Light-duty antifreeze/coolants
Our light-duty antifreeze/coolants include Shellzone® Dex-Cool® Extended Life, Shellzone® Multi-Vehicle Extended Life ELC AFC and Shellzone® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant. These products are designed to provide heat and corrosion protection for light-duty and passenger vehicles.

Shellzone® Dex-Cool® Extended Life*
Shellzone® Dex-Cool® Extended Life* is designed for automotive engines and many electric and hybrid vehicles to provide superior protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. Approved for GM DEX-COOL® applications.

Shellzone® Multi-Vehicle Extended Life* ELC AFC
Shellzone® Multi-Vehicle Extended Life* ELC AFC protects automotive and light-truck engines year-round from freezing and overheating and offers corrosion protection for aluminum, brass, cast iron, copper, steel, and solder.
Product Approvals | ShellZone DEX-COOL |
ShellZone Multi-Vehicle |
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ASTM D3306 | M | M |
BS 6580 | R | R |
NFR – 15601 | R | R |
JIS K 2234 | M | M |
Audi TL-774-F | M | R |
Ford WSS- M97B44D | A | R |
GMW3420 (GM 6277M) | A | R |
MAN 324SF->SNF | R | R |
Nissan NES 5059 LLC | R | R |
Peugeot B 71 5110 | R | R |
Renault Type D | R | R |
SEAT TL-774-F | M | R |
SKODA TL-774-F | M | R |
VW TL-774-F | M | R |
GB29743-2013 | M | M |
A: Approved; M: Meets or exceeds; R: Recommended for use

Shellzone® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
Shellzone® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant is a conventional light duty, low silicate AFC designed for light duty cars and trucks. This product is suitable for HD diesel engines when treated with SCAs and maintained regularly.
Product Approvals | ShellZone |
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ASTM D3306 | M |
ASTM D4985 | M |
BS 6580 | R |
NFR 15-601 | R |
GM 1825M / 1899M | M |
Chrysler MS-7170 | M |
Ford ESE- M97B44-A | M |
A: Approved; M: Meets or exceeds; R: Recommended for use
*Shell Rotella® ELCs may be used up to 600,000 miles or 12,000 hours of operation in HD diesel applications reducing maintenance costs and downtime compared to conventional, fully formulated AFCs.
Passenger car maintenance requirements vary.
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Shell Rotella® ELC Nitrite Free Antifreeze/Coolant
The ideal product for mixed fleets including commercial heavy-duty diesel and natural-gas trucks, light-duty trucks and passenger cars. This product is designed to be compatible with engines powered by diesel, gasoline, LNG, CNG, waste natural gas and biofuels.

Shell Rotella® ELC
Shell Rotella® Extended Life Coolant is designed to go 600,000 on-highway miles and provide overall reduction in cooling system maintenance.

Shell HD Phosphate Free AFC
Shell HD Phosphate Free Antifreeze/Coolant provides complete engine and cooling system protection offered for customers wanting a fully formulated coolant in a wide variety of commercial trucks and equipment.

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