Change Tranny Fluid HUGE DIFFERENCE with REDLINE

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Oct 11, 2008 | 02:07 AM

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ScoobySAM

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I have been posting back and forth with Erik in another thread. He is unsure of the GL-4 rating at this second and is checking into it. That is the big concern. I am sure the fluid will work relatively well even though I believe it is a Hydro-Cracked product.

Doc

that is seriously messed up if it is not gl4 fluid and he stated and sold it to me.

I paid 58.99 for it and would have gotten amsoil tranny fluid if i knew he was unsure of it. wth

I just searched google and it says that it is a gl4 fluid. whew, big relief

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Oct 11, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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That was the question....

Could you provide me that link via email ? I'd appreciate it.

Next time, try our MTG... If you have any performance mods to increase power, or track the car, our MTG 75W-90 is the hot ticket.. I have several Professional EVO Racing Teams buying it by the pail ...

If it is stock, not tracked or driven hard, our MTF is a match for the OEM Fluid.

Doc

Oct 11, 2008 | 09:10 PM

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it isnt the exact site but if you just search castrol syntorq LT 75w85 on google there are some threads about people using it and the gl4 rating.

Oct 11, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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Before I made a recommendation, I called my Tech Department and talked to the Senior Tech.

He said the same thing I was thinking. The shockproof, due to being a petroleum oil forms a wax buildup in parts of the transmission. We agree that the only way to suitably flush the tranny would be to run the AMSOIL MTG which has Esters. Esters are a great cleaning agent.

Do a short cycle on the change interval with the MTG... say 5000 miles and then change fluid again with MTG.

Doc

I got your quote, I will buy some when I get paid, which is going to be a NICE check as I worked hella overtime this month.

How many of these 5K mile "flushes" with the MTG would you recommend?

-E

Oct 12, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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I got your quote, I will buy some when I get paid, which is going to be a NICE check as I worked hella overtime this month.

How many of these 5K mile "flushes" with the MTG would you recommend?

-E

Hard to say, but I think 1 should suffice.

I put in a lot of "OT" at times too..... OT = "Own Time" for me

Doc

Oct 12, 2008 | 04:01 PM

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it isnt the exact site but if you just search castrol syntorq LT 75w85 on google there are some threads about people using it and the gl4 rating.

I cannot find anything "Officially" on this product.... All I find is a bunch of people saying it is GL-4... It may be... IF there is such a product...

I see prices of $6.00-7.00 per qt which tells me that it is most likely a Hydro-Cracked Product.

Doc

Oct 12, 2008 | 04:02 PM

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hey oildoc i sent you a pm, could ya respond to it

Mar 10, 2011 | 11:53 AM

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I agree, much smoother

Mar 10, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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PromDizzle

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put good redline stuff in mine and much much smoother, had to be around 10km/h or less to pop into first, after switching gear i did a little test and it went in at 35-40.

Mar 11, 2011 | 08:33 AM

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i run 1 qt lightweight shock proof 2 qt 75w90 REDLINE in the TRANNY
and 1 qt lightweight shockproof in the TC

so far no issues and seems quiter but the twin disc makes up for the noise lol