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  1. Bravoman

    Bravoman Rookie

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    #1 Bravoman, Jun 17, 2014
    I just purchased a 2004 360 Spider and noticed the coolant needs to be topped off, reading the service manual, it refers to Shell GLYCOSHELL, I have searched for this brand and having no luck, do I really need to buy this or can I use a different brand?

    Thanks
    Giovanni
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tazandjan, Jun 18, 2014
    Giovanni- A really good coolant if you like sulfites is Zerex G-05, and if you prefer one without sulfites, Zerex G-48. Sulfites help prevent erosion of wet cylinder liners and that is what I use.
     
  3. Mozella

    Mozella Formula Junior

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    #3 Mozella, Jun 18, 2014
    I think you mean nitrite, not sulfite.
     
  4. Bravoman

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    #4 Bravoman, Jun 18, 2014
    Thank You Terry sounds like Zerex G-05 is the way to go, also the manual is suggesting 95-98 unleaded oct, what type of gas to you recommend, there is a place that sell NON-ethanol 93 gas that I would like to use, but scared to try it.
    Giovanni
     
  5. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    #5 Need4Spd, Jun 18, 2014
    You need to use coolants compatible with aluminum systems. Many Euro car makers sell these (e.g. BMW).

    A good primer on cooling systems. Learning Coolant Fundamentals
     
  6. Tim1137

    Tim1137 Formula Junior

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    #6 Tim1137, Jun 18, 2014
    I would just go to your local BMW store and buy coolant there.
     
  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 tazandjan, Jun 18, 2014
    Zerex G-05 and the BMW coolant are essentially identical.

    Correct, I meant nitrites. Both G-05 and G-48 are sulphur free.
     
  8. Mardi Gras

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    #8 Mardi Gras, Jun 19, 2014
    For information on gasoline go to the site "top tier gasoline, then click retailers"
     

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