How Important are Antifreeze / Coolants?

If your cooling system can’t handle the heat (literally or figuratively,) engine failure isn’t far off – it’s estimated that 50% of all engine failures are associated with problems regarding the cooling system. It is essential you’re assured that the antifreeze/coolant in use is well suited to your engine’s specific needs.

Prevent Overheating

Coolants circulate through an engine’s radiator, reducing the pitting of metal surfaces and removing excess heat that would otherwise damage the engine; extended life coolants with OAT* (Organic Acid Technology) provide improved heat transfer

Protect Against Corrosion

Antifreeze/coolant protects both metallic and non-metallic parts functioning within the engine and cooling system

Avoid Damage from Extreme Temperatures

Coolant properties raise the boiling point (while antifreeze properties lower the freezing point) of the partial-water fluids running through your engine, preventing the damage that would otherwise come from extreme temperatures

Impact Life of Water Pump

A nitrite-free antifreeze/coolant* doesn’t contain abrasive silicates and can therefore extend the life of the water pump

*Such as Rotella ELC NF

With something so essential to your vehicle’s functionality, quality should be prioritized. All the products in Shell’s antifreeze/coolant range (including Rotella ELC NF) were made to invest in your vehicle: Midtex Oil carriers their full line, and we’re ready to have a chat about which product will serve you and your machine best.