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 redline mt-85 worth it
#1066790
11/30/13 10:08 PM
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about to spend $80 on some redline oil for the transmission ans transfer case just wondering if anyone has used it and if it made a difference?
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: 1morebike]
#1066791
12/01/13 12:23 AM
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Stick with Pennzoil Syncromesh, and being you have a 5VMT1, make sure you also put in the Mitsubishi MT additive. Helps the syncros shift smoothly.
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: 1morebike]
#1066792
12/01/13 12:57 AM
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I have had MT 1 Redline in there for about 5 years,,,but not many miles on it.
Slow secros on 1-2 are just something this trans has. Some must of been worse than mine because they had a kit for the 90-91. Slow syncros are a small price to pay having for this very H. D. trans.
I've used Stalube 80 with a little LSD juice, it worked good.
Used synchro too.
Down side to Redline is it seems to evntually eat silicone used on for trans gaskets, IMHO.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: KrzyDav]
#1066793
12/01/13 01:50 AM
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I have read the mt-85 helps with syncros. I also know about synthetic making seals leak so we will see. I don't think it's going to make things worse so I guess I'll give it a shot, my hope is that it helps when the truck is cold.
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: 1morebike]
#1066794
12/02/13 09:03 PM
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You won't know it's worth it unless you do a used oil analysis on present (other) oil then one on Redline. You'd then have to attempt to extrapolate the results over the number of miles you drive to see if the money spent is worth it in your mind.
92 Montero LS 3.0L V6 Auto, Stock, Original owner, 185,800K miles
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: pcc]
#1066795
03/23/14 05:34 PM
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to answer my own question its totally worth it, i used the mt-90 and my transmission feels 200% better. i just order more for the t-case
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: 1morebike]
#1066796
03/24/14 02:57 PM
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I like stuff like that in the tranny and feel its worth the money... however the transfer case has no synchros or what not so i dont think you'll feel any difference there.
88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: Malykaii]
#1066797
03/24/14 03:00 PM
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Regarding leaks. Synthetic has smaller molecules or something like that, so it is more likely to leak through a weak seal than conventional. So if you didnt have any leaks you shouldn't have any now unless any seals are just barely holding up. The notion that synthetic causes leaks isnt true.
88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: Malykaii]
#1066798
03/24/14 04:22 PM
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I like stuff like that in the tranny and feel its worth the money... however the transfer case has no synchros or what not so i dont think you'll feel any difference there. the fem says to use gl-4 in the t-case. the other thing that noticed after putting the mt-90 in the tranny was a lot less gear noise, thats the main reason of adding it to the t-case plus who know what the pm put in there.
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: redline mt-85 worth it
[Re: Malykaii]
#1066799
03/24/14 10:41 PM
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Regarding leaks. Synthetic has smaller molecules or something like that, so it is more likely to leak through a weak seal than conventional. So if you didnt have any leaks you shouldn't have any now unless any seals are just barely holding up. The notion that synthetic causes leaks isnt true. Correct. Dino oil molecules are long chains, where the synthetic oil molecules are much smaller. A marginal seal or gasket can hold dino oil but can leak synthetic oil with no other changes.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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