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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Redline fluids and other fluids

Anyone using redline fluids? What does everyone use? What do you like- what don't you like? What fluids do you use other than redline? Thanks in advance for any feedback. -Kyle
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Good morning from the left coast.i've been using Redline 5-30 oil and MT90
transaxle fliud sense my 3000 mile oil change.the MT90 for me smoothed out
shifting and the 5-30 seemed the logical choice for a oil change,was'nt going
to let factory oil sit in the pan for 10,000 miles.i'm happy with the Redline
product line
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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I also changed out the factory oil with 5W-30 Redline at 2,000 miles.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Redline plus MotorSilk

I began using Redline 5-30 at 1,000 miles. Cold start problem started at 2,000 miles. I added 16 oz. of MotorSilk at 4,000 miles. At the same time I also had the GIAC flash, but I have been very pleased with the engine smootheness, and when I did the MotorSilk and GIAC my cold start problem disappeared completely. What caused the "cure", I don't know... but I'm quite happy. Current mileage on my MCS "SMARTY" is 6,000.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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I use Redline lubricants throughout during racing season. (Mobil1 5W-30 in winter to save a few bucks) If you replace all the fluids at once you should notice (I did anyway) smoother performance especially at the top of the RPM range. Shifts better too, especially in cold weather.

One warning about Redline. READ THE BOTTLE! It says, NOT FOR ENGINES WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES.
 
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