Just curious. Hows the MPG? Does the engine run smooth? Of course the big question is, do you like it?
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Anybody run Redline in there daily driver?
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I do....don't know that it make a significant impact on mileage.
I also do not extend the oil change interval beyond the manufacturer recommended...
So.....it is major overkill for my application......which is just fine for me.
Make sure that you use their street oil.....NOT their RACING oil, which is not intended to be left in for the length of time that is for a street application.
I also found that buying local can save you shipping costs.....true you pay tax....but shipping cost is something to pay attention to with something as heavy as oil.
Buying by the case helps save also.
They recently came out with a new line of 0W-x oils.
I use their 5W-20 oil, D4 ATF and their power steering fluid....and am very happy with all these in my vehicle.
Again.....with the understanding that it is "overkill".
I also do not extend the oil change interval beyond the manufacturer recommended...
So.....it is major overkill for my application......which is just fine for me.
Make sure that you use their street oil.....NOT their RACING oil, which is not intended to be left in for the length of time that is for a street application.
I also found that buying local can save you shipping costs.....true you pay tax....but shipping cost is something to pay attention to with something as heavy as oil.
Buying by the case helps save also.
They recently came out with a new line of 0W-x oils.
I use their 5W-20 oil, D4 ATF and their power steering fluid....and am very happy with all these in my vehicle.
Again.....with the understanding that it is "overkill".
I have some in my inventory, but have not used it yet.
I use it for both of my daily drivers, an 06 Corolla and 05 Dodge 3500 Cummins, its hard to say if it makes a quantifiable difference in MPG or smoothness and idle quality. The Corolla likes Redline in the transmission, very smooth definitly a winner, I use 5w30 in the engine and the only difference I see is zero oil use between changes even at sustained high rpm trips. The Dodge has run Redline 15w40 for about 25000kms and I just sent a oil sample away with 14000kms on the oil, I think the benefit is more long term rather than sensory, by that I mean its hard to tell a big difference driving it around but I believe there is a small bonus that adds up over time. When I've got 500000kms I bet the difference would be easier to tell. We're subjected to -40C in the winter and Diesels have more power and run hotter than ever before so I feel the Redline is warranted in my application. Need to switch to 5w40 this winter! To be realistic though I am hopelessly biased, I love Redline oils so I'd use them for anything and they're an American company, whats not to like!
I have used it in a couple cars under daily driver use. It did produce the best mpg over everything else Ive used, but only barely. Was the smoothest running as well and produced the best UOAs.
I've got roughly 1,500 miles on it in the TL. It's very similar in weight to the Amsoil ACD I've been running since new. Can't tell a bit of difference other than the already super clean engine as viewed under the valvecover seems to have more of a shine to it. No change in mpg.
I'll be switching from the 10w30 to the 5w30 next OCI since I recently found out neither uses VIIs. IMO, when it comes to Redline, the 10w30 is obsolete. Of course that's only my semi-uneducated opinion.
I'll be switching from the 10w30 to the 5w30 next OCI since I recently found out neither uses VIIs. IMO, when it comes to Redline, the 10w30 is obsolete. Of course that's only my semi-uneducated opinion.
Since the day I drove it off the dealer's lot new (Jun 07). Prefer the fact that it is a group V POE. Unlike so many others on this site, I pick something and stick with it - until someone proves to me that there is something better. They haven't yet.
I have been using Redline Oil for a long time. My toyotas love it and I have had great luck going from WS to the D6 ATF. I also use D4 in my camry trans, and it doubles as a P/S fluid as well which is nice. The Toyota VVT motors seem to like the RL 5w30 although I have thought about trying the 5w-20.
Call redline sometime. Besides having a superior POE based oil, they have some of the nicest and most knowledgable people working there in Benecia California. Dave is awesome. He will gladly answer any questions you might have. There is a reason for Redlines reputation on the race track and even on the street. They produce a product that truely trumps all others in many categories.
Call redline sometime. Besides having a superior POE based oil, they have some of the nicest and most knowledgable people working there in Benecia California. Dave is awesome. He will gladly answer any questions you might have. There is a reason for Redlines reputation on the race track and even on the street. They produce a product that truely trumps all others in many categories.
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I ran Redline 5W30 starting at 15K to 40K with 5K change intervals in the Tacoma...great oil. Im sure you can get the same results with pretty much any oil out there.
This is the only thing preventing me from running Amsoil or Redline in my engine....the 'approval', or 'certification' thing. I'm just not clear what that entails. Is it the API rating? What's missing, exactly? I know that once my warranty is up, I'll probably be switching.
To answer your question...your warranty isn't automatically void if you were to mention to your dealership that you're running Redline. Where you run into trouble is if your engine encounters a failure of an internally lubricated part, and it's discovered that you're using a non-approved oil, they won't warranty the repair.
To answer your question...your warranty isn't automatically void if you were to mention to your dealership that you're running Redline. Where you run into trouble is if your engine encounters a failure of an internally lubricated part, and it's discovered that you're using a non-approved oil, they won't warranty the repair.
I love that the dealer would void a warranty running a superior lub. Only warranty aspect it might impact is the emissions warranty; cats + O2 sensors. I dont think they are smart enough to ask aboyt oil other than the change interval and if the engine shows signs of sludging.
A warranty cannot legally be voided unless proof can be provided that the oil was the cause of the failure. And even in that case the warranty would not be voided, that particular claim would simply be denied. Refer to the Magnusson-Moss Act. However, that will not stop a dealer and their factory rep. from trying to deny a claim if they find out about the oil. Once the manufacturer is sued over this they almost always give in and buy the claim. Most people don't want to go through the hassle of filing a lawsuit and just use an approved product.
The Magnusson-Moss Act states, among other things, that the manufacturer cannot dictate which maintenance parts are used on a vehicle unless the manufacturer is providing the parts and/or service at no charge. Further, a warranty repair cannot be denied simply due to the use of a non-OEM part, unless it is shown that the non-OEM part caused the failure. This is where many manufacturers are walking a fine line when they deny MAF sensors simply due to the usage of a K&N air filter. K&N has spent a lot of money and time performing lab tests to prove that their filters do not cause failures.
The Magnusson-Moss Act states, among other things, that the manufacturer cannot dictate which maintenance parts are used on a vehicle unless the manufacturer is providing the parts and/or service at no charge. Further, a warranty repair cannot be denied simply due to the use of a non-OEM part, unless it is shown that the non-OEM part caused the failure. This is where many manufacturers are walking a fine line when they deny MAF sensors simply due to the usage of a K&N air filter. K&N has spent a lot of money and time performing lab tests to prove that their filters do not cause failures.
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I had the engine from my old car shipped over from Japan with around 30,000 miles and it had some varnish in it. I ran redline exclusively while it was available from advance auto and when I tore it down to beef up the bottom end it was super clean inside.
I have been running Redline 5w30 in my 2005 Toyota Sequoia since 5k and it is now past 80k. The difference that strikes me the most with Redline is how little the oil darkens with use. Also, from what little I have been able to see inside the oil fill hole, the internals appear to be absolutely immaculate. Finally, I get virtually no consumption between oil changes. I have no reason to ever use anything else. The price is steep, but I suppose that is what one has to pay for a primarily POE based synthetic that has zero Group III content.
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