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Total is one of the world's largest manufacturers in the field of energy and fuels and lubricants. One of the areas in which the company is engaged is auto chemical goods. It also includes coolants produced using organic, hybrid and silicate technologies.
Line of antifreezes Total Glacelf
The basis of the company's success is keeping up with the times. Modern technologies, new research, dynamic development and the highest quality materials in the production of products make Total popular all over the world.
The Total antifreeze series includes:
- Glacelf Auto Supra;
- Glacelf MDX;
- Glacelf Plus;
- Glacel Classic.
Almost all of these coolants are made using different technologies. Further on each of them in more detail.
Organic Additives Technology
Total Auto Supra 1lThis technology is organic acids. It produces carboxylate antifreezes with a long drain interval and High Quality. This technology includes one antifreeze from the series: Glacelf Auto Supra.
Description of antifreeze Total Glacelf Auto Supra
It is made from high quality monoethylene glycol with a modern package of organic additives.
Auto Supra Antifreeze is the top product of the line. High cooling, protective, anti-corrosion, anti-cavitation, anti-foam properties make it a universal product for all types of engines made of aluminum, cast iron, copper and alloys.
The color of Total Auto Supra antifreeze is red or pink / fluorescent orange. The concentrate requires dilution with distilled water - not less than 33 and not more than 70 percent of antifreeze. Replacement interval - 5 years or 250 thousand km.
This coolant in its properties belongs to the G12 or even G13 standard, surpassing the performance of standard carboxylate fluids.
Antifreeze Total Auto Supra has official approvals the following manufacturers:
- MB Approval 325.3;
- DEUTZ;
- MAN 324 Type SNF;
- FORD;
- AUDI;
- SEAT;
- SKODA;
- VW TL 774 D/F.
Hybrid Additive Technology
Total MDX 1 lThis technology allows the production of hybrid coolants. They combine organic (carbon) and silicate components. The resulting product creates protective layer on the surface of parts and at the same time sends corrosion inhibitors to where it is needed most.
Two coolants have been created using this technology: Glacelf MDX and Glacelf Plus.
Description of antifreezes Total Glacelf MDX and Glacelf Plus
The first of them is an antifreeze concentrate based on monoethylene glycol. Does not contain harmful substances. Protects against freezing depending on the degree of dilution with water.
- DAIMLER CHRYSLER: Approval page 325.0;
- GM-OPEL;
- MAN 324 Type NF ;
- MTU - MTL 5048.
The replacement interval is 2 years. The color of the liquid is green.
Total Plus 1 lTotal Glacelf Plus is another refrigerant produced using hybrid technology. Used in cars and trucks, vans, construction and agricultural vehicles. It has BMW recommendations, Porsche, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen TL 774 C. Can also be used in Chrysler, Ford, Opel, Saab.
Total Glacelf Plus Concentrate can be mixed even with hard water without loss of quality. It has high foam resistance. Replacement is carried out after 250 thousand kilometers or after three years. Color liquid Total Plus blue-green.
Both coolants can be attributed to the G11-G12 standards, as they are created using a hybrid technology that is superior to the standard silicate one.
Mineral Additives Technology
Total Classic 1 lMineral technology produces one silicate antifreeze - Total Glacelf Classic.
Description of antifreeze Total Glacelf Classic.
Classic means classic in the standard sense of the word. This is the most common coolant with a replacement interval of 2 years, with high protective and lubricating properties. The liquid protects well from freezing - depending on percentage water and concentrate. Does not foam, does not boil even at high temperatures.
The color of Total Classic liquid is blue. It does not have special approvals and recommendations from car manufacturers, however, it is truly universal and meets the requirements of the main international standards for antifreeze.
Antifreeze Total Classic refers to the G11 standard used to designate silicate liquids.
Important! All of the above coolants can be mixed with quality analogues having the same base and similar additives. The color of the coolant does not play any role here. However, the problem is that additives from different manufacturers may cancel each other out, resulting in poor performance. Therefore, it is better if the same brand is used as topping up.
Typical characteristics of Total antifreeze
Name | GLACELF AUTO SUPRA | GLACELF MDX | GLACELF Plus | GLACELF CLASSIC | Standard |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Color | Pink (red) - fluorescent orange | Green | blue green | Light blue | Visually |
Density at 15°C | 1,112 | 1,122 | 1,125 | 1,119 | ASTM D1122 |
pH, 50% dilution | 8,6 | 8,15 | 8,4 | - | ASTM D1287 |
Reserve alkalinity (pH 5.5), ml HCl 0.1N | 6,2 | 14,6 | 16 | 11,5 | GFC Pr L-110-03 |
Boiling point (undiluted),ºC | 180 | 160 | 174 | - | ASTM D1120 |
Boiling point (50%), ºC | 110 | - | - | - | ASTM D1120 |
Crystallization start temperature, 50% dilution, ºC | -38 | -37 | -38 | -37 | ASTM D1177 |
How to distinguish a fake
Manufacturer's information on canisters Total
Negative Feedback on that quality antifreeze are often associated with the fact that a fake has come across. This, alas, is not uncommon. Therefore, it is desirable to distinguish one from the other even before pouring into the system and even before purchasing. The following points will help to identify a fake Total:
- the cover for Total products is only black, ribbed, fits snugly against the protective ring;
- canister matte, white;
- the label must indicate the composition, basic recommendations for use, article number, batch number and production date.
