i was told to use shockproof cos my box needed a very thin fluid
something close to the weight of a auto tranny fluid
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i was told to use shockproof cos my box needed a very thin fluid
something close to the weight of a auto tranny fluid
I used redline mtf too. Is it the blue stuff? I used it for a year with no problems.
i was told to use the shockproof. The mechanic knows the oils well so i trusted his decision in which one to use.
Is it blue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Civic Type R
I cant remember the exact name of the redline product i used.
Blue stuff??? isn't that Royal Purple??
I swear some of you guys are just driving too ruff!!...... btw what clutches are you guys using and style of driving? Be honsest!
i think its the yellow stuff.
I have a rebuilt upgraded clutch to a 1500lb pressure plate.
The mechanic was told that too.
yer thats it mate :P
evil stuff
farrrk the container looks crappy already - looks cheapo man!
hey watch it civicboy
thats my container ;)
its been sittin in my garage for the past 8 months or so
and at $113, it aint cheap
ok i got some feedback from Redline ... (courtesy of a good friend who got me onto the stuff.)
Below are the results from the Red Line Oil web site Contact Form.
Request Type : Technical Request
below is what was sent from Redline America....
>In the Honda/Acura transaxles I would recommend the Red Line MTL for all
>around use. The MTL has proven to perform and protect well in these
>transaxles.
>
>The ShockProof gear lubes are designed and better suited to racing use,
>they contain a friction modifier and can be too slippery for most synchro
>applications as well as not having the low temperature characteristics of
>our other products.
>
>Regards, Dave
>Red Line Oil
conclusion.. (from mate email to me)
The "MT" series seems best. IF (and I do stress IF)
the problems lead to the gear oil I would suggest taking it up with Tim (Slako) and asking him why he didnt refer you to the MTL or MT-90 like we saw online the other day. As I still believe Redline to be one of the best products on the market... provided you select the correct range! ; /
I personally still think the highest probablility is that the previous owner
has had some "fun" shall we say, before selling the box to you.
i reckon it's the shockproof ;)
i don't think the transmission would fail in the space of a couple of days like that...
if you check the redline website, they even stress to NOT use one of the shockproof oils unless you are racing.