Shell Advance presents new range of engine oils for scooters

Shell Advance Ultra Scooter

Shell Philippines is officially launching a new range of Shell Advance engine oils exclusively for scooters at the Manila Hotel on March 4.

The products consist of the Shell Advance Ultra Scooter, Shell Advance AX7 Scooter, Shell Advance AX5 Scooter and Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil. All are formulated to cool, clean and protect engines of automatic transmission scooters.

Shell Advance Ultra Scooter is 100 percent synthetic oil with a viscosity grade of 5W-40. It is for all modern scooters.

Shell Advance AX7 Scooter is synthetic based with a viscosity grade of 10W-40. It is for use in modern 4-stroke scooters fitted with a dry type clutch system.

Shell Advance AX7 Scooter

Shell Advance AX5 Scooter is premium mineral with viscosity grade of 15W-40. It is for modern 4-stroke scooters.

Shell Advance AX5 Scooter

The Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil with viscosity grade of 10W-40 is suitable for all gearbox of major scooter makes and models. It is best used with Advance lubricants.

Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil

Shell Advance Ultra Scooter comes in one liter containers while the Shell Advance AX5 and AX7 Scooter come in 0.8 liter container. The Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil is available in 0.12 liter container. They are available in Shell retail stations and motorcycle parts and supply shops nationwide.

The Shell Advance scooter oils, like their counterparts for motorcycles, are made through Shell's revolutionary PurePlus Technology and Active Cleansing Technology that ensure durability, more power, smoother ride and increased fuel economy.

Shell PurePlus Technology is a process of converting natural gas into crystal-clear base oil. The oil's enhanced viscosity maintains performance in extreme and low temperatures. It flows rapidly for easier engine start-up and faster engine warm-up. It also reduces friction for better fuel economy.

Active Cleansing Technology creates a fully synthetic lubricant that cleans the engine and prevent the build-up of dirt. Protection from engine deposits and sludge result in better defense against wear and corrosion—helping to extend engine life and reduce maintenance costs. Increased savings for the consumer are also achieved because of less frequent top-ups, owing to Shell Advance's lower volatility.

Shell Philippines is introducing Shell Advance scooter oils to meet the growing demand for scooter-specific lubricant as the 2-wheel transport become popular in the country.

Scooter engines are different from motorcycle engines. They require a compatible oil that is low friction and has better oxidative stability.

The introduction of the Shell Advance scooter oils in the Philippines is also timely as the number of scooter users in the country is increasing. Scooters are becoming popular because they are easier to ride and are cheaper than motorcycles. They are commonly used for daily commute to work or running small errands.

Sales of motorcycles and scooters in the Philippines last year increased 7.6 percent to 850,509 from 790,245 in 2014, according to statistics from the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF). The production of motorcycle and scooters in the country also increased in 2015 by 5.4 percent to 795,840 from 755,184 in 2014, AAF data showed.