Oils - Engine, Gearbox, Which Ones And Where To Get?

[Ionos]

Hi all,

Went down to autobahn today to pick up some Redline shockproof, but it seems they don't sell it anymore.

Where can I get some in Adelaide? Northern suburbs preferred if possible.

Cheers.

Edited December 16, 2007 by Ionos

[heslo]

I know Motortraders have it; that's where I got mine from

[bum_spec]

I know Motortraders have it; that's where I got mine from

yep, motortraders on south road sell it

[DIOR 33]

dont use redline in your gear box its not good for jap gear boxs ask michael at auto barn mile end and mark tillbrook as the components in the oil isnt good and can cause alot of damage!!

[ISC-Performance]

Would be very interested to know if the above is true as redline shockproof has given me better results then any other gearbox oil I've used.

Ryan

[Ionos]

Well, all reports I've heard are that it can work wonders on a worn gearbox. I've got a bad crunch going into 5th gear. I also used it in my last skylines with no dramas, but open to hearing alternatives short of a gearbox recondition.

[SLED]

dont use redline in your gear box its not good for jap gear boxs ask michael at auto barn mile end and mark tillbrook as the components in the oil isnt good and can cause alot of damage!!

Hey Kel, nice to meet you the other night...........do you know what these guys recommend for a GTR engine and driveline and if so, any chance of putting bit of a list together, I should be dropping all the oils cos who knows when they were done....I've only had the car for 4 weeks.

[typevu]

Anyone know where I can get Motul Chrono 300V for less than $145(4L + 2L) at Autobarn?

[ISC-Performance]

Anyone know where I can get Motul Chrono 300V for less than $145(4L + 2L) at Autobarn?

From ISC

Ryan

[Rbware]

ISC are the best i get all my oil's from them

[Hotwire]

Ryan, whats the price for 5L of 8100 XCess??

oil change time for the 33

[typevu]

From ISC

Ryan

Awesome I'll give ya a visit sometime real soon!

[ted180]

pretty sure supercheap auto do redline.

or maybe it was sprints. one of the 2 does it.

[Ryanrb25]

guys, how much oil goes in a 25 box?

[Hotwire]

Approx 3.5-3.8L.. mine took about 3.6 last time I changed to fill to the bottom of the filler plug.

[SLED]

Hey guys, I know you probably already have your favourite brands of engine oils (generally Synthetic) but has anyone considered ULX-110 which has all the advantages of Synthetic without losing the advantages of Mineral based oils. A guy that I worked with at Adelaide Engine Service for many years is the National Distributor for the oil which is now used by many Top Fuelers around the world including my mate Marco Elbe who runs a 6 sec Keith Black '57 Chev that you may have seen at the Extreme Horsepower Show...if you knew what Marco has spent on that engine you know he wouldn't use a mineral based oil unless it was fully tested and proven.....here's an extract from their website;

http://www.ulx110.com/

Performance Advantages: Our multi-grade oils for gas and special fuels such as top fuel and alcohol have been designed with the help of some of the top engine builders in the United States. Demulsifiers and anti-scuff agents have been added for extended protection. Dyno tests have consistently shown an increase in horsepower consistent with synthetic oils but with none of the bad side effects such as scuffed cylinders and piston skirts, detonation, and weak spark due to wet plugs. Better oil pressure during severe and continuous service applications along with a reduction in oil temperature of 20F or more is also a plus. Our 2 friction modifiers work together to coat internal engine parts which results in protection at start up, and reduction of internal friction by 38%. This results in reduced fuel consumption of 8% or more in most vehicles.

Like I said, I'm good mates with the National Distributor and would be happy to approach him for a group buy if the interest was there....ULX-110 may even help the well known problem with RB engines where too much oil hangs around upstairs causing alot of blow-by.

[skylineguy19]

i have redline in my 31, running 25 box, has made the box feel alot better since going to it, been in there for a few months now, cops a thrashing once a month and no dramas yet.

I have also heard this theory too of it being bad but thought i would try for myself and my mechanics said it is a good oil and the amount of hours they have put into that car i doubt they would wanna put anything bad in it.

Oh and where to get it - fours n more can get the stuff in, would probly be cheaper through motor traders though.

Edited December 16, 2007 by skylineguy19

[Ionos]

Hi gang,

Changed the thread topic since I got my answer, and some good discussion going on.

RB25DET gearbox takes 2.8L - more will go in but will cause problems. Some people fill it to the brim, that is not correct! You wouldn't fill your engine with oil to the brim would you?

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ch...+oil&st=20#

Cheers.

[ISC-Performance]

Ryan, whats the price for 5L of 8100 XCess??

oil change time for the 33

$55 mate.

Ryan

[Madaz]

Good idea sled im open to alternatives