Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30 is Shell’s PurePlus-technology full-synthetic oil built to ACEA C3, targeting European gasoline engines that require BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, and Porsche low-SAPS compatibility. We could not fully verify from Shell’s product page whether each OEM code below represents a formal licensed approval or a broader recommended-fitment claim, so all are listed conservatively as specifications the oil meets.
Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30 Oil Specifications
Viscosity
5W-30
ACEA / API
ACEA C3
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Availability
Global
OEM specifications and approvals
Meets / recommended for
These specifications are listed by the manufacturer as met or recommended, which is a lighter claim than a formal, numbered approval.
BMW LL-04
MB 229.51
Porsche C30
VW 504.00/507.00
Is this oil compatible with your car?
Viscosity alone does not determine whether an oil is right for your engine. Compatibility depends on the exact OEM approval your manufacturer requires, your engine's build, the model year, and the market the car was sold in — the same nominal viscosity can carry different approvals in different regions. Check your owner's manual or use OilFinderPro below to confirm the requirement for your specific vehicle before buying.
Oils sharing one or more specifications
Each row shows the exact specification two products share and whether it is a formally licensed approval or a lighter "meets requirements" claim on each side — those are not equivalent, and sharing a specification does not by itself make two oils interchangeable in your vehicle.
| Alternative | Shared specification | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | BMW LL-04 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | MB 229.51 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | Porsche C30 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 New Generation 5W-30 | VW 504.00/507.00 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4210 0W-30 | BMW LL-04 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
| LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4210 0W-30 | MB 229.51 | Meets/recommended here; officially approved on the alternative |
Official source
View Shell's official product page · Verified July 23, 2026
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