The color of Aeroshell containers will be changing to a new vibrant red. Shell has not changed any of the formulas or product names. As this is a rolling change, the product you receive could be as seen in the picture to the left or the newer red container.
Aeroshell Oil W80 is a premium ashless dispersant lubricating oil for 4-Stroke cycle certificated aircraft piston engines. It has been proven in billions of engine hours around the world, including service in fuel-injected and turbocharged engines. It also has the following benefits:
Helps keep engines clean and free of sludge
Good antiwear and antifoam properties
Compatibility with most other APPROVED aviation oils including straight mineral oils, other single grade AD oils and AeroShell Oil W 15w-50
Available in a full range of viscosity grades to meet your requirements
Application
Four-stroke cycle certificated aircraft reciprocating piston engines, including fuel-injected and turbocharged (Where a MIL-L-22851 or SAE J 1899 oil is specified)
Aviation radial engines
Lycoming and Continental flat aviation engines
Not recommended for use in automotive engines converted to aircraft
Always check with the engine manufacturer or rebuilders for specific recommendation for your engine and applications or call the AeroShell help line at 1-800-782-7852