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02-10-2015, 09:58 AM
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 Drives: 2009 pontiac G8 gt Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: United States
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Redline vs AMSOIL severe gear diff fluid
anyone have a preference or know which one is better. i heard the redline already has the additive in it
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02-10-2015, 11:16 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 1LT, 6M Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Albany, OR
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I run Amsoil on all components that requires oil on both of my cars. IMHO it's the best oil out here, yes more expensive but worth it. I change my oil once a year and get in analyzed and after 18,000 miles the oil was still good and my numbers are great.
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02-11-2015, 05:46 AM
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 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Virginia
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Redline advertises that the additive is already in it. Others here have confirmed no problems with Redline when they didn't add extra additive.
I went with the Amsoil, which does need a little additive. I went that route just to "be sure." I didn't want to add the Redline only to have to double back with additive later. Both are fine. |
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02-11-2015, 07:57 AM
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Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Loves Park, Illinois
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Both are excellent choices and both have additive, but in my experience you need to add additional additive to stock Camaro differentials.
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02-11-2015, 08:02 AM
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Not true. I run Redline fluids and you need their friction modifier to add to the diff fluid.
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02-11-2015, 12:12 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Virginia
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I suspect both Redline and Amsoil have some additive. But, how much is necessary will differ with every trans. That's why I erred on the side of caution and just used the additive with Amsoil. From what I have been told, it is really hard to use too much additive (though possible). So, adding a couple ounces as a precaution should be fine. |
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02-11-2015, 10:02 PM
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Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clermont, IN
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Flip a coin.
I used Lucas w/friction modifier in it...drained, filled and drove.
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02-12-2015, 03:51 PM
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02-12-2015, 03:56 PM
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Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
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I used AMSOIL and put in extra additive. 8k miles later and no issues. Hooks up nice and quiet around the turns.
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02-14-2015, 11:55 AM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Arizona
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I use Amsoil, has the additive in it already, but I added an additional ounce or two just to be sure.
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02-14-2015, 12:17 PM
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Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Louisiana
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On Redline's websight, they show that the have rear fluids with and without the additive.
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02-14-2015, 05:44 PM
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Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ
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Redline ,with the additive already in it . No need to add more.
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