Redline

G80indy · 06-17-2011, 02:37 PM

Just went the Redline way....

10w-60 in the crankcase

and 75w-140 in the LSD.

gcochard · 06-17-2011, 02:57 PM

chickdr · 06-17-2011, 03:30 PM

Hope you are happy with it. I have read some stories here about folks who are not so happy with Redline products(especially the gear oil).

tekmoe · 06-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Redline is the best.

mhughett · 06-17-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

Hope you are happy with it. I have read some stories here about folks who are not so happy with Redline products(especially the gear oil).

I don't understand this comment. Redline's gear oils are pretty much recognized as being some of the best in the industry. Mike Miller (technical guru from the Roundel and Bimmer magazines) recommends them exclusively.

gcochard · 06-17-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

I don't understand this comment. Redline's gear oils are pretty much recognized as being some of the best in the industry. Mike Miller (technical guru from the Roundel and Bimmer magazines) recommends them exclusively.

Lots of racing teams do too, but from what I've read, they break down faster than other (gear) oils.

I have redline in my diff and trans right now. The shop I went to only stocks them. We'll see how they work out I guess.

thekurgan · 06-17-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

I don't understand this comment. Redline's gear oils are pretty much recognized as being some of the best in the industry. Mike Miller (technical guru from the Roundel and Bimmer magazines) recommends them exclusively.

+1, yearly changes of MTL in the tranny has proven very smooth. Not sure I'd sway from TWS 10w-60 however, but Redline does make some nice product.

tekmoe · 06-17-2011, 04:22 PM

I'm running the Redline 75w140 in my differential. I'll change the tranny to Redline when the time comes. Probably stick with the Castrol for the engine but who knows, I may change that over to Redline too!

chickdr · 06-17-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

I don't understand this comment. Redline's gear oils are pretty much recognized as being some of the best in the industry. Mike Miller (technical guru from the Roundel and Bimmer magazines) recommends them exclusively.

This thread : http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...t=#post5984044 is what I am referencing here. User Pinecone(and Ron Styger who seems to know about as much as anyone on these boards) made some comments in another thread with details about why he doesn't use Redline anymore(I can't find that one). I am sure he would be glad to tell you.

tekmoe · 06-17-2011, 08:40 PM

2 dudes on the internet who stopped using redline doesn't really mean squat.

Caddyshk · 06-17-2011, 08:46 PM

I seem to recall the Diff change was because Red Line was measured at a higher temp on the track in e46 M3's vs. Castrol OE...

thekurgan · 06-18-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

I seem to recall the Diff change was because Red Line was measured at a higher temp on the track in e46 M3's vs. Castrol OE...

I was just looking for that thread and also reports of noisy diffs, which BMW cured by adding some friction modifier; Redline has also most likely added some FM to their oils. BMWs two different part numbers, one with the FM for those with noisy diffs. At 15k, I specified the non-FM (993) and will do the same at 30k.

Castrol SAF-XJ PN 83 22 2 282 583 (FM)
PN 83 22 1 467 993

pokeybritches · 06-18-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

2 dudes on the internet who stopped using redline doesn't really mean squat.

True, but Ron Stygar is more than just a random dude on the internet.

I've used Redline 10W-60 once before because I got a great deal on pricing, but I switched back to the OEM Castrol for warranty purposes.

Swanicyouth · 06-19-2011, 10:27 AM

What's wrong with the BMW fluids?

G80indy · 06-19-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanicyouth

What's wrong with the BMW fluids?

nothing really, but the car's beyond warranty now, has low miles, and I wanted to try.....

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