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Old 08-16-2015, 09:38 PM
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I need to find oils for my trans, and primary that are different colors.

Going to keep the engine oil as regular color as the other2 lubes take a lot less to change out. Maybe this will determine what is actually leaking.

Fire away with some colorful oils that are easily purchased at an auto parts store or at the dealer. May even help reading the level on the trans dip stick a bit easier.
 
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Old 08-16-2015, 10:08 PM
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you can buy oil dye and make it what ever color you want
 
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Old 08-16-2015, 10:36 PM
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Redline V twin Transmission oil has a very red color.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=119&pcid=13
 
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Old 08-17-2015, 02:29 PM
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you can buy oil dye and make it what ever color you want
Yep, leak check dye
 
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Old 08-17-2015, 02:59 PM
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I use Belray Gear Saver 85/140 in the trans, it's red in color.
 
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:11 PM
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+1 on the Bel-Ray, Revtec in the primary and Mobil 1 in the engine.

Very easy to tell where a leak comes from!
 
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:56 PM
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Purple,green,pink......your pick for tranny.

Royal Purple,Redline Shock Proof medium,Redline Shockproof Heavy.
 
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B&M trick shift for primary. Its blue. Redline or belt ray for trans. They are red.


Nice contrast
 
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Bel Ray Primary fluid is red as well. Brad Penn engine oil is green.
 
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