REDLINE SYNTHETIC RACE OILS are
made with the most thermally stable synthetic base stocks available
and provide the best high-temperature lubrication and a higher film
strength than any petroleum or synthetic on the market today.
Although Red Line racing oils are categorized as “straight grades”,
their low-temperature properties make them exceptional multigrades,
allowing 2-4% more power than an oil of similar viscosity, while
providing much more protection. Each reduction in viscosity grade
allows 1-2% more power. To reduce the chance of detonation, our
race oils contain very few detergents and are not recommended for
street use.
One of the biggest topics in
modern synthetic engine oils is the level of Zinc Dialkyl-Dithio-Phosphate
(ZDDP) anti-wear additive contained in the oil. ZDDP protects
by creating a film on cams and flat lifter contact points in
response to the extreme pressure and heat at the contact point. The
film of zinc and phosphorus compounds provides a sacrificial wear
surface protecting the base metal of the cam and lifter from wear.
Every synthetic engine oil manufacturer has different levels of
this particular additive included in their base-stock, among other
additives to increase the amount of anti-wear properties in the
oil. The real issue is modern API (American Petroleum Institute)
approved oils lack the anti-wear properties needed for our performance
driven engines. There are numerous reasons why the EPA has required
the removal of these anti-wear additives from modern oils including
added pollution and increased cost of these particular elements.
These modern "updated" oils have almost zero ZDDP, and this can
play a serious role in your engine's lifespan, whether your dealer
will inform you of this or not! So, if you can find an API approval
stamp on the label of a quart of oil, chances are it lacks the
anti-wear properties needed for proper protection. This is
unfortunate, because a majority of oil manufacturers have "met"
these specifications so the everyday customer and "quickie lube"
will use their lubricants. This leaves our options at the local
auto parts store slim for finding a quality lubricant.
Fortunately, there are still oil
manufacturers making the best oils they can produce, with no
interest in reducing their anti-wear additives to be API compliant.
Red Line is one of those manufacturers, and the brand we fully
stand behind! Every quart of Red Line engine oil has a complete
anti-wear package containing ZDDP and other anti-wear additives for
proper engine protection. All three World Challenge E90 race cars
use off the shelf Red Line products in the engine, transmission,
and differential. Our street cars also use Red Line products to
increase longevity and performance. We'll go to the local auto shop
for our car wax and wash, but not our lubricants!
Expected oil life in track
conditions should not exceed 1000 miles.
Available in quart and gallon
sizes.
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Engine Designation*
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Recommended Viscosity, under 200f
degree Operating Temp.
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Recommended Viscosity, above 200f
degree Operating Temp.
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S54, S62 after 02/00, S65,
S85
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30WT
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40WT
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M52TU, M54, M60,
M62, N52, N53, N54, N62, N63, N73, S62 before
02/00
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30WT
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30WT
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M42, M44, M50, M52, S50, S52, M60,
M62, M70, M73
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40WT
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40WT
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S14, S38
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40WT
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50WT
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M10, M20, M21, M30
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40WT
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50WT
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*Please contact us if you do not
know your engine designation.
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