Redline lightweight shockproof ok for tranny ?
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Redline lightweight shockproof ok for tranny ?
Just picked up some bottles of the redline lightweight shockproof gear oil and wanted to hear your thoughts on this oil ? Did you notice smoother shifting how does it hold up etc.. Yes i have searched and really have not found the answer i am looking for thanks guys
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I wouldnt.....Your transmission will get notchy and hard to shift. Use BG or pennzoil synchromesh. I know DSM guys use heavy shockproof mixed with BG in there transmissions and it works well. Unless your going to be racing a lot I would just put straight BG or Penz synchro in it....
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Do not use ANY redline fluids in your driveline unless its the HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof (pink stuff) in the TC.
I've tried the MT-90, MTL, ect in the trans... I had more material on my magnetic drain plug then I've ever seen before.
I only use royal purple 75-90 in the trans and either diaqueen or HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof in the TC, nothing else. I track my car just about everyweek, change all my fluids just about every 3k and have over 70k miles on everything with no problems what so ever.
I've tried the MT-90, MTL, ect in the trans... I had more material on my magnetic drain plug then I've ever seen before.
I only use royal purple 75-90 in the trans and either diaqueen or HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof in the TC, nothing else. I track my car just about everyweek, change all my fluids just about every 3k and have over 70k miles on everything with no problems what so ever.
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
Do not use ANY redline fluids in your driveline unless its the HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof (pink stuff) in the TC.
I've tried the MT-90, MTL, ect in the trans... I had more material on my magnetic drain plug then I've ever seen before.
I only use royal purple 75-90 in the trans and either diaqueen or HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof in the TC, nothing else. I track my car just about everyweek, change all my fluids just about every 3k and have over 70k miles on everything with no problems what so ever.
I've tried the MT-90, MTL, ect in the trans... I had more material on my magnetic drain plug then I've ever seen before.
I only use royal purple 75-90 in the trans and either diaqueen or HEAVYWEIGHT shockproof in the TC, nothing else. I track my car just about everyweek, change all my fluids just about every 3k and have over 70k miles on everything with no problems what so ever.
Another tranny fluid that works well is NEO RHD.
Right now I'm running royal puprle 75w140 and it has been doing well. It shifts a little better than the redline combo also.
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Originally Posted by travman
I wouldnt.....Your transmission will get notchy and hard to shift. Use BG or pennzoil synchromesh. I know DSM guys use heavy shockproof mixed with BG in there transmissions and it works well. Unless your going to be racing a lot I would just put straight BG or Penz synchro in it....
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Well AMS said thats the only oil they run in their trannys , just wanted to know if anyone else in running it , sounds like i should run the 2 bottles of BG and 1 of the redline lightweight .
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i used redline in my 03 8 trans. and t/c and to make a long story short they were both replaced under warranty. Went to BG in trans and diaqueen in t/c and diff. after that and never a problem again. BTW i use BG II in my trans now with diaqueen in t/c and diffs. and everything is as smooth as butter with no noises at all. (06 BR350 IX # 005)
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Originally Posted by SiCKlEyWiKeD
I hear shep himself likes this combo. 2 bottles of BG + 1 bottle of redline heavy shockproof
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May I point your attention to a similar thread we've been having on this topic in the motorsports area:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...1&page=1&pp=15
BTW with a Gear oil cooler setup I run: Tranny - 1 3/4qts Heavyweight, 2 qts MT-90, Transfercase and Rear Diff - 50/50 Heavyweight and 75/90 GL-5 This is with VERY regular changes...as often as after each race weekend based on percieved abuse.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...1&page=1&pp=15
BTW with a Gear oil cooler setup I run: Tranny - 1 3/4qts Heavyweight, 2 qts MT-90, Transfercase and Rear Diff - 50/50 Heavyweight and 75/90 GL-5 This is with VERY regular changes...as often as after each race weekend based on percieved abuse.