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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Tranny Oil Question

I am going to switch out the oil on my tranny with redline, when I replace it, and wanted to know what viscosity to use?

They have 2 different ones from what I can tell. MTL, and 75/90W.

So which one to use in my tranny, and while I am at it, can I use the same one in my diff?

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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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I am using MT-90 for the tranny. The 75-90 if for the differential. I believe the MTL has an added lubricant. Anyone more familiar with that?
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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The Redline MTL is too thin. Use the MT-90 which is their 75W90 GL-4 gear oil.

I actually prefer the Royal Purple products myself.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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Oopps, forgot your second question...

Any of the 75/90w gear oils will be fine in the diff as well.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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I have used Redline MTL (Manual Transmission Lubricant) for many years. I think it is one of the best products on the market.

The 75/90 is great for the rear end.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by adam c
I have used Redline MTL (Manual Transmission Lubricant) for many years. I think it is one of the best products on the market.
The manual does recommend using 75w90 or 80w90 for the tranny (and MTL is 70w80).

I suppose if you change out the fluid fairly often, MTL wouldn't be too much of a problem.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Thanks for the info.....Off to order my case of Redline Fluids
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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Where are you ordering the fluid from? Local shop? Anyone know of a good place to get some. I am needing some for 2 cars so if I can get a case I will go that route.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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247 Parts, has it for 83.66 a case.

http://www.247-parts.com/redline_gea...0&clientid=247
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Not a bad price, thanks for the link!
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