In general, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of packaging. It should not have traces of opening, obvious defects, blurry inscriptions and information with errors. In addition, the information is printed in several languages and includes the manufacturer's address and phone number for complaints and suggestions.
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Antifreezes and coolants TOTAL
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA is an antifreeze based on monoethylene glycol and organic corrosion inhibitors with a very long service life.
When mixed with the appropriate amount of water, GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze turns into a coolant recommended for all engines. internal combustion cars and vans, trucks, construction and agricultural machinery. In accordance with French Decree no. 95-326 of March 20, 1995, regarding the distribution of products containing monoethylene glycol, GLACELF AUTO SUPPRA contains additives that give it a bitter taste to prevent accidental ingestion by children or adults.
Benefits
Excellent protection of aluminum water pumps against corrosion, erosion and cavitation.
The heat transfer performance in GLACELF AUTO SUPRA diluted antifreeze remains optimized as its all-organic additives are free of film-forming and oxidizing agents (which themselves form deposits) used in standard coolant technology and eliminate the formation of any deposits, leaving surfaces clean.
The additive package added to GLACELF AUTO SUPRA tells the coolant:
Chemical neutrality (pH 7 - 8.5),
Alkaline reserve (to neutralize acids formed from exhaust gases),
Low tendency to foam (to break down possible foam),
Hard water compatible (up to 40ºF).
Does not contain silicates, phosphates, chromates, nitrites or borates.
The coolant obtained by diluting GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is inert to elastomeric seal parts and paints.
Application
To obtain a coolant that can be used all year round, GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is diluted with demineralized water (< 8ºF).
The frost resistance of the coolant depends on the ratio of GLACELF AUTO SUPRA to water. % volume GLACELF AUTO SUPRA 33 40 50 Temperature at which the first crystals appear, ºC -20 -26 -37 Boiling point, ºC 105 107 110
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is completely safe for use in all engines with aluminum or cast iron cylinder blocks and in cooling systems with aluminum or copper alloy radiators.
650,000 km/8,000 hours/5 years for trucks
250,000 km//5 years for cars.
All antifreezes and coolants based on monoethylene glycol are treated as special industrial waste and must be disposed of in authorized places.
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA is an antifreeze based on monoethylene glycol and organic corrosion inhibitors with a very long service life.
When mixed with the appropriate amount of water, GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze turns into a coolant recommended for all internal combustion engines in passenger cars and vans, trucks, construction and agricultural equipment.
In accordance with French Decree no. 95-326 of March 20, 1995, regarding the distribution of products containing monoethylene glycol, GLACELF AUTO SUPPRA contains additives that give it a bitter taste to prevent accidental ingestion by children or adults.
Exceeding the concentration of more than 70% is not allowed.
· GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is completely safe for use in all engines with aluminum or cast iron cylinder blocks and in cooling systems with aluminum or copper alloy radiators.
650,000 km/8,000 hours/5 years for trucks
250,000 km//5 years for cars.
· All antifreezes and coolants based on monoethylene glycol are treated as special industrial waste and must be disposed of in authorized places.
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA meets the requirements of international standards for antifreezes, as well as the specifications of leading manufacturers.
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is officially approved for use by the following manufacturers:
MB Approval 325.3
MAN 324 Type SNF
· GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is recognized as satisfactory for use in own engines by the following manufacturers:
LEYLAND TRUCKS
GLACELF AUTO SUPRA is the top product in our antifreeze range.
Excellent protection of aluminum water pumps against corrosion, erosion and cavitation.
Heat transfer performance in diluted GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze remains optimized as its all-organic additives do not contain film-forming and oxidizing agents (which themselves
form deposits) used in standard cooler technology and eliminate any deposits, leaving surfaces clean.
The additive package added to GLACELF AUTO SUPRA tells the coolant:
Chemical neutrality (pH 7 - 8.5),
Alkaline reserve (to neutralize acids formed from exhaust gases),
Low tendency to foam (to break down possible foam),
Hard water compatible (up to 40ºF).
· Does not contain silicates, phosphates, chromates, nitrites or borates.
· The coolant obtained by diluting GLACELF AUTO SUPRA antifreeze is inert to elastomeric seal parts and paints.