VLSD Oil question!

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Whats the best quality synthetic i should run?

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everyone says redline, i use mobil 1
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how much is redline vs modil 1? and what weight
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Just 80/90 gear oil. Make sure its the type the FSM recommends. I like amsoil and we sell it here on Nico, just search Amsoil
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Sweet thanks alot bro! *edit* how many quarts too? just 1 or 2?
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get 2
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Will do thanks again man u can close this thread if u want hahah
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1 8/9qts. I like moble 1
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dont forget the lil tube of lsd addictive..makes things alot smoother and mine seems to lock better
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hmmm....
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coupe240sxguy wrote:hmmm....
?????i hate when people do that.finish your thought!!!!!
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bersh240 wrote:
?????i hate when people do that.finish your thought!!!!!
hmmmmm... very much in deed
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to the guy above. vlsd's dont require additive. its a sealed unit, so no additive needed
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You can't go wrong with Mobil 1!!!

Although, I use Lucas Heavy Duty Synthetic 80/90
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Wc240 wrote: to the guy above. vlsd's dont require additive. its a sealed unit, so no additive needed
NO LSD ADDITIVE. Like said VLSD's are a sealed unit.
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locals recommened addictive.so i put it in. and it got rid of alot of the whining and cracking sounds it had.i know its a sealed unit. but it DID help out something in there.
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bersh240 wrote:locals recommened addictive ...
Addictive? ... Yes it is, isn't it!
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bersh240 wrote:locals recommened addictive.so i put it in. and it got rid of alot of the whining and cracking sounds it had.i know its a sealed unit. but it DID help out something in there.
Well its wrong, LSD adds moly additives which are micro lubricants. They are bad for the seals and can cause wear down.
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OutToWinPAHC wrote:
Well its wrong, LSD adds moly additives which are micro lubricants. They are bad for the seals and can cause wear down.
Too late now ... looks like a redo!
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I could say Lucas but here people are starting to use Motion Plus and they are saying is better than Lucas.
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