oil shelf life?

XwChriswX

Redline... never heard of it, I use Royal Purple in my tC? Redline better? Or stick with RP?

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Daishi

redline FTW!!!

XwChriswX

Doesn't really answer the question...

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Daishi

haha sorry. Redline oil is made with a fully synthetic ester based formula. nissan recommends you use an ester based oil for this car because of the vvel system in the car it sticks to the components better and has better lubricating properties. Also durring my research redline oil can withstand a very high amount of heat before starting to break down so thats why i chose this oil over anything else.. if you go on the redline website they have videos that explain everything much better than i could check it out!

XwChriswX

Ok ty for the explaination. But every oil 'claims' they do that as well, do we have any kind of 3rd party testing to proove it? Or is this what Nissan reccomends, and through personal trials you find it better?

It's just I've never seen redline, and have been very happy with Royal Purple so I was planning to stick with them...

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Daishi

ofcourse every oil says they are the best. I went by alot of customer reviews on different forums including this one. And they also have their oil specifications on their website. most companies just say hey we are the best but dont say why.

XwChriswX

Sounds good, I'll have to check it out.

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tranceformer

I've never tried any Royal Purple products in any of the cars I've owned.

I have used Redline MT-90 in my first car, it made a HUGE difference in shifting. At the time the synchros were a bit worn, especially 1st to 2nd gear. Then again at the time it was a 10 year old car that probably hasn't seen an transmission oil change in 5+ years. Either way I was really happy with it.

I've tried Redline lightweight shockproof gear oil in my 350z, great stuff. Shifting improved at all temperatures, hot or cold.

XwChriswX

Sounds like your talking about tranny oil... not engine oil?

**Edit:OR is that the point of discussion is considering Manual Tranny fluid?!?! LMAO Wow, I'm slow. I thought this was in reference to Regular Engine oil... Please forgive me lol.

My question was in reference to Engine Oil.

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tranceformer

Yes, tranny oil.

tranceformer

I've never used Redline engine oil so I can't comment.

oh and you're forgiven.

Chan Chee Hoe

I think oil have no shelf life as long as it is not open before & store in a cool dry place..

dad

"Car oil" shelf life-4 to 5 years, that's unopened!

tranceformer--Trannie oil that old, I would not use!

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