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redline motor oil for 5th gen max

Old Jan 16, 2002 | 09:19 AM
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redline motor oil for 5th gen max

i have a 2k2 se and planning to use redline motor oil...anyone use this product with their baby.
any feedback would be greatly appreicated
Old Jan 16, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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IMO if you use any certified motor oil and change it on a regular basis it will serve you fine. No need for redline for normal driving conditions.

However if you want to squeeze that last ounce of performance or are always running hard under extreme conditions (track use) etc, then by all means use Redline.

I had nothing but Redline fluids in my 300ZX TT. I haven't switched with my 02Mxima yet, I only have 6000km but will probably switch as I plan on visiting the track atleast once a week once they open, and I drive pretty hard on the street.

So switch if needed, but if you are just driving normaly, which also includes enjoying the power of your car once in awhile then stay with the the Dino Oil.
Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Re: redline motor oil for 5th gen max

Originally posted by jun
i have a 2k2 se and planning to use redline motor oil...anyone use this product with their baby.
any feedback would be greatly appreicated
Like the last post said its your investment to protect your baby. Most ppl on the .org use mobil 1 or amsoil which is good more than sufficient. You may wanna use redline for your tranny, if anyplace.

I read an article in "European cars" this M3 averaged 15hp higher on a dyno run, after a redline tranny oil switch
Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:30 PM
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Hmmm, I didn't realize that using redline transmission fluid could increase dyno output. However, I never really thought of it that way -- Redline's website says it has the correct coefficient of friction and such, so I guess it's possible? Glad I ordered some this week
Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Re: Re: redline motor oil for 5th gen max

Originally posted by woosh


Like the last post said its your investment to protect your baby. Most ppl on the .org use mobil 1 or amsoil which is good more than sufficient. You may wanna use redline for your tranny, if anyplace.

I read an article in "European cars" this M3 averaged 15hp higher on a dyno run, after a redline tranny oil switch
Off the subject but there is a link in the how to section on the manual tranny fluid change. It's simple to do and you only need to buy 5 quarts, it only takes 4 1/2. Oh btw whatever you do you should consider buying either fluid from autoil.com it should save you some cash.
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