Shell Advance Launches Full Range of Scooter Oils.

Kuala Lumpur, 3^rd February 2017.

Shell Advance today launched the full range of lubricant products that are formulated specifically for scooters.

The lubricants comprise of the Fully Synthetic Shell Advance 4T Ultra Scooter with PurePlus Technology 5W-40, Synthetic technology Shell Advance 4T AX 7 Scooter 10W-40 and Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil.

Together with the Shell Advance 4T AX 5 Scooter 15W-40 oil that has been in the market since 2014, the new product range forms a complete portfolio of products that caters to the specific needs of the growing population of scooters.

The new Shell Advance scooter oils, with PurePlus Technology and Active Cleansing Technology claim to be able to clean engines up to 33% better and retains oxidation stability at 43% longer than conventional oil while also being able to retain viscosity 42% longer than the API limit.

Scooters make up about 11% of the estimated 12 million motorcycle population in Malaysia. Scooters are usually smaller than the average motorcycle and its engine runs at higher revolutions per minute (RPM) and thus operate at higher temperatures.

At the launch, Mr. Leslie Ng, General Manager for Shell Lubricants Malaysia and Singapore said “Although scooter engines have to work so much harder, few owners and even mechanics are aware of the importance of using the right oils to ensure optimum performance. Shell Lubricants brings world-class technological insights to its products, offering you the best formulations for your vehicle. Shell Advance scooter oils are specially formulated to give you peace of mind”.

The recommended retail prices (inclusive of GST) for the Shell Advance Scooter Oils are:

• Shell Advance 4T Ultra Scooter with PurePlus Technology 5W-40, Fully Synthetic (1 liter) – RM68.30 (Peninsular Malaysia) & RM68.70 (East Malaysia)

• Shell Advance 4T AX 7 Scooter 10W-40, Synthetic technology (1 liter) – RM32.50 (PM) & RM33.00 (EM).

• Shell Advance 4T AX5 Scooter 15W-40 (0.8 liter) – RM22.52 (PM) & RM22.80 (EM)

• Shell Advance Scooter Gear Oil (0.12 liter) – RM12.00 (PM) & RM12.50 (EM).