improved. | • | |
| OEM Approvals | Key manufacturers’ approvals | Performance is acknowledged by key equipment manufacturers | • |
¹Compared with Shell Omala S4 GX, Shell Omala S4 GXV and industrial standards, according to Shell internal test results conducted in Shell Technical Center.
²Compatibility test results are based on several lab tests done at Shell technical center, after mixing the two products in different ratios, including ASTM D2893, ASTM D892, ASTM D1401, ASTM D3427, FTIR and ICP test etc.
³Compared to previous synthetic gear oils Omala S4 GX and Omala S4 GXV
