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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:47 PM
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Now that I've got my truck running right, I want to swap all of the fluids (tcase, tranny, and diffs). Does anyone have any long term experience running redline fluid in their CTT?
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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I use redline in my Harley. Primary case and transmission only. The engine builder and top fuel racer wanted me to use it, he was the fan. I have no other experience.
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Old Feb 11, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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I've used it in plenty of hondas, as well as my old 944s. I just want to make sure it will be fine in the long run for my 04 CTT
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Anyone?
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Search in some of the tranny/diff fluid/transfer case threads, I know it's been brought up before.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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I run 100% Redline fluids in my’06 4x4 Dodge Ram diesel. My ’09 CTTS services are done by the dealer and they put in Mobil-1 per Porsche specs, but any replenishment between changes I add Redline. IMO; Redline makes fantastic lubricants. Unlike Mobil; Redline oils are a true "full" synthetic oil. Plus, Redline is high ester base, which contributes greatly to withstanding thermal breakdown, and keeping your engine clean. I should really have my indy put 100% Redline im my CTTS too.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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I've been using Redline in my Audi's and Porsche's for years. Have been used it in the CTTS for over 3 years. I swapped all of the fluids to Redline. Engine 5w-40, tranny & transfer case D4 ATF, front & rear Diffs to 75w-90 GL5. Surprisingly, the Diffs OEM fluid wasn't looking too good after only 25K miles. Tranny was a little better but I'm happy with my choice.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Hahnmgh63, how many miles have ya put on it with the new fluids? Did ya notice any improvement in how it ran or shifted or fuel economy?
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Seemed to shift better, at least when cold. I have put about 40K on the Pig since I swapped out the fluids.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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I just replaced the transmission, rear diff, front diff, and transfer case with the redline recommended oils last summer. I have been using them in my BMWs for decades. why not use them?

I can post which ones, don't recall at the moment, but still have some remaining in the garage...
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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I'd change if I had a problem...but I've never had a problem in any car which was attributable to the fluids I was using.
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