Redline oil experiences?
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by bnpb
Anyone have any opinions on Redline oil? 
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I have used their products in the past, and several of my cars still have their D4 transmission fluid in them. However, based on the used oil analysis I have seen on Bobistheoilguy.com, their oils do not provide stellar results and I think you can actually do better with another oil product. Royal Purple do not do well either.
Burning Brakes
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From: Laguna Woods, CA
Originally Posted by bnpb
Anyone have any opinions on Redline oil?
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Garibaldi
Safety Car
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From: Vancouver Washington
I've used the Redline DT-4 auto transmission fluid is several MN6s with absolutely stellar results. Much smoother shifting. Also used the differential oil in my 1T and reduced the rear end temp by over 100 degrees.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fredericksburg VA
I was told by a GM tech that the Redline ester based fluid is NOT compatible with the M6 and the Rear diff on my 99C5, but I had already installed some... However, Before I found this out, I developed a leak between the Differential and Trannsmission mount seal and will now have to replace that seal, as even with the new fluid in it, I'm still losing fluid there... The axle seal leaks developed along with it, but was fixed with the new seals and swapping to ASMOIL... I'm using Amsoil in everything I own!
To each his own!
Mike
To each his own!
Mike
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by JC in XTC5
Have Redline D4-ATF in the M6 for over a year with no issues.
Also use their Complete Fuel System Cleaner about once or twice a year and works great.
Also use their Complete Fuel System Cleaner about once or twice a year and works great.
Last edited by Laguna Blu; Dec 21, 2004 at 01:49 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Ooh Ooh Mr. Carter Mr. Carter... Their Fuel System kit is the POOP! Cured my fuel gage issues with that stuff, where my Amsoil stuff (And I'm a dealer!) wouldn't fix it at all!
Love the Redline FI Cleaners!
Mike
Love the Redline FI Cleaners!
Mike
Racer
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From: Sunnyvale CA
Been running full Redline package in the race car for years...engine, tranny (MTL), and diff (Heavy Shockproof)...never had any issues with seals. For the street cars M1 seems more than adequate.
My recollection of Bob's data put Redline near the top. I'll have to go back and see if that is not true for certain weights, etc.
My recollection of Bob's data put Redline near the top. I'll have to go back and see if that is not true for certain weights, etc.
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From: Dallas Tx
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We use 100% Redline lubricants in our World Challenge race car and we have used them for the past 12 seasons.
Never had a lower end failure, and we swear by it.
Also use the Water Wetter in the cooling system.
Great stuff.
Lou G
PS, Both race cars in this photo use Redline Oils.
Never had a lower end failure, and we swear by it.
Also use the Water Wetter in the cooling system.
Great stuff.
Lou G
PS, Both race cars in this photo use Redline Oils.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Well but lets clarify here... WE're talking about race cars where you guys are dumping the fluids between weekends, if not days... I'm talking street car use...
Again, I only know what I reported as a problem to a tech, and what he told me... Who knows... I also use Redline water wetter as well as the si1 Fuel System...
Mike
Again, I only know what I reported as a problem to a tech, and what he told me... Who knows... I also use Redline water wetter as well as the si1 Fuel System...
Mike
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From: King George VA
Originally Posted by bnpb
Anyone have any opinions on Redline oil?
http://www.realrange.com/shared/oilspecs.pdf
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From: Rogersville TN
My 99 C5 6speed, has been 100% Redline since new, now at 33,000 miles. No leaks, no smoke, shifts great, runs cool. I run Redline in all four of my Ducatis, one has dry clutch, other three wet.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05
I've used their Water Wetter in my 1969 Triumph TR6 and was very satisfied with the results. Old British Sports Cars love to run waaaay hot and after adding WW I noticed themuch lower running temperatures.
Redline is for you. 
