Red Line FS 5W40

Akura · 06-30-2022, 05:55 PM

Hi,

Did not find, so did not read, opinions about this oil in our cars.

What do you think? I know is not a Dexos2 oil (but is one of the best rated in other car brands due to the ester base used), and this brand/oil is very difficult to find it in Spain (must buy it in other countries).

Just want to know if effort is worth it, thank you!

LT4Greg · 06-30-2022, 06:09 PM

I would go with 5W30 instead of 5w40 if you can find it or 0w40!

SFV1LE · 06-30-2022, 07:34 PM

What about Motul 5w40 X-clean? It's Dexos 2 and Motul, a great brand. Thought Motul was available in Europe.

https://www.amazon.com/Motul-X-Clean...6635603&sr=8-9

Akura · 07-01-2022, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT4Greg

I would go with 5W30 instead of 5w40 if you can find it or 0w40!

Using before Mobil 1 0w40 but RedLine seems much better, and no need of 0w because temperatures here are not so extreme.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFV1LE

What about Motul 5w40 X-clean? It's Dexos 2 and Motul, a great brand. Thought Motul was available in Europe.

https://www.amazon.com/Motul-X-Clean...6635603&sr=8-9

Motul was my second option, but in every comparison I read the ester base from RL is much better and complete than Motul, that's why I want to try it.

Raisin Man · 07-02-2022, 12:07 AM

I’ve been using Red Line for years in my cars - including a newer 2022 ZL1. Pleased with the results.

Akura · 07-02-2022, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raisin Man

I’ve been using Red Line for years in my cars - including a newer 2022 ZL1. Pleased with the results.

Thank you sir!

XXX ZL1 · 07-03-2022, 01:07 PM

Used Redline in our race cars for 20 years. Great oil and handles the heat extremely well.

Akura · 07-04-2022, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXX ZL1

Used Redline in our race cars for 20 years. Great oil and handles the heat extremely well.

Great info! Thank you sir!

cariboocreek · 07-04-2022, 08:40 AM

What do you believe an oil different from oem recommended will do for you?

SFV1LE · 07-04-2022, 12:07 PM

"I read the ester base from RL is much better and complete than Motul, that's why I want to try it."

It's oil, you will never see any results or improvements. As long as you aren't using something completely wrong like 0w20 non-synth and running it hard every weekend on track in 90+ weather, you wont "see" anything.

With all due respect... you're planning to use a non-Dexos, non-warranty oil vs something like Motul or Mobil 1 Dexos 2 because of a comparo someone was paid to write, by an oil company, about non-existent evidence of supposed marginal differences in wear or mileage or something like that. It's BS IMHO.

If you don't have a warranty anymore, ignore this part... the only difference you may see is the $20-30k+ cost to replace your motor when it fails due to nothing related to the perfectly good Redline oil you used (yes Redline IS good oil, but not "better" than Motul), when GM says sorry your warranty was voided due to using this non-Dexos oil. If you already don't have a warranty, go for it the Redline will be fine.

Camaro1973 · 07-04-2022, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFV1LE

"I read the ester base from RL is much better and complete than Motul, that's why I want to try it."

It's oil, you will never see any results or improvements. As long as you aren't using something completely wrong like 0w20 non-synth and running it hard every weekend on track in 90+ weather, you wont "see" anything.

With all due respect... you're planning to use a non-Dexos, non-warranty oil vs something like Motul or Mobil 1 Dexos 2 because of a comparo someone was paid to write, by an oil company, about non-existent evidence of supposed marginal differences in wear or mileage or something like that. It's BS IMHO.

If you don't have a warranty anymore, ignore this part... the only difference you may see is the $20-30k+ cost to replace your motor when it fails due to nothing related to the perfectly good Redline oil you used (yes Redline IS good oil, but not "better" than Motul), when GM says sorry your warranty was voided due to using this non-Dexos oil. If you already don't have a warranty, go for it the Redline will be fine.

The biggest issue is they have to push low ash oils with more detergents and less anti wear additives for emissions. Oil recommended by GM doesn’t make it better oil. On stock cars it’s ok, but it’s lacking in zddp and other anti wear additives.

A good mid or high saps oil is honestly better.

Akura · 07-04-2022, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cariboocreek

What do you believe an oil different from oem recommended will do for you?

Why do you believe sticked "bio healthy" fruits are better to you than normal walmart fruits?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFV1LE

"I read the ester base from RL is much better and complete than Motul, that's why I want to try it."

It's oil, you will never see any results or improvements. As long as you aren't using something completely wrong like 0w20 non-synth and running it hard every weekend on track in 90+ weather, you wont "see" anything.

