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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Nanaimo BC
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Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
So I’m changing the fluid in the transmission with some Redline MTL (which is a golden yellow like most lubes) and the fluid that drained out was red. Are any of the other recommended fluids red in color? It looks a lot like ATF.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chicago
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
I don't have any to look at but I really though the Redline synchromesh fluid was/is red.
When I changed my VSS red fluid came out and the fluid was recently changed. Either it was red or I am overworked and need a vacation. |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Nanaimo BC
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
The Redline MTL Syncromesh fluid is a very light yellow-pink colour. This a a very dark red. Also, how sparkly should it be?
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chicago
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
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Sorry, I used Amsoil and not Redline. https://www.ebay.com/i/283371252387?chn=ps The Amsoil is red. Good luck! I am about to plan a vacation. I have Valvoline in the motor, Amsoil in the transmission, and Royal Purple in the Dana 44. Last edited by Karl; 02-24-2019 at 05:51 PM. |
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 Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
Amsoil Synchromesh is not red, more like honey yellow oil. I'd consider a repeat fill, run trans, and flush to get out that ATF. You probably could accomplish it safely on the lift with low speed wheels turning 1st gear, 3minute run time.
Sparkles are brass syncro material which you want to drain suspended in oil, non-ferrous so a magnet won't help.Amsoil.jpeg20170423_001210.jpeg20170423_002116.jpeg Sent from my SM-N920V using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app |
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
Redline Heavy Shockproof synthetic gear oil is as you see below...
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chicago
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
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That is gear oil. Not transmission oil. |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sparks, NV
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
The Red Line Heavy Shock Proof is generally used when a light weight flywheel has been installed to dampen transmission rattle. I believe Haibeck recommends it for that purpose. He provides an excellent guide here.
http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...ns/ZFS6-40.pdf H 
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
Anybody using the Redline Shockproof in their rear-end differential?
I have Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-110 with 4.10 Yukon gears.20161115_192449.jpeg |
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mystic CT
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Re: Any of the recommended transmission fluids red?
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this stuff? Mobil 1 has it “built in” Big John: Save the Mystic Seaport/Charles W Morgan comments... pretty sure they don‘t sell it in the gift shop. Last edited by Mystic ZR-1; 02-20-2019 at 11:26 AM. |
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