Re: "Redline" synthetic transmission oil?

["Steven M.Dristy, Jr." <soundwve@xxxxxxx>]

I used their engine oil in an '84 Cherokee with a high compression 2.46L
4-banger, and had no problems with oil breakdown. I currently use Redline
75W140 in my '02 Dodge Ram 1-ton axles, and I haven't had a problem in 2,800
miles (and it is still a medium brown). I won't use the auto tranny lube at
all, warranty issues with DC.

 How long was it before he got it changed? I won't run ANY gear lube longer
than 18 months or 30,000 miles before changing it. (Arctic environment.) 6
months or 15,000 miles if I'm hauling my slide-in camper.

The company's products were supposedly made initally for racing, and have
since been refomulated for heavy-duty use. (Or so they say.) For the VW
Golf, I'd suggest using Mobil 1 instead. More cost effective, and it will
provide the same level of protection. I'll be using Mobil 1 in my diesel's
engine when it hits 40,000 for that reason. Red Line just costs too much!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Nelson Architect" <bonarch@xxxxxxx>
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 7:25 AM
Subject: "Redline" synthetic transmission oil?


> My son just had his '93 VW Golf serviced and the tech noticed that the
> tranny oil was very thin and clear - it had started out as 75-90 bright
red
> gear lube.  Any other experiences with this very expensive ($20/L)
> product? - or any other Redline product?
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> B. Nelson
> '69 Javelin SST 343
> '68 AMX I6 project
> '70 AMX 360
> '82 Spirit GT partsmobile
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