Lubricants
Foster Blue Water Oil, LLC’s Lubricants Division offers a variety of options to meet any industry or application. We are a team committed to our products and willing to work with you to provide competitive options and troubleshoot any issues you may encounter.
Foster Blue Water Oil, LLC Lubricants Division offers container and bulk product distribution—innovative products and services YOU can trust!
- Competitive pricing
- Technical service, equipment and supplies
- On-time delivery, safely, every time
Try SHELL Rotella—a Michigan Preferred Product
Through our Shell supplier relationship, we manage and distribute the worlds leading lubricant brands—Rotella, Rimula, Donax, Mysella, Formula Shell, Omala, Retinax, Spirex, Albida, Alvania, Darina, Stamina, Dolium and Dallina.
Foster Blue Water Oil, LLC customers gain from a powerful combination of innovative technology and extensive experience in the industrial and transport markets. Working together, we provide responsive customer service, products, equipment, delivery and technical services to meet your needs.
Customized Oil Products and Services
| Circulating Oils | Gear Oils |
| Metalworking Fluid | Food Machine Lubricants |
| Natural Gas Engine Oils | Turbine Oils |
| Compressor Oils | Hydraulic Oils |
| Heat Transfer Fluids | Greases |
| Extended Life Coolants | Anti-Slip Cleaners |
Shell detailed equipment survey, lubrication management and fleet assessment tools, video and software and Shell Special Services determine fleet condition, engine tracking and corrective actions:
- Reduces failures due to misapplication
- Improves manpower efficiency
- Improves inventory management
Shell Oil Sampling and Analysis— Fluid Monitoring and System Check
Accurate analysis information on oil and equipment condition are available quickly on the web.
- Reduces unscheduled downtime
- Improves equipment reliability
- Provides expert recommendations
Shell On-Site Reclamation
- Improves productivity
- Decreases maintenance costs
- Reduces storage and handling costs
Shell Professional Installers Program
We provide support to build a quality truck lube business with the Rotella brand, advertising allowances, development funds, bulk loyalty allowances, FREE merchandising and promotional support.

SHELL ENGINE OILS
RIMULA Premium and Super
Shell Rimula oils are heavy duty, developed with the diesel engine in mind and will not compromise performance and wear. These oils match the exact requirements of your vehicle’s engine—and ultimately that will help you control costs and increase profitability.
RIMULA SUPER 15W40
Premium protection, heavy-duty diesel, low emissions. API CJ-4 specified.
RIMULA PREMIUM 1540, 1030
Premium protection, heavy-duty diesel, low emissions. API CI-4 plus specified.
New Rotella T Meets API CJ-4 Standards
Shell ROTELLA®T motor oil, which meets or exceeds the API CJ-4 specifications, will serve the diverse needs of fleets, owner/operators and the light duty truck market, providing additional performance and benefits in wear reduction, soot handling and oxidation resistance. It also helps maximize the durability of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs).
ROTELLA T Multigrade Oils
Shell’s NEW Rotella T Multigrade 15W40 is API CJ-4 ready and exceeds the requirements of a majority of heavy-duty diesel engines.
Meets or exceeds warranty and service requirements of all diesel and gasoline engine manufacturers for both newer and older engines. Recommended for all on-highway and off-highway applications, where all-season use is desired.
Shell ROTELLA® T Synthetic 5W40
Shell ROTELLA® T Synthetic is a fully synthetic heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engine oils, offering exceptional performance, protection and enhanced fuel economy potential over conventional 15W40 motor oils. Meets all four-stroke cycle diesel and gasoline engine manufacturer requirements.
Shell ROTELLA® T Single Grade Oils
Shell ROTELLA® T Single Grade Oils are high-quality single grade oils blended to provide excellent performance in diesel engines of all major manufacturers and in all gasoline, LPG or LNG engines.
Shell Donax TD/TDS
Universal tractor transmission fluids have been specifically developed for off-road protection and performance. They ensure that modern tractor transmissions, final drive, wet brake and hydraulic systems deliver power smoothly.
Shell Donax TD
High performance, heavy-duty transmission fluid that is suitable for use in combined transmission and wet-brake systems. Due to its low temperature properties, it provides prompt and smooth operation of all hydraulic components during cold start-up conditions.
NATURAL GAS ENGINES
Shell Mysella® Oils 30, 40, 15W40
Heavy-duty, premium quality ash-free oils designed specifically for lubrication of high performance gas engines which require an “ashless” oil. Formulated with select base oils and a Shell developed ashless additive system, they provide excellent cleanliness and minimum wear. Shell Mysella® Oils minimize combustion chamber and exhaust port deposits while minimizing oil viscosity increase.
Shell Mysella® LA 30, 40, 15W40
Premium quality, heavy-duty oils blended for use in highly-rated, spark-ignition engines which require a “low ash” oil. These natural gas engine oils are formulated with select base stocks and carefully chosen additives for optimum performance.
Shell Mysella® MA 30, 40
Engine oils that are premium quality and specifically blended for use in highly-rated spark ignition and dual-fuel four-stroke natural gas engines which require medium ash oils.
