Redline gear oil in Santa Rosa/Petaluma
04-01-2009 | 10:05 PM
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Redline gear oil in Santa Rosa/Petaluma
Anyone know where I can find some Redline lightweight shockproof? I'm trying to avoid paying $7 to have one quart shipped to me.
04-01-2009 | 10:22 PM
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Don't use Redline transmission fluid, it's not formulated right for our trannys. If you must use something aftermarket other than Subaru Gold Extra S, go with Motul 300.
04-01-2009 | 10:38 PM
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I'm using Uncle Scotty's Cocktail of 1qt Redline lightweight shockproof, 1qt Pennzoil or GM Synchromesh, 2qt Castrol HypoyC 80w-90. Everyone says that works great so I want to try it.
04-01-2009 | 10:50 PM
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I already bought 1 qt. of synchromesh and 2 qt of the hypoyC. So could I put those in then top it off with swepco? This is my first time dealing with tranny fluid so bear with me.
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04-01-2009 | 11:05 PM
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Forget about this cocktail, If you want high performance tranny protection go see LIC in Novato and get Swepco fluid....sometimes you have to get the best fluids available, AWD transmissions are one of those times.
04-02-2009 | 08:24 AM
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I've never understood the mob mentallity with Scotty's Cocktail; it's **** and Redline lightweight (aka Smurf Blood) clogs the oil passage ways in the 5 speed transmission.
04-02-2009 | 09:32 AM
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we use and sell swepco 201...
dont use redline
dont use cocktails.
we recommend either OEM fluid, Valvoline, or Swepco.
*Swepco is sold in 1 gallon increments, they dont offer it in 1 qt size (not for 201).
-Noah
dont use redline
dont use cocktails.
we recommend either OEM fluid, Valvoline, or Swepco.
*Swepco is sold in 1 gallon increments, they dont offer it in 1 qt size (not for 201).
-Noah