It's fine. Just not as good, and will not last as long as the OEM coolant. Wait 3 years or so, and then flush and get OEM. Better get something out of it. It's still compatible.
Pros: still compatible
Cons: not as good, won't last
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Bmw original coolant is the only way to go. I made the mistake of using shell coolant once and it froze, causing a hole in my radiator.
Cons: froze, caused radiator damage
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i use the shell anti freeze it says it safe on aluminum blocks .. so it has a lower corrosion factor.. (aluminum corrodes easly)..
Pros: safe on aluminum blocks
Cons: aluminum corrodes easily
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What we know about Shell antifreeze
The brand is registered in Netherlands.
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Currently there are 3 reviews and 10 votes. Average rating — 2.6 out of 5. Vote balance: 5 up, 5 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of Shell antifreeze:
- Smell - sweet coolant odor signals leaks that can lead to overheating - rated ambivalently. 3 points out of 5.
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- Temperature stability - gauge stays steady during drives when coolant is healthy - rated positively. 4 points out of 5.
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