This oil satisfies the new generation of stationary gas engines designed to meet the emerging legislation limiting the emissions of NOx, and those which employ the latest ‘lean’ or ‘clean’ burn technology.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE OILS
Formula Shell Multi-grade—New Look
A full line of conventional, high-mileage, synthetic blends and full synthetic motor oils.
- Conventional—White Bottle
- High Mileage Formula—Red Bottle
- Synthetic Blend—Blue Bottle
- Full Synthetic—Silver Bottle
FormulaShell® is introducing the HIGH MILEAGE FORMULA motor oil, for engines with over 75,000 miles. This new product will be available in 10W 30 and 10W40 in a 12/1 quart case.
FormulaShell® will reintroduce with a new image, the Synthetic Blend 5W30 in a 12/1 quart case.
Shell Omala™ Oils - ISO 68 - 3200 Gear and Bearing Application
High-quality, extreme-pressure oils designed for the lubrication of heavy-duty industrial gears. Their high load carrying capacity and anti-friction characteristics combine to offer exceptional performance in gears and other industrial applications. Shell Omala Oils are suitable for spur, helical and bevel gears and are designed to operate under conditions of heavy and shock loads.
Shell SPIRAX—Gear and Axle Oils
Shell Spirax is a leading brand of transmission and gear fluids.
Modern additive technologies deliver good oxidation resistance, viscosity control and gear cleanliness. They deliver industry-standard performance levels over a wide range of vehicles and operations with reliable and heavy-duty protection.
Shell Spirax GSX—Synthetic Gear Oil
Formulated to provide premium component protection, fuel economy and long life operation for manual transmissions.
GREASES—GENERAL PURPOSE
Retinax® Grease EPX
A multipurpose lithium soap grease that contains molybdenum disulfide. It has a good dropping point, good mechanical stability, rust inhibition and water resistance.
Shell Albida® Grease EP
High-performance multi-purpose greases formulated for industrial applications. They are based on a high quality mineral oil, lithium complex soap thickener and carefully selected additives to provide excellent high temperature properties that resist oxidation, wear and corrosion. Shell Albida Greases EP are especially suitable for heavy-duty bearings operating at high temperatures and under severe load.
Shell Albida® Grease SLC 220
A lithium complex grease compounded with selected synthetic polyalphaolefins. The combination of the complex grease thickener with the synthetic polyalphaolefin base fluids allows the product to perform well under the more severe operating conditions now being imposed on industrial and other heavy-duty equipment with a high drop point.
Shell Alvania® Greases EP
Brown in color and manufactured with a lithium 12-hydroxystearate soap thickener. Fortified with extreme pressure additives (EP), they provide increased load carrying properties and corrosion resistance.
GREASES—HIGH PRESSURE
Shell Albida® Greases EP
These high-performance, multi-purpose greases are formulated for industrial applications. They are designed for heavy-duty bearings operating at high temperatures and under severe load.
Shell Albida Grease MP 1
A lithium complex grease containing an ISO 460 base oil and special additives to provide outstanding load carrying and water resistance properties.
Shell Alvania® Grease CG
Formulated with a lithium soap/polymer thickener, which provides excellent resistance to oil separation when subjected to the high centrifugal forces normally found in couplings.
Shell Alvania® Greases EP
Brown in color and manufactured with a lithium 12hydroxystearate soap thickener. Fortified with extreme pressure additives (EP), they provide increased load carrying properties and corrosion resistance.
GREASES—HIGH TEMPERATURE
Darina RL
Non-melting greases that lubricate bearings operating at elevated temperatures.
Darina SD
Multi-purpose, no soap extended pressure grease for lubricating bearings operating at elevated temperatures.
Shell Stamina Grease HDS
A formulated polyurea grease containing a synthetic base fluid, and high performance corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. Extreme pressure additives make it especially suitable for lubrication of heavy-duty slow moving plain and rolling element bearings operating in the severe environments found in the steel, paper and chemical industry.
Stamina® Grease HSX 2
A specially formulated polyurea grease containing a synthetic base oil and high performance corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. Suitable for lubrication of bearings under extreme temperature conditions.
GREASES—ELECTRIC MOTORS, HIGH SPEED BEARINGS
Shell Alvania® Greases RL 2 and 3
A smooth-textured, amber colored, non-EP, lithium soap thickened grease. These greases are also inhibited with additives that promote long service life and provide excellent lubrication and corrosion protection. Excellent as general plant and electric motor bearing lubricants. Shell Alvania® Grease RL 2 is readily pumpable in pressure grease dispensing systems.
Shell Dolium® Grease BRB
A formulated NLGI Grade 2 grade grease consisting of a highly refined mineral oil base stock, a polyurea thickener, and special additives that provide outstanding performance characteristics.
Effectively resists water washout while offering excellent rust inhibition and oxidation and thermal stability for extended service life.
Withstands long-term high operating temperatures but will allow bearings to start and run even at low ambient to elevated temperatures.
