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Subject:Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
From:Steve Williams
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:48:44 -0600

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback!

Since I have the MT-90 already and it's just collecting dust, I'll put
that in this change.

Have a great day!

Cheers,
Steve W.

On 30/08/2020 10:00 a.m., OlRivrRat wrote:
>       While RedLine & RoyalPurple are both very good Lubes, it is completely
>
> unnecessary to go to that expense ~ Valvoline SynPower 75/90 or 75/140 are
>
> quite capable of keeping Your Tranny Quite Happy as are a number of other
>
> NameBrand Lubes ~
>
>                                                       ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
> On 30 Aug , 2020, at 9:42 AM, Steve Williams wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I want to change the fluid in my 4 speed transmission.
>>
>> Before I did the last change, I had bought Redline MT-90 but then at the
>> recommendation of my mechanic put in Royal Purple 75W-90 synthetic.
>>
>> I still have the MT-90 and was wondering what the list's wisdom is
>> regarding putting it in vs. purchasing Royal Purple 75W-90?
>>
>> Originally, I had gone to AA Transaxle's website and figured MT-90 would
>> be best.
>>
>> https://aatransaxle.com/warranty-information
>>
>> We recommend Redline MT90 for a break in Gear Oil and then use a name
>> brand 75/90 synthetic on most transmissions.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Steve W.