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Subject:Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:04:07 -0500

I have used MT-90 for years. Had a shifting and switched to the MT-90. My
shifting problem went away immediately with change.  I NEVER LOOKED BACK!

On Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 1:49 PM Steve Williams <
steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote:

> 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.
>

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