Hi!

I have used Redline Synthetic Oil in my '89 for some time and like it a great deal, but am wondering what other people think of it (other than that it's awfully expensive--I agree!).

Cheers,

/s/ Chris Kennedy

 

uh oh.

Another Oil thread


Matt383

 

I am a big fan of Redline too. I use the 10w-40 in a 94 LT1 that is track driven. In my application, the oil is changed every 3000-3500 miles, which includes about 12-14 hours of track use where is oil temp is 285+ F. My oil temp at the track actually dropped a consistent 5-10 degrees when I switched from RL 10w-30 to the 10W-40. I use used oil analysis(UOA) to monitor the wear levels and adjust the weight and type of oil. I use the Amsoil EAO oil filter, which is also quite good.

 

0-20 racing oil is a favorite of mine.

 

redline oil is virtually the best synthetic money can buy

 

....Ah, but what brand filter do you use....

 

Better than Mobil 1? Prove it.

 

Better than Penzoil Platinum ( half the price) prove it...

 

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to reply to my question.

The gentleman I've quoted really does ask a good question, and one that I have heard before from friends. I would agree that it is difficult to believe that the huge development money available to Mobil has NOT resulted in the better synthetic. In the final analysis, I can only tell people two things: I have never, personally, in the case of Mobil 1, seen any of the claimed advantages. Well taken care of engines have not run better or lasted longer with it, and in one case I had the car from new. With Redline, I have seen seen engines run well and use less oil, and this is with used cars and with a used car whose engine I had rebuilt and then started using Redline, again, after stopping using Redline well before the rebuild and switching to Mobil 1. One additional point is that Redline seems to have kept a bit more constant (and higher) oil pressure under hard use. Whether that's good or bad I don't know, but Mobil 1 has dropped to a pressure I have been uncomfortable with.

From a marketing standpoint, I am getting tired of seeing all these new versions of Mobil 1, each of which seems to say the same thing as to protection---the subtext here is that all prior Mobil 1 versions weren't doing what they were claiming. Pretty annoying and confusing.

Regards,

/s/ Chris Kennedy

 

Mobile 1 rocks!!!! LOOK IT UP!

 

But only with a 180 thermostat!

 

Chris, I have had great luck with Mobil One, Amsoil, and Royal Purple (currently using Royal Purple). After reading your post and going to their web site http://www.redlineoil.com/ I will give them a shot this spring and let you know. Who knows, you may have a conversion. Jack

 

I used RedLine when I first purchased the car.......then it became to hard to find. Great oil!!!!

 

I use Mobile 1 in the motor......redline in everything else....

 

I use Mobile 1 because my 92 has always had it in it. But I have several friends who use Redline in their racing cars as well as their personal vehicles. After seeing the engines after teardown, I have to say the oil does provide excellent protection with little wear. I will be dropping my oil pan soon to replace it with a larger one and will have a chance to see how a 70,000 mile engine looks that has always used Mobile 1. I will bet that it looks pretty good. To be able to say if there are any real differences, a comparison of the two oils and the additive packages they use needs to be listed.

Just a matter of interest; several years ago an oil company sought us as a new customer, wanting us to use and sell their oils; both in bulk and in different size containers. Having an oil lab on premises, we purchased their oil off the shelf and, when analyzed, found they were using recycled oil and promoting it as new. They no longer operate in this area at least.

I do not believe that Mobile or Redline would do this, just saying there are some dishonest companies in the marketplace.
Bernie

 

Two things to consider here, one the synthetic oils allow you to use thinner oils which lubricate better than dino oils resulting in less drag, and two, synthetic oils allow you to run hotter without breaking down. Guess what they use in jet engines------your right --synthetics. Now the question is which is better, Redline or Mobil 1? GM went with Mobil 1 for a reason when the LT1 was born. It needed the oil that would allow the engine to run hotter for emmissions.

Next, Mobil is trying to market their product and the public always likes a new fresh approach. Just read the labels and you'll be able to figure which oil you need. You're smart enough for that, hey, you bought a Vette. I'm sure Redline is just fine. Mobil 1 has worked for most of us and why rock the boat?

 

I use it in my 95 also (5W-30). I have also used Mobil 1 in the past (5W-30). The only difference I have seen in my DD is a slightly lower oil temp and bit quicker warm up in the mornings. Having said this - I am going to stick with Red Line.

 

Mobile 1 works best with 160. If you also got a airfoil, then you should use redline.

 

but not if you have a K & N filter with a cut lid

 

Chris, you run an airfoil, don't you?