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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Just received my 2 qts of Red Line Trans Oil from Summit Racing. Installed it in my 2010 Ultra Limited. Took a short 30 mile ride and I can't see any difference. I still have the clunking in first gear and it doesn't shift any better. I would not waste my money on it again.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I used the Red line heavy shock proof gear oil and it made a big difference.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Big difference here too!
I love the stuff!

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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Had the same feeling when I put it in my 08 RK, initially. Over time it did get better. I believe there will always be somewhat of a "clunk" when putting it in first gear, but your shifts will become smoother and quieter.

In fact, I just had Redline gear oil put into my nephew's Scion xB that he races with.

Hope this helps.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I have been using it for last 2 yrs and 27k + miles made a huge difference and no tranny problems since then.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wedig
Just received my 2 qts of Red Line Trans Oil from Summit Racing. Installed it in my 2010 Ultra Limited. Took a short 30 mile ride and I can't see any difference. I still have the clunking in first gear and it doesn't shift any better. I would not waste my money on it again.
Give it 5K miles and see how you like it. I could tell a difference right away because It was a heavier oil than I was using. after running it now over 500 miles, I can tell a big difference. Shift's smoother and the tranny is quieter. I'm sold on it. I still have the clunk, but not as loud and sharp sounding.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Just get one of these and see if there's a difference?



Seriously though, I just swapped tranny oil and it's the second time using the pink stuff; It does make a difference. I think it's actually better now than the first quart through. Maybe it needs a couple changes to get the full effect?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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First thing I noticed was finding nuetral was much easier.
 
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I think it's worth the extra $. I notice a significant difference.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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+1 on finding neutral alot easier, I love the stuff.
 

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