what kind of oil for the R154

[shenronzero]

hey all,

Im doing my Auto to R154 today and tomorrow and was wondering what weight oil should i use. I live in florida if that makes a difference

thanks.

 

[mkIIIman089]

I would just use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W-90. The best race cars in the world use it, and its super easy to find.

 

[Zumtizzle]

MTL-90

Redline.

 

[SupraMario]

MTL-90

Redline.

This.
Or Royal Purple.

 

[Rennat]

I would just use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W-90. The best race cars in the world use it, and its super easy to find.

how can you even say that? do you physically watch them put it in? im sick of hearing supposedly a certain manufactuer/team uses a certain oil, filter, gas.... ect. just research on the forums, and you'll see what people think...

Royal Purple has been hit and miss, some people said it ruined their transmissions because we have brass synchros. I personally run MT-90
MTL is different, you want MT-90. and i've also used the 85w-90NS (no limited slip additive) that worked well in my W58. but i like the MT-90 in my R154 right now.

 

[Keros]

Redline MT-90 is what most R154 owners typically use and recommend.

I have it in my trans, does the job.

 

[Poodles]

Red Line MT90

Mobil 1 isn't a true synthetic and overpriced (might as well put normal oil in)
Royal Purple Syncromesh is too thin.
Royal Purple Max Gear has friction modifiers which don't allow the syncros to work.

I've tried conventional oil, both Royal Purple oils, and the MT90... use the MT90 or I'll personally come to your house and beat you senseless :sarcasm:

 

[AGlobalThreat]

Redline MT-90 no question.

 

[hvyman]

/\ lollll

redline is the shit

 

[Supra28]

Not trying to hi-jack the thread but where do you guys get your Red Line MT-90 from? The only place I know is Jegs.

 

[NgoFcukinWay]

3qts of Redline MT-90 is what I use. FTW

Not trying to hi-jack the thread but where do you guys get your Red Line MT-90 from? The only place I know is Jegs.

There's a local store in Houston called ProAm (link) that has Redline fluids. The MT-90 was either $12.99/qt or $11.99/qt, but it's something around there.

 

[AGlobalThreat]

I get mine from NAPA

 

[mkIIIman089]

how can you even say that? do you physically watch them put it in? im sick of hearing supposedly a certain manufactuer/team uses a certain oil, filter, gas.... ect. just research on the forums, and you'll see what people think...

I can say that because I AM "them". I don't watch "them" put it in, I'm the one putting it in, and I can tell you that's what is used, tough guy.

Redline is up to the job as well, use the mt-90 if you like, supposedly it helps if your R154 doesn't shift well. For me, it's too much effort to get the stuff for no real gain.

 

[mrsuprafreak]

Redline here!

 

[annoyingrob]

Redline MT-90 no question.

Word. I get mine at Mopac. And it's 3.8qts IIRC.


IMO, Royal purple syncromesh is junk in an R154. absolutely hated it.

 

[mkIIIman089]

^Synchromax? That's for transmissions requiring ATF... no wonder it didn't work in something made for using gear oil.

 

[jdub]

Red Line MT90

Mobil 1 isn't a true synthetic and overpriced (might as well put normal oil in)
Royal Purple Syncromesh is too thin.
Royal Purple Max Gear has friction modifiers which don't allow the syncros to work.

I've tried conventional oil, both Royal Purple oils, and the MT90... use the MT90 or I'll personally come to your house and beat you senseless :sarcasm:

QFT

One thing to add...Mobil 1 gear oil also contains friction modifiers. Same effect as RP Max Gear. You can use either in your LSD, but I wouldn't in a R154 or W58.

 

[Rennat]

I can say that because I AM "them". I don't watch "them" put it in, I'm the one putting it in, and I can tell you that's what is used, tough guy.

Redline is up to the job as well, use the mt-90 if you like, supposedly it helps if your R154 doesn't shift well. For me, it's too much effort to get the stuff for no real gain.

hmm... just out of curiousity... what are you putting it in? WRC cars? Drag Cars? Auto Cross?

and i find redline so available its hilarious... i have two stores in town that stock everything from redline for the same prices as online... the stuff you said i've never seen or heard of.

 

[mkIIIman089]

hmm... just out of curiousity... what are you putting it in? WRC cars? Drag Cars? Auto Cross?

and i find redline so available its hilarious... i have two stores in town that stock everything from redline for the same prices as online... the stuff you said i've never seen or heard of.

0 for 3. Sports cars (Endurance racing, if you prefer). Come on now, how many WRC teams do you know based in FL?

Like I said, FOR ME it's not easy to get at all, Mobil 1 is, I've seen how well it holds up so I use it.

I said something you've never seen or heard of??? Huh?

 

[AGlobalThreat]

Redline is up to the job as well, use the mt-90 if you like, supposedly it helps if your R154 doesn't shift well. For me, it's too much effort to get the stuff for no real gain.

Too much effort for no gain? It will give you smoother shifts regardless. Your transmission doesn't have to be grinding to be able to benefit from Redline MT-90.