Red Line ain't exactly cheap here in the states (they are headquartered in California) ... but it stacks up pretty well against Mobil 1 especially as the new SuperSyn is approaching $5 per quart + tax. I can get Red Line delivered to my door for $8 per quart and my Honda takes merely 3.5 - 4 quarts. Cost of the oil is even less significant when you have a tiny sump.
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But, it's also that much more critical as each ounce of oil carries a larger burden and spends more time exposed to more heat.
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As for Red Line's extra plentiful moly
causing oxidation, I haven't seen evidence of that yet. Red Line's formula makes checking TBN difficult and I've seen samples here that looked new after 5,000 miles. I just don't see oxidation as an issue to be concerned about with this stuff.
As was pointed out in other threads about Red Line, I got pretty good wear numbers ... and that was with a substantial COOLANT LEAK.
I'm trying Schaeffer right now (Supreme 70000 blend - 10W30) but the high cost of shipping makes it a less than ideal choice for me. Maybe if I could go in with a bunch of guys on a several cases I could make the $250 minimum.
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