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Shell Lubricants Product Update – November 2025

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.

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New product in the Tellus-range – Shell Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX/VX

High-performance next generation zinc-free hydraulic oils for mobile (VX) and stationary equipment (MX)

Shell Tellus Zink Free S3 VX

  • High-performance zinc-free hydraulic oil for mobile equipment
  • Keeping you moving 24/7, 365 days a year

Shell Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX and VX offers advanced hydraulic fluids* for today’s demanding applications operating at higher pressure (from 350 bars to 500 bars) and pumps running at speeds increased up to 4000 rpm. Modern hydraulic systems require high quality fluids with antiwear, oxidation and thermal stability, excellent surface properties to protect and support equipment reliability and long service life.
*Compared to previous generation Shell Tellus S3 M & V and the industry standard. If you require environmentally acceptable lubricants, we recommend our Shell PANOLIN range. For further information please visit shell.com/tellus

Often equipment requires fluids with performance beyond established DIN and ISO standards. Shell is only one of a small number of companies to have HM and HV zinc free hydraulic formulations approved on Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245 listing with Shell Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX and VX.

Shell Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX and VX is designed to help extend performance and lower environmental impact* by:

  • Offering greater reliability from improved wear and corrosion protection
  • Lower operating and maintenance costs through longer oil life, improved system efficiency and reduced deposit formation
  • Lower environmental impact, demonstrated by third-party OECD and EPA 
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Specifications, approvals and recommendations

Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX:

DIN 51524-2 (HLP Oils), ISO 11158 (HM fluids), ASTM 6158 (HM mineral oils), GB 11118.1 L-HM (High pressure, Swedish Standard SS 15 54 34 AAM, Bosch Rexroth Fluid Rating RDE 90245, Parker Denison (HF-0, HF-1 and HF-2) ISO 32, 46, 68, Danfoss Vickers E-FDGN-TB002-E.

Tellus Zinc Free S3 VX:

DIN 51524-3 (HVLP oils), ISO 11158 (HV fluids), ASTM 6158 (HV mineral oils), GB 11118.1 L-HV High pressure and General, Swedish Standard SS 15 54 34 AAV, Bosch Rexroth Fluid Rating RDE 90245, Parker Denison (HF-0, HF-1 and HF-2) ISO 32,46,68, Danfoss Vickers E-FDGN-TB002-E

Shell Tellus Zinc Free S3 MX and VX are fully miscible and compatible with Shell Tellus S3 M and V. To achieve full performance benefits Shell would recommend the system be drained and refilled.

Product  Packaging  SKU
Shell Helix Ultra ECT C6 0W-20 209L 2052355
20 L EcoPack 2054158
12 x 1L 2052794
3 x 5L 2052846
Bulk 2052920
Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3/SQ 0W-40 209L 2058120
Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3/SP 0W-30 209L 2055035
12 x 1L 2055007
Shell Spirax S5 DCT X 20L 2036700
55L 2054123
12 x 1L 2037976
Shell Spirax S6 ATF X 209L 2037298
20L 2051948
12 x 1L 2037515