Performance, Features & Benefits

Reliable engine performance:

• Excellent acid neutralising properties, helping to prolong the life of components.
• Minimal deposits on pistons, piston rings, ring grooves, under piston spaces and in cylinder ports; low cylinder and piston ring wear.

Low maintenance costs:

• Keeps engines clean, minimizes maintenance requirements and allows periods between overhauls to be extended.

Reassurance:

• Completely stable in storage under the wide variety of conditions encountered aboard ships.
• Proven ability to keep engines clean and control wear and scuffing.

Main Applications

Shell Alexia 40 is a BN 40 cylinder lubricant for use in low speed diesel engines burning low sulphur fuel. For detailed application advice based on your specific engine type and operating conditions, please refer to manufacturer’s guidelines.

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

Shell Alexia 40 has been approved for use in:

• MAN-ES two stroke engine designs (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed)·
• WinGD two stroke engine designs (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed)
• MHI two stroke engine designs (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed)

To obtain optimum performance with Shell Alexia 40 it is important to:

• Observe the engine manufacturer’s recommended cylinder oil feed rates as a minimum·
• Follow the manufacturer’s feed rate recommendations when running in new liners and / or rings·
• Ensure the lubricator drive system is well maintained and properly adjusted·
• Clean and overhaul lubricator boxes according to manufacturer’s recommendations·
• Regularly monitor lubricant performance through use of tools such as Shell LubeAnalyst and Shell LubeMonitor ·
• For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.