Chris32 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Changing gearbox and diff oil over the weekend, thinking of using some Redline lightweight shockproof in the 'box and heavyweight in the diff Anyone have any thoughts weather this is a good thing or not, or any recommendations? Chris Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Trainer Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Yep good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-923742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindflux Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I havnt run it but i know people who sware by it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-924936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 There is a pretty long thread about the virtues of Redline and the cases for and against floating around the forum somewhere. Could be worth a search? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-924960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
51jay Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Its pretty much a race oriented oil if you don't mind changing it every 5000Klm go for it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-925486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris32 Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 5000kms! I want something that will last at least 30,000km maybe redline isnt for me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-925495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voityR33 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 It lasts longer than 5000km's have a look at the techinical data on the redlinde site they reckon that it was last up to 4 times the regular change interval. e.g on a normal car the service book states 60,000km change redline reckon it could last up to 240,000km's. maybe engine oil yes but not gear oil. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-925582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb25 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Its pretty much a race oriented oil if you don't mind changing it every 5000Klm go for it i agree -rb25 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-925654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris32 Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 What oils would you guys reccomend then?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-926445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIGOLO Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I would'nt use the shockproof as the website states its not good for synchros. The redline product book recommends MTL-90 for R33 Skyline and thats what i got - havn't put it in yet though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris32 Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I have got some shockproof, hopefully going in this weekend Where did you guys come up with the idea you have to change it so regularly?? on the container it says its good for 400,000kms Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 it's liquid GOLD!!! I've used it and couldnt be happier... no more crunching.... EVER and my box was horrible before it..... I would never use anything but Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb25 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Where did you guys come up with the idea you have to change it so regularly?? from personal experience. i think alot of people are feeling the 'placebo' effect of this oil. imho it is for race use only. i had to ditch it after about 4000km, it had turned to water and the box was grinding really really bad. i use a castrol fully synthetic now and its excellent. -rb25 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris32 Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 interesting, as the place where I bought it says that they have used it in many cars, and have no problems at all. Everyone who I have spoken to locally have nothing but praise for the stuff I guess there is only one way for me to find out if it will work for me I will be sure to post the results up anyway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I've been running it in my box for 3 years, about 40,000klm including track days and it still seems fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benm Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 About 9-12mths (15-20k km) and my gearbox needs the redline replaced. Another $110 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-937884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolinator Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 im using it and my Gb is nice and smooth, rb25 i see you again forgot to mention you used superlightweight im using lightweight-blue and my box feels nice, it was a pig before under load shifting into 4th, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-938535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2000 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 i was about to say...... blue for gearbox NOT yellow Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-938711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb25 Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 the blue is too heavy. thats why it hides crunching problems.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-938805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_350GT Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I have used the Redline Product (Lightweight shockproof) for both trans and diff. And would recommend it. My gearbox used to crunch 5th over 100 and wasn't smooth in changes, now 5th doesn't crunch no matter what speed and shifting could not be any smoother. I have had the stuff in my car for just under 5000. Still performing like the day I put it in. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/45341-redline-opinions/#findComment-938963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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