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Why is the R3 tier 10W-30 called Shell Rimula R3 Multi whilst the other multigrades are called Shell Rimula R3 X?

April 26, 2017called multi multigrades R3 rimula Shell Tier

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Why is the R3 tier 10W-30 called Shell Rimula R3 Multi whilst the other multigrades are called Shell Rimula R3 X?

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In order to comply with Mercedes-Benz approvals system we need to name products with different levels of MB approval differently. In this case, Rimula R3 X has an MB 228.3 approval whilst the 10W-30 Rimula R3 Multi does not have any approval from MB.