Redline MT-LV 70W/75W gear oil for 5 speed manual Mirage (OE is 75W80) - Page 3 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Ecky · 01-23-2019, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aerohead

I tried this in the CRX and could not discern any improvement to mpg.
Also,I put a number of baby jars filled with various viscosity standard and synthetics into the freezer,and next day,did a simultaneous side-by-side tip-test,flow comparison,and the standard Valvoline 10-40W flowed just as well as the most expensive full-synthetic.
You may have a better experience.

If only it were as warm as your typical freezer here.

A few days ago I did an oil change and the Mobile One 0w20 I like to use had the consistency of honey at normal room temperature.

diesel_john · 01-30-2019, 12:03 PM

How would this work in a manual? AMSOIL Synthetic Chaincase & Gear Oil. It is used in snowmobiles.

aerohead · 01-30-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel_john

How would this work in a manual? AMSOIL Synthetic Chaincase & Gear Oil. It is used in snowmobiles.

The manual trans. will have an API GL rating for the proper lube.If the AMSOIL meets or exceeds that spec. then you're good to go.
Google: API Gear Specifications for more detailed info