Redline Vs. Amsoil Vs. GM fluids

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May 24, 2009 | 03:44 AM

LS WON

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Redline Vs. Amsoil Vs. GM fluids

On the C-6 Corvette 2005 with A-4 transmission and rear differential which fluid do you prefer to use and why?

May 24, 2009 | 08:51 AM

ErnieN85

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I'm pretty much sold on Redline. I've used it on the track & street with excellent results for four years now. when i replaced the clutch packs in my differential last fall 100,000 miles on it the gears and bearings were like new!

May 24, 2009 | 07:58 PM

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I have Redline in my rear diff and can't tell the difference but on the manual trans Redline make the shifting alot easier and smoother. Total day and night difference from factory.

May 24, 2009 | 08:03 PM

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I'm sticking with GM. Everything works fine and I see no reason to change.

May 24, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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I'm sticking with GM. Everything works fine and I see no reason to change.

On the C-6 I was lucky and didn't have the rear end chatter like most did.

May 24, 2009 | 09:26 PM

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On the C-6 I was lucky and didn't have the rear end chatter like most did.

I did and the dealer changed it with the new fluid. Have had no problems since.

May 24, 2009 | 09:45 PM

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I did and the dealer changed it with the new fluid. Have had no problems since.

Hopefully the chatter won't return on this new LS Dexron fluid like it did on the old GM fluid.

May 24, 2009 | 09:49 PM

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Some swear by the other brands but it seems hard to actually tell any difference between them.

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May 24, 2009 | 09:57 PM

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Some swear by the other brands but it seems hard to actually tell any difference between them.

That would be Amsoil Severe Gear with the slip addictive.

May 24, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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I've never had the rear chatter but I change the fluid every 2 years anyway with the GM stuff because it sits through the winter and I've been told moisture can develop. If someone could have a scientific study with the available products I would go with the one that comes out on top.

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