Rotella ELC

[MinamiKotaro]

This stuff is on clearance at work. Any reason NOT to use it in a gas engine? (e.g., the Saturd, the old white van, and my Polaris)

 

[CT8]

Click here for the spec sheet.

 

[MinamiKotaro]

Quote:
ethylene glycol based coolant for heavy-duty diesel, gasoline and natural gas powered engines


Guess I'll snap it up.

 

[George7941]

Just something to consider - Shell recommends their nitrite-free coolants, Rotella ELC Nitrite Free and Rotella ELC Ultra for maximum protection for aluminium radiators and aluminium heater cores.
http://rotella.shell.com/products/antifreeze-coolant.html
If cost was not a factor, then the Ultra or the Nitrite Free Rotella ELCs is a better choice.

 

[MinamiKotaro]

Originally Posted By: George7941
Just something to consider - Shell recommends their nitrite-free coolants, Rotella ELC Nitrite Free and Rotella ELC Ultra for maximum protection for aluminium radiators and aluminium heater cores.
http://rotella.shell.com/products/antifreeze-coolant.html
If cost was not a factor, then the Ultra or the Nitrite Free Rotella ELCs is a better choice.


Aha, that's why this stuff is on clearance. It doesn't say "nitrite free" anywhere on it. The new ones we've been getting in do. I can use the ELC in the old van, I guess.