Add Bio-Tech to redline 5w30 ok?
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Doubt it...try Archoil 9100
Redline has a lot of additives. I would not add more.
I wouldn’t add anything to Redline. I think bio-tech is an Ester based moly additive which is what redline has already. I’d add BT to an oil that was lacking both, like an HDEO.
No additives.
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Just some questions to help you with your decision:
1. what is the Source of the noise in this engine? Do you really know?
2. what chemistry in the BioTech will pinpoint or remove this noise?
3. you already have one variable in this equation. Do you think adding another will help?
1. what is the Source of the noise in this engine? Do you really know?
2. what chemistry in the BioTech will pinpoint or remove this noise?
3. you already have one variable in this equation. Do you think adding another will help?
Don't homeblend, different additives may not play nicely with each other. Why not step up to Redline 0W40, I'm assuming when you say noisy its lifter and rocker noise that LS engines are known for. Or hit up one of the many Corvette forums and see what those guys are doing
What is Bio-Tech??
It's already been said but I'll reiterate
Redline has lots of additives
Do you know the source of the noise?
Redline has lots of additives
Do you know the source of the noise?
Did this Vette by chance start its life on the beloved "GM says to use Mobil 1 only"???
That's where your noise came from... go to any other quality oil and it will get noticeably quieter.
M1 Fanboys I got my flame suit on!!
That's where your noise came from... go to any other quality oil and it will get noticeably quieter.
M1 Fanboys I got my flame suit on!!
Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
What is Bio-Tech??
Lubegard Biotech is the same as Heavy Duty Engine Protectant, just a smaller size
What is Bio-Tech??
Lubegard Biotech is the same as Heavy Duty Engine Protectant, just a smaller size
Originally Posted By: racin4ds
Did this Vette by chance start its life on the beloved "GM says to use Mobil 1 only"???
That's where your noise came from... go to any other quality oil and it will get noticeably quieter.
M1 Fanboys I got my flame suit on!!
Is the hemp tick a valve train noise? Or a bearing or rotating component? Does it sound like excessive lash or what?
Did this Vette by chance start its life on the beloved "GM says to use Mobil 1 only"???
That's where your noise came from... go to any other quality oil and it will get noticeably quieter.
M1 Fanboys I got my flame suit on!!
Is the hemp tick a valve train noise? Or a bearing or rotating component? Does it sound like excessive lash or what?
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So what’s the deal? You are sharper than;
1) GM engineers
2) Mobil engineers
3) A bowling ball
1) GM engineers
2) Mobil engineers
3) A bowling ball
Lol @ flamesuit on. I just got grief for buying redline oil as its inferior to M1 from some people.
I wouldn't call it 'necessary', but if you want to one-up yourself, then forget the additive and go with a majority-ester blend oil. Don't get me wrong, I think LG Bio-Tech is probably at the top, but car engine longevity is truly a tribologist's game.
Originally Posted By: 08z06
it is just the regular sewing machine noise. i put in redline 5-w30 about 3-400 miles ago. it is definitely quieter . Weird thing though it seems to get quieter when the oil gets to 160 or so.
That might be because the high levels of moly and ZDDP in their oils are activated by and with heat.
it is just the regular sewing machine noise. i put in redline 5-w30 about 3-400 miles ago. it is definitely quieter . Weird thing though it seems to get quieter when the oil gets to 160 or so.
That might be because the high levels of moly and ZDDP in their oils are activated by and with heat.
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