Shell Gadinia are premium quality multifunctional diesel engine lubricants that are specially designed for the most severe service main propulsion and auxiliary marine trunk piston engines burning distillate fuels with a sulphur content up to 1%. They also perform satisfactorily in smaller high-speed engines of fishing fleets that operate under arduous conditions and have small sumps.

Benefits of using Shell Gadinia

• Greater tolerance to engine overload or poor combustion due to improved piston cleanliness
• Reduced deposits in piston ring belt and cylinder liners
• Extended diesel engine life through reduced risk of ring sticking and breakage.
• Longer oil life especially in high stress engines because of Gadinias excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal degradation under severe operating conditions.
• Superior protection against corrosion for all engine components due to Shell Gadinias unique formulation giving excellent alkalinity retention
• Improved control of liner lacquer leads to better control of oil consumption and contributes to lower cost of operation
• Greater safety margin to protect highly loaded bearings in the event of water contamination because of Shell Gadinias improved water tolerance and separation in separators.
• OEM endorsement by leading diesel engine manufacturers following extensive field approval trials means that Shell Gadinia is suitable for the widest range of modern diesel engines.