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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Chemwarrior
I recommend using OEM fluids for your transfer cases and using Redline MT90 for your transmission.

I can't believe you don't have a socket large enough to undo your transmission fluid bolt. I guess I just accumulated a lot of tools through the years.
Do you recommend getting your transfer case fluid changed at the same time as your trans fluild?

What's hesitating me from buying Redline or Royal Purple or even GM-Synchromesh is something about ...its good at first for like 2k miles and then it gets bad.

How is your experience?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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for the tc and the rear diff i'd recommend using the diaqueen lsd oil.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dammit Cubs
Do you recommend getting your transfer case fluid changed at the same time as your trans fluild?

What's hesitating me from buying Redline or Royal Purple or even GM-Synchromesh is something about ...its good at first for like 2k miles and then it gets bad.

How is your experience?
It is not necessary to change your differentials as often as your transmission fluid. I would definitely recommend using OEM (LSD Diaqueen) for the differentials, but you will hear many different opinions on what to use for your tranny fluid. I have used Royal Purple, LeadingEdge, and currently just put in Redline MT90 with a splash of Heavyshock. I would recommend Redline MT90 out of those three choices. You won't hear any bad things about Redline. I would suggest doing a search and see all the positive things said about it, but in the end it is your choice.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Anyone have a good recommendation on a pump because I got a crappy one. Every time I try to change my TC, it just spits right back out after like two pumps.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Chemwarrior
It is not necessary to change your differentials as often as your transmission fluid. I would definitely recommend using OEM (LSD Diaqueen) for the differentials, but you will hear many different opinions on what to use for your tranny fluid. I have used Royal Purple, LeadingEdge, and currently just put in Redline MT90 with a splash of Heavyshock. I would recommend Redline MT90 out of those three choices. You won't hear any bad things about Redline. I would suggest doing a search and see all the positive things said about it, but in the end it is your choice.
So you recommend the REDLINE MT90 over the REDLINE MTL.

Isn't MT90 thicker?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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it's very easy to do yourself. I guess that's normal for a shop to charge that amount.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dammit Cubs
So you recommend the REDLINE MT90 over the REDLINE MTL.

Isn't MT90 thicker?
Redline MTL is for Stock daily drivers ( EVO daily driver ??) under 250 Lb Ft Torque

If you are going to use Redline, stay away from the Shock Proof..

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SpyderTB
i feel its time for a trans fluid change with my evo. So i called Ivey Tune in Jersey they said the price would be $154 using Redline fluid is that high or the norm?
That must have been for trans, transfer case, and rear.
Seems pretty normal to me, but do it yourself if you are in a pinch.

Sean
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