RedLine MTL

**imported_Aurora40** · 07-24-2005, 10:42 AM

Anyone else use this? I changed the tranny fluid in the `vette yesterday, and was surprised to see greyish black stuff settled in the bottom of each Manual Transmission Lube bottle. I shook them up as I figure whatever the stuff is, it`s part of the oil (the containers were sealed). Is this normal? The bottle doesn`t say to shake it or anything (what kind of oil does say that, afterall).

**White95Max** · 07-24-2005, 10:44 AM

I had Redline MT-90 in the Maxima, and I can`t recall whether I saw anything like that.

I just ordered some Redline 75W-90 gear oil for the Protege, so I`ll take a look at it when I get it this week.

**imported_hadboosttroy** · 07-24-2005, 11:16 AM

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i think it would be your best bet, there has to be someone who would know there.

hope that helps

**JustinR32** · 07-24-2005, 12:40 PM

I use it in the gear box and diff in the Miata (75-90 and MTL). It`s nice and quiet, and the car shifts very smoothly.

Tom

**White95Max** · 07-24-2005, 12:53 PM

Hmm I wonder if my gearbox is the same as the Miata`s? It`s the same engine right? 1.6L DOHC 16V?

**SpoiledMan** · 07-24-2005, 12:58 PM

Nope, Miata is RWD and your car is FWD.

**White95Max** · 07-24-2005, 01:09 PM

Oh yeah. Duh.

**imported_Aurora40** · 07-24-2005, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Mosca

I use it in the gear box and diff in the Miata (75-90 and MTL). It`s nice and quiet, and the car shifts very smoothly.

Tom

Well, have you ever noticed anything settled out of it in the bottle? My car feels a bit smoother in shifting action too now. Nice stuff. Just thought the stuff in the bottle was weird...

**imported_Aurora40** · 07-27-2005, 04:43 PM

Heard back from Redline. I figured I`d pass it on:

Bob,

Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, a small part of the additive

package can settle out with sitting, though it is such a small

percentage it isn`t critical to get it all.

If you have the batch code number I can check the retain.

You didn`t get a bad batch, it isn`t abnormal. The additive is

marginally soluble at the concentration we use, so some can settle

out. We could use less or just package in a dark bottle.

Regards, Dave

Red Line Oil

**tom p.** · 07-27-2005, 04:51 PM

I`ve been sent some very old stock from RedLine in the past. I wasn`t too happy about it - - the product had completely separated. This was a 2 stroke oil, not MTL.

The person selling the product didn`t make any attempt to wipe the 1" thick layer of dust from the bottles prior to shipping to me. The stuff was OLD.