l-series really good gearbox oil

Post by **Alex** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:34 pm

hey all,

just got hands on a very very very nice l-series box for cheap

just wondering about a really high quality oil and where to get it from in perth, i can only find the crappy castrol and stuff brands.

im also willing to pay abit for it too.

any opinions/experiences would be greatly appreciated. Also will it make much difference to the life of the box? Although i will be treating this one like its made of candy glass.

thanks heaps

alex

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:43 pm

How much do you want to spend........????

Cheaper option -> Castrol VMX & Nulon G70

Expensive option -> Redline shock proof......

Bursons have it....

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:46 pm

I run Redline light weight shock proof in my sti and it loves me for it (even after all the abuse)
Really cbf wasting it on my offroaders, wouldn't hurt if you are trying to get more life from it.

Post by **Alex** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:50 pm

yes, i was thinking about the redline shockproof, any ideas on the price of a bottle? i know its going to inexcess of$100

alex

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:16 pm

Yep, it's about ~ $130 for 3.5L

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:21 pm

I have redline in my liberty's box - havent changed for 45,000kms and its fine and still smooth (my lib's box becomes cranchy/slip when the oil is due) - Still waiting for that...
Cheers
AP

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:48 pm

i dont think i can get redline but ill check at work for ya for anything else order in. might be able to get it cheaper for ya

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:48 pm

and try changing gears without the clutch too, I hear that's good lol

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:15 am

Cheapest place in Aus to get Redline - http://www.performancelub.com

Its $25 per qt (1 qt = 946ml) plus the shipping.
I've seen it at Autobarn etc for $50 per qt.

Harold is a great bloke and super easy to deal with.

Also, you'll want Light Weight Shockproof.

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:46 am

I'd go for the Redline lightweight too, my STI box loves it but make sure you drain your old oil out for at least 24hrs before replacing it.........it doesn't like being mixed with other oils & becomes gluggy if it is.