With all due respect... you're planning to use a non-Dexos, non-warranty oil vs something like Motul or Mobil 1 Dexos 2 because of a comparo someone was paid to write, by an oil company, about non-existent evidence of supposed marginal differences in wear or mileage or something like that. It's BS IMHO.

If you don't have a warranty anymore, ignore this part... the only difference you may see is the $20-30k+ cost to replace your motor when it fails due to nothing related to the perfectly good Redline oil you used (yes Redline IS good oil, but not "better" than Motul), when GM says sorry your warranty was voided due to using this non-Dexos oil. If you already don't have a warranty, go for it the Redline will be fine.

Don't have warranty (I am in EU sir...) and no stock engine, so I want the better for my engine, not a brand who paid for dexos2 logo and engineered the oil with EPA restrictions in mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro1973

The biggest issue is they have to push low ash oils with more detergents and less anti wear additives for emissions. Oil recommended by GM doesn’t make it better oil. On stock cars it’s ok, but it’s lacking in zddp and other anti wear additives.

A good mid or high saps oil is honestly better.

This... and with a catless car your post become much more true, thank you.

Mac7504 · 07-05-2022, 03:14 AM

It seems to me you had your answer all along so why even post? And I mean this in the nicest way possible...

Akura · 07-05-2022, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac7504

It seems to me you had your answer all along so why even post? And I mean this in the nicest way possible...

Did you already decided in your dilemma?

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06-30-2022, 05:55 PM	#1
Akura Drives: ´18 ZL1 A10 Red Hot 😍 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Madrid, SPAIN Posts: 347	Red Line FS 5W40 Hi, Did not find, so did not read, opinions about this oil in our cars. What do you think? I know is not a Dexos2 oil (but is one of the best rated in other car brands due to the ester base used), and this brand/oil is very difficult to find it in Spain (must buy it in other countries). Just want to know if effort is worth it, thank you! Attached Images __________________ First ZL1 in Spain (Madrid)! Red Hot, A10, PDR, carbon fiber hood & grounds effects...

06-30-2022, 06:09 PM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would go with 5W30 instead of 5w40 if you can find it or 0w40! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-03-2022, 01:07 PM	#7
XXX ZL1 Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pace FL Posts: 417	Used Redline in our race cars for 20 years. Great oil and handles the heat extremely well. __________________ 2024 Riverside Blue ZL1 M6 Magnuson 2650R, NW 103, Roto Fab Big Gulp, Jet Hot Coated ARH 2 inch LT's, Stainless Works NPP, Too High PSI Billet Valve Covers, Mighty Mouse Wild CC Signature Forged 20x10.5/20x11.5, 295/30-315/30, BMR springs, BMR Cradle lockout, AAD Billet Control/Trailing arms 2023 Vivid Orange ZL1 M6 - sold 2019 Riverside Blue ZL1 A10 - sold

07-04-2022, 08:40 AM	#9
cariboocreek Drives: 2023 Corvette C8 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Alberta Posts: 140	What do you believe an oil different from oem recommended will do for you? __________________ 2023 Corvette C8 70th Anniversary Edition ———Gone But Not Forgotten——— 2022 Camaro ZL1 Convertible (Never Delivered and won’t forget) 2019 Camaro SS Convertible 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 2013 Challenger SRT 392 1995 Camaro Z28

06-30-2022, 07:34 PM	#3
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	What about Motul 5w40 X-clean? It's Dexos 2 and Motul, a great brand. Thought Motul was available in Europe. https://www.amazon.com/Motul-X-Clean...6635603&sr=8-9

07-02-2022, 12:07 AM	#5
Raisin Man Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Florida Posts: 54	I’ve been using Red Line for years in my cars - including a newer 2022 ZL1. Pleased with the results.

07-04-2022, 12:07 PM	#10
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	"I read the ester base from RL is much better and complete than Motul, that's why I want to try it." It's oil, you will never see any results or improvements. As long as you aren't using something completely wrong like 0w20 non-synth and running it hard every weekend on track in 90+ weather, you wont "see" anything. With all due respect... you're planning to use a non-Dexos, non-warranty oil vs something like Motul or Mobil 1 Dexos 2 because of a comparo someone was paid to write, by an oil company, about non-existent evidence of supposed marginal differences in wear or mileage or something like that. It's BS IMHO. If you don't have a warranty anymore, ignore this part... the only difference you may see is the $20-30k+ cost to replace your motor when it fails due to nothing related to the perfectly good Redline oil you used (yes Redline IS good oil, but not "better" than Motul), when GM says sorry your warranty was voided due to using this non-Dexos oil. If you already don't have a warranty, go for it the Redline will be fine.

07-05-2022, 03:14 AM	#13
Mac7504 Drives: 2003 Monte Carlo SS SLP, 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 484	It seems to me you had your answer all along so why even post? And I mean this in the nicest way possible...

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