Is Glycoshell still made?

Our shell supplier has told us it is no longer made , they have been supplying us an equivalent antifreeze instead for the last few months .

 

If you're only topping off the tank a little then just put in some deionised water. If you must put in antifreeze then you can use any Glycol based brand (usually coloured blue) - whatever you do don't put in Organic Acid Technology (OAT) antifreeze (usually red in colour).

 

Interesting I had no idea, I´ve been searching a lot for it. Before I could find it in any shell gas station but last month when I did my fluid change I couldn´t find it. I had to use the bmw antifreeze which was the only one I found to be blue and to be used by many fchatters.

 

I don't know if is compatible but Honda anti-freeze is blue, and most of their motors are all aluminum.



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I just top off with distilled or deionised water. If you keep up with your maintenance, you shouldn't have to do anything. If you just have to put something in the car to feel better, keep a jug of Prestone Extended Life in your garage.

 

They carry all shell products.

Www.mil-specproducts.com

 

Confusion? the mil-specproducts.com web site indicates that the Glycoshell concentrate IS an OAT based antifreeze. Did I misread?

 

Isn't it better to find something that works well and is commonly available so that if you ever need more you can get it anywhere. What happens if you blow a coolant hose one day and need to fill it and you have to mail order the stuff ?

Oh yeah, my car has Glycoshell in it right now but next time I flush it out I would prefer to use something I can find anywhere assuming it works and does not damage anything. I would assume any coolant made for all aluminium engines is fine, like someone already said Honda coolant for example, I would prefer something I can get at a autoparts store.

 

If you are looking for the BRAND shell glycoshell they have it in the stock, so what is the confusion.

Sark

 

This should answer you question. Valvaline GO5 should be perfect choice.
Sark

http://www.corriboil.com/uploads/documents/Glycoshell%20(Pdf).pdf

 

Please see the attached Shell specification - 2nd page, 4th paragraph:

EDIT: I see that someone has already posted the exact same spec sheet!!
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Zerex G-05 contains nitrites (quantity not specified) whereas Glycoshell apparently is nitrite free. Any concerns?

 

I have both versions of Glycoshell (Longlife-blue and Longtime-pink) in stock for my Service Department. I have the blue in litre bottles for my OTC Clients but cannot yet get the pink in liters. My backup for that is Pentosin SF.

 

In that case Use Pentosine SF Products as Ferrari delears use it.
Sark

 

Yes, I heard the same thing about not mixing coolants because they might gel up, never heard of that until I owned a Ferrari. I had a coolant leak when I bought my 360 so I had to find and put in Glycoshell since that was in my car, luckily my dealer had it. Once everything is sealed up, I would like to flush out the entire system and put something in that I can get locally and easily but I will flush the system first.

 

What do you guys think of running Zerex G-48? I found online that Comma Xstream G48 mentions it protects Ferrari (page 2 of their BASF approval letter 2017) but I could not find it in the USA. I am not sure if it is the same as the Zerex G-48 but it does meet the same specs of Glycoshell and is Blue in color (ASTM D 3306, ASTM D 4985 and SAE J 1034).

 

Zerex G-48 is generally not recommended for cars with wet cylinder liners. G-05 works fine, but needs to be changed at least every two years. One of the newer OAT coolants will work with our wet cylinder walls, but I have not researched them enough for a recommendation, since I use G-05.. The additives in OAT coolant will last about 5 years, but G-05's additives are shot after two years.

 

Thank you for the information, I have also heard of 360 owners using Pentosin NF Blue? Any thoughts on using Pentosin? Just wondering. I will probably flush and use G-05

 

Zerex G-05 is what I put in all my client's cars. All coolants should be changed at least every two years.

 

A friend of mind stopped by a Ferrari dealership and they sell Pakelo Coolant G48® Blue Green. Anyone ever use this stuff? I have also been told that BMW G48 blue and Zerex G48 are all compatible. Not sure but will probably Zerex G05

 

I would not put G48 in a Ferrari. G05 was just updated in 2020 with the latest additives and specifically states it protects engines with wet liners.