Shell Stamina® Grease RLS 2
Formulated R & O polyurea greases contain a synthetic base fluid, and high performance corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. This grease does not contain EP additives and is especially suitable for lubrication of ball and roller bearings such as those found in industrial applications.
| “They have provided prompt service and helpful information to help us with decisions on quality oils and lubricants we demand.” |
–Bunting Sand and Gravel Products West Branch, MI |

SHELL INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS
Shell Industrial System Cleaner
This product is intended to loosen deposits and varnish in paper machines as well as circulating and hydraulic systems. It is a neutral solution that can be added to the existing oil while in service. The oil and cleaner can be left in the system for up to one week without affecting the performance of the lubricating oil.
SHELL SERVOSHIELD (INDUSTRIAL)
Shell ServoShield proven system conditioners are designed to efficiently remove varnish from your systems.
- Increase equipment reliability
- Increase oil life
- Increase component life
This product reduces cycle time, overheating, oil degradation and hours of cleaning/flushing.
COOLANTS/SOLVENTS
Shell ROTELLA® ELC Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze
Rotella ELC Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze is part of a system of products designed to go a minimum of 600,000 miles with only one extender addition.
ROTELLA® ELC Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze is a “fill for life” ethylene glycol based coolant for heavy-duty diesel, gasoline and natural gas powered engines. Rotella ELC contains a unique extended life carboxylate inhibitor system and nitrite/molybdate as secondary inhibitors. This product contains no silicate, borate, nitrate or phosphate and requires no traditional SCA additions. Rotella ELC Extended Life Coolants meets all the requirements of CAT EC-1, TMC RP 329 and TMC RP 338. Rotella ELC is available as a concentrate and as 50/50 and 60/40 volume mixtures of Rotella ELC with deionized water.
DEX-COOL EXTENDED LIFE Shell Dexcool® Antifreeze/Coolant
Shell DEX-COOL® Extended Life Antifreeze/ Coolant is a single-phase, ethylene glycol based, extended life, universal automotive engine coolant based on a unique extended life carboxylate inhibitor system. Shell DEX-COOL® is suitable for a five year or 150,000 mile service life in automotive applications. In heavy-duty applications not requiring nitrite, Shell DEX-COOL is suitable for a service life of 400,000 miles or 8,000 hours. Shell DEXCOOL Prediluted 50/50 is a 50/50 volume mixture of Shell DEX-COOL with deionized water.
Shellzone Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrate 50/50
Shellzone® Antifreeze is a superior quality, single phase, ethylene glycol based antifreeze. It is a low silicate, all-purpose coolant designed for use in both automotive and heavy-duty diesel engines (with the use of SCA’s). Shellzone Antifreeze Prediluted 50/50 is a 50/50 volume mixture of Shellzone Antifreeze with deionized water.
Shell ELC Corrosion Inhibitor
Shell ELC Corrosion Inhibitor is a heavy-duty inhibitor concentrate based on a unique extended life carboxylate inhibitor. Maximized protection of all cooling system and heat transfer systems metals, including brass, copper, solder, steel, cast iron and aluminum. It does not contain nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, borate, amines and silicates.
SHELL TRANSMISSION OIL
Donax Oils—Heavy Duty Transmission Fluids
This leading automatic transmission fluid covers all types of vehicles, on all duties, in all conditions. Whatever the age of your fleet, or the scale of your operation, Shell Donax can meet your transmission fluid needs. Shell Donax TX
This product allows for extended drain intervals even under the most severe operating conditions. It is suitable for applications in automotive automatic transmissions, automotive hydraulic systems, power steering systems and in some manual transmissions. Approved by Allison Transmission.
SHELL HYDRAULIC OIL
Tellus Oils—General, Specialty
Shell Tellus Oils are premium quality, high performance hydraulic oils designed and developed for use in hydraulic systems. Tellus oils provide thermal stability and oxidation resistance, outstanding anti-wear performance, superior filterability, low friction, air release, anti-foaming and water separation properties, and are compatible with most pumps.
Application | | Recommended |
Extreme temperature range | | Shell Tellus TX |
Wide temperature ranges | | Shell Tellus T |
Severe duty—general app. | | Shell Tellus S |
Medium duty, stable temps | | Tellus Oils |
Extreme low temperature, starts | | Tellus Arctic |
Temperature variation, cleaning | | Tellus Oil TD 46 |
Stable temperatures, cleaning | | Tellus DO |
SHELL GENERAL CLEANERS
Shell Callina Fluid, 1210 Floor Cleaner
This product is anti-slip, fast drying and fresh smelling.
| “Customer Service is very good. Foster Oil seems to have competitive pricing, otherwise we would be looking for savings with other suppliers.” |
–James Gath Trucking Inc and J&M Repair Inc. Standish, MI |
| “Shell brand lubricants are more reliable than other brands. We not only like the products, but the service we receive from our sales repre- sentative.We can always count on their help.” |
–Midland Engine, Inc. |
Delivery available in bulk or multi-package units
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