Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:02:27 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Redline MT 90 Gear Oil
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Smooth shifting has always been an issue with me. When I first got my 88
GL, shifting was stiff, especially into first. Ater some time, I discovered
Redline MT 90. That cured my stiff shifting problem, and I'VE been a
Redline man ever since - 18 years. Coming up for my first full transaxle
rebuild, and I want the right lubricant in there. That's a lot of money
spent not to get it right. From all the info I've read hear, online, and on
the Redline website, I'm going to stick with Redline MT 90!
John
On Mar 15, 2016 00:25, "Gene P" <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:
> John, that story about MT-90 being "reformulated" has been repeated here
> as something that some Redline rep once said TO Daryl of AA Transaxle, and
> some just will not let go of it. Several years ago, I talked to people at
> Redline who had no idea what that "reformulation" story was about and
> assured me MT-90 is still appropriate for our transaxles. Do yourself a
> favor and read for yourself:
>
> GoWesty sells and uses it in all their rebuilds:
> http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=4122&type=
>
> They explain the hypoid confusion here:
> http://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=151
>
> Redline still lists MT-90 for our Vanagons in their application guide --
> plug in your vehicle specifics and see what comes up:
> http://www.redlineoil.com/application.aspx
>
> There are arguments that GL5 oils provide more protection somehow, and for
> those who do engine swaps and are running much higher horsepower, that may
> beg a look. But if you go GL5, then you need to learn about the chemistry
> of specific oils to find a GL5 that does not include the stuff that
> corrodes the brass syncros and whatever in our transaxles. Too much
> trouble for me with my stock engine. I run MT-90 and enjoy the smooth
> shifting.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 5:32 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I have been using Redline MT90 in my manual tranny forever. Now I hear it
>> is not the same any more and shouldn't use it. Yet GoWesty REQUIRES its
>> use
>> in order for theit tranny warranty to be valid. I'm getting a new
>> (overhauled) tranny and sure want to lube it proper!
>>
>> What's the deal?
>>
>> John
>>
>
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