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Discussion in '348/355' started by rskdsk, Oct 27, 2009.

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  1. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    I think so, yes - it's added for good reason. Anyone able to detail what particular component of oil this is that settles?
     
  2. rskdsk

    rskdsk Formula Junior

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    OK guys ... since I have screwed up by adding the modifier to the superlight weight (yellow) ... I have to buy more gear oil. So I have decided to buy the lightweight (blue)and give that a try. Yes, I like the yellow, but it is time for someone to just compare these oils in the same tranny. If the blue is not as good as the yellow ... I'll be buying more yellow.

    So to date: In my 1994 348 spider with 57kish miles (with typical ferrari synco grids in second when cold and scynro grind at some high rpm shifts)

    Redline oils:

    NS ... better than stock, but still synco grinds cold, ok on warm shifts with minimal higher rpm synro grinds

    Superlight weight (yellow) w/o modifier .... increadible cold shifts (no grinds at all), good warm shifts (no grids at all, but still notchy)

    Superlight weight ( yellow) w modifier ... good cold shift (minimal cold shifts grinds), ok warm shifts(minimal higher rpm grinds)

    Light weight (blue) .... so to come
     
  3. MarkJ

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    I love this type of research. Its much better than one's opinion. Keep the info coming.
     
  4. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I agree - as the saying goes: "The proof is in the pudding."
     
  5. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    I've never seen Superlightweight or Lightweight have goo or settlement after 6 gear oil changes in 4.5 years (7 gear oil sets...1 in the car when I bought it, plus 6 changes).

    Not in the bottle. Not in the tranny.
     
  6. rskdsk

    rskdsk Formula Junior

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    I think I got a old stock bottle that had been sitting for years ... I'd be concerned ... but I have already ordered the lightweight for my next experiment ... should be here by this weekend.
     
  7. mcooper

    mcooper Karting

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    Maybe this is why it was so much cheaper on ebay :/
     
  8. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    good point
     
  9. shmark

    shmark F1 Rookie

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    From the Redline site:

    "these unique lubricants contain a suspension of solid microscopic particles as an extreme pressure agent"

    So over time they settled out, good idea to shake it up. Somehow I doubt the shelf life of an oil is a consideration. :) Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it in another non-fcar with difficult shifting and see what a difference it makes.
     
  10. mike_747

    mike_747 Formula Junior

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    Have you thought to ask a certified Ferrari mechanic/service manager at a dealer what if any potential ramifications might occur to using this lube?

    Sometimes, when one problem is eliminated, another shows up with regard to durability and reliability.

    Of course most Ferrari mechanics are purists and will "poo-poo" anything that deviates from the preferred oils/lubes recommended by the factory, but maybe you could get an honest appraisal.

    Just a thought.
     
  11. flyguyskt

    flyguyskt Formula Junior

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    sooo is there a how to anywhere on this fluid change? im driving mine in 20-30 degreeF and second is not even an option in the first 5 miles
     
  12. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    What are you asking? How to change the gear oil?

    Also, what do you mean by "second is not an option in the first 5 minutes", does that mean you shift from 1st to 3rd, skipping 2nd until the oil heats up?
     
  13. ferrari 512 tr

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    i will have to use that oil
    that is next on my list
     

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