Redline Shockproof Gear Oil

[NIZ30]

A few people have been wanting this, and I found a place that sells it.

Coventry Autoparts in Geebung. Turn at the Maccas at Virginia if going along Sandgate Rd. Or follow the road past the Geebung Rail station if coming from the other direction (Gympie Rd)

Cost me $80 for two 1 litre bottles.

[benm]

How much oil is required for a full replacement of an R33 5sp Manual Gearbox ?

[Jay95R33]

benm - about 3.8 lt or so. Pretty close to 4 lt.

[Duncan]

And it only comes in 5l.....

[benm]

Hrmmm damn i need to get myself a bottle by Wednesday morning so i can get the exhaust place to replace it.

[NIZ180]

you can get it at any coventry's as they are the authorised resellers. Pretty sure they sell in quarts

[NIZ30]

The guy told me 1 or 5 litres. He also said most people who know they have it buy it buy the palate. They must then resell it for $100+/litre, as this is what I heard it costs, but it didn't.

[Guest RedLineGTR]

do they sell all the other types of redline fluids or just that one..

[NIZ30]

Originally posted by NIZ180

you can get it at any coventry's as they are the authorised resellers.

It would appear so if this statement is true. They had a full Redline catologue when I was there so I would assume so.

[NIZ30]

OK...everybody says it, and I do too....This is miracle stuff!!!!

I couldn't change from 5th to 4th. Not it crunched, but COULD NOT. Now i change gears without a crunch or hesitation.

Thankyou Redline.

[benm]

damn ive had this stuff sitting in my car for 5 days now and haven't got around to getting someone to change it for me.

I did the engine oil without a problem but i think changing the gearbox oil is too much for me with no equipment/knowledge.

[B-Man]

Ben,

Where did you get the Redline ?? I've been looking for this in Sydney ...

Cheers,

[benm]

I got it from CRD

http://www.motorsportworld.com.au/outlets/croydon/

$100 for 4L (requires 3.5L and its actually a 3.7L bottle).

$10 next day courier delivery. Pretty sure they were at/near Silverwater from memory.

[B-Man]

Coolies - thanks !!

[locutus_of_bris]

Just checking with you guys that have used this stuff, I heard there is light weight and heavy weight versions. I am guessing you used the light weight one but can you confim as I am about to go and do the same.

Thanks

L

[benm]

Yes I had the lightweight put in my car yesterday (Tuesday). I could notice a difference immediately on the drive home (3km) and it was better again today on the drive to work (3km).

I think by this time next week it should be at its full effect (400km later).

Deffinetly worth the $110. ($25/L + $10 Postage)

Edit: The easiest way I can describe the difference is...

standard oil:

When cold its very hard with 1st <-> 2nd + 4th sometimes crunches.

When its warm (1hr of driving) things aren't too bad but 4th still crunches now and then.

Redline oil:

Cold = the same as warm with the standard oil

I'll give it afew 100 km's first before i make a final judgement.

Verrrrry impressed with the oil so far.

[locutus_of_bris]

Cool. Thanks Ben. I'll be out to get some next week, can't wait for 5th to stop grinding

[benm]

I put another 70km on my car last night and its still getting better.

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this stuff.

[2fardown]

A few mechanics I have spoken to have warned me against using such a slippery lube, as it doesn't let the synchros engage or something like that.

Though if you synchros are already pretty shagged then I spose you can't really do more harm.

[NIZ30]

Originally posted by 2fardown

A few mechanics I have spoken to have warned me against using such a slippery lube, as it doesn't let the synchros engage or something like that.

Though if you synchros are already pretty shagged then I spose you can't really do more harm.

hmmm....If sounds are anything to go by then my synchros are much healthier after the redline oil. I am sure crunching into gears is not as good, me thinks.