Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F

Anti-wear compressor oil

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Key specs

SpecValueMethod
KV4066 cStASTM D445
KV1008.8 cStASTM D445
Viscosity index—ASTM D2270
Pour point-42 °CASTM D97
Flash point230 °CASTM D92
Density at 15 °C0.991 g/cm³typical

Grade checks

Viscosity and temperature

ASTM D341 (Walther) fitted to the published KV40 and KV100. It is an interpolation between those two points, and it is not meaningful below the pour point. Move the control to read a temperature.

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Classification

Equivalents

OilScoreWhy
Chevron Cetus PAO 6860KV40 within 10%, additive aw, synthetic, pour -47 vs -42, flash within 15 °C, buyable now
Chevron Cetus Hipersyn 6855KV40 within 10%, additive aw, synthetic, pour -38 vs -42, buyable now
Chevron Capella WF 6850KV40 within 10%, additive aw, synthetic, pour -38 vs -42
Chevron Capella P 6840KV40 within 10%, additive aw, pour -39 vs -42, flash within 15 °C
Chevron Cetus DE 6815KV40 within 10%, synthetic

Scores use published typical data. This is not an exact equivalent, and it is not an OEM approval. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.

Documents

Related: Shell, Refrigeration Oil, viscosity index calculator, ISO / SAE / AGMA chart.

Questions

What is a Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F equivalent?

Published oils in the same application and grade include Chevron Cetus PAO 68. The match is from typical data-sheet values, not from an OEM approval. It is not an exact equivalent. Confirm the substitute with the machine builder.

Can Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F be mixed with another oil?

Mixing two oils that share a base family is sometimes done and sometimes a mistake. Do not mix this oil with a PAG. For any other mix, follow the maker's change-over guidance and the machine manual.

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