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Subject:Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
From:Steve Williams
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:06:10 -0600

Hi John,

Thanks very much for the information.�  Very reassuring to have someone
with personal experience weigh in.

Cheers,
Steve W.

On 30/08/2020 2:04 p.m., John Rodgers wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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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