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Originally posted by bpclements
I just changed my tranny fluid to GM Syncromesh. I will say that it makes a world of difference. Before I couldn't shift into reverse without putting the car into 4th then quickly putting it into reverse or it would not go. Now I can shift into reverse like normal now with no problems. Also, the overall shifting is extremely smooth, but still notchy. I know it'll take a few miles to break the fluid in then I am sure it will be smooth all the way. For 3 quarts it cost me $35 from the Chevy dealer. I tried it because I know that DSM guys have been using it with great sucess for years and they rate it up there with the BG Syncroshift. I plan on changing my transfer and rear diff oil to redline fluids soon also.
I just changed my tranny fluid to GM Syncromesh. I will say that it makes a world of difference. Before I couldn't shift into reverse without putting the car into 4th then quickly putting it into reverse or it would not go. Now I can shift into reverse like normal now with no problems. Also, the overall shifting is extremely smooth, but still notchy. I know it'll take a few miles to break the fluid in then I am sure it will be smooth all the way. For 3 quarts it cost me $35 from the Chevy dealer. I tried it because I know that DSM guys have been using it with great sucess for years and they rate it up there with the BG Syncroshift. I plan on changing my transfer and rear diff oil to redline fluids soon also.
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I don't think the feel any better, but I don't know if you could really tell so much. Though I guess the rear diff does feel better than when I had the shockproof in there and it would chatter and pop in low speed tight turns.
It's Amsoil Series 2000, BTW. It's probably similar to Redline's 75W90 stuff.
It's Amsoil Series 2000, BTW. It's probably similar to Redline's 75W90 stuff.
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to the guys who are worried about the diffs and what not not holding all the oil, don't worry it's because the specs in the book are probably when the parts are disassembled, when just draing you will never get ALL the oil out, so it's not gonna hold what it says in the book
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That is an interesting comment, because my transfer case didn't take that much to fill, but my rear diff took a little more than the manual stated. I'm just glad that you can't really over or under fill these things as long as the car is level.
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wow, could have saved a couple bucks with the Penzoil, regardless its semms to do fine and helps a bit, still not enough , but on to the meal bushings I guess....bought from www.lancershop.com ..... still need to try the Amsoil 2000 for the diffs, everyone seems to be having transfer issues
-shahul
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I did mine this weekend. I had many high performance cars in the past including a 10 sec. RX7. I've had nothing but good results with Redline products.
I just put in Redline Shockproof(light) in the transfer case and tranny of my Evo. I put Redline 75/90 NS in the rear diff with Redline friction modifier. Works like a dream. No chatter at all. Shifts like butter. The rear diff uses about 1qt. The transfer case and tranny use almost 4qts.
I just put in Redline Shockproof(light) in the transfer case and tranny of my Evo. I put Redline 75/90 NS in the rear diff with Redline friction modifier. Works like a dream. No chatter at all. Shifts like butter. The rear diff uses about 1qt. The transfer case and tranny use almost 4qts.
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around here they only sell Amsoil.... Advan8 (Pejman) where did you get the redline? the shockproof and the friction modifier...
ErnieT...how much of the friction modifier did you use in propotion to the shockproof 75/90
-shahul
ErnieT...how much of the friction modifier did you use in propotion to the shockproof 75/90
-shahul
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I've heard about half a bottle of friction modifier works fine. I think that's 4 oz.
Call redline and ask them for your local dealers, then call the dealers and see if they stock what you're looking for. One of my local dealers is a VW shop, not an auto parts store, that I never would've checked to see if they sell Redline parts... and that's where I ended up getting my MT-90 for my trans.
Call redline and ask them for your local dealers, then call the dealers and see if they stock what you're looking for. One of my local dealers is a VW shop, not an auto parts store, that I never would've checked to see if they sell Redline parts... and that's where I ended up getting my MT-90 for my trans.
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Originally posted by Shahul X
around here they only sell Amsoil.... Advan8 (Pejman) where did you get the redline? the shockproof and the friction modifier...
ErnieT...how much of the friction modifier did you use in propotion to the shockproof 75/90
-shahul
around here they only sell Amsoil.... Advan8 (Pejman) where did you get the redline? the shockproof and the friction modifier...
ErnieT...how much of the friction modifier did you use in propotion to the shockproof 75/90
-shahul
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hey thanks Ernie T ..... Parkville... wheres that?
hey thanks Ernie T ..... Parkville... wheres that?
They are off I-695 and Bel Air Rd. in Baltimore County. Where are you at??
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is it called Redline Shockproof light? anything else it would be called?
okay so I can get redline although I was thinking Amsoil....
TRANSFER case- shockproof light? .58 Liters
Rear diff Redline 75 w/90 w half a bottle of friction modifyer....sound good ?
-Shahul
okay so I can get redline although I was thinking Amsoil....
TRANSFER case- shockproof light? .58 Liters
Rear diff Redline 75 w/90 w half a bottle of friction modifyer....sound good ?
-Shahul