Redline in a daily driver

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Let us know how it goes. I bet it will be a good time... What filter? How long?
 
Pep Boys
Auto Zone
Advance Auto
O'Reilly's
Walmart

No sign of Red Line in any of my local stores listed above. I don;t see Amsoil or Schaeffers either.
 
Originally Posted By: JoelB
I don't expect the car to run any differently really. But I'd be interested to see a used oil analysis at the end of the run.

Some people have seen high iron in used oil analysis after the first run, so I'd do a used oil analysis only after 2nd or 3rd OCI with Redline. Some have suggested that the higher wear is indicated on the first run because Redline is making itself comfy in the engine by attracting the esters to the metal, and removes varnish and deposits in the process. Theroretically that cleaning process is what gives false high wear readings in the first used oil analysis. Not stating this as a fact, just passing along the info I have seen some time ago on this great forum.
 
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Originally Posted By: JoelB
I realize everyone will comment that its a waste of money. But I wanted to try out Redline a true "full synthetic" oil for fun and becuase im curious how it will perform. Currently the only car i have is my 2016 versa. Anyone see a reason to avoid using a specialty oil like redline in a daily driver? My usual commute is 14 miles of back roads round trip. I will probably only run it for 1 oci but i need to get it out of my system. The car only holds 4 quarts so it isn't ridiculously expensive to try it out for fun.

How much do you care about your warranty?
 
Originally Posted By: Vlad_the_Russian
Originally Posted By: JoelB
I don't expect the car to run any differently really. But I'd be interested to see a used oil analysis at the end of the run.

Some people have seen high iron in used oil analysis after the first run, so I'd do a used oil analysis only after 2nd or 3rd OCI with Redline. Some have suggested that the higher wear is indicated on the first run because Redline is making itself comfy in the engine by attracting the esters to the metal, and removes varnish and deposits in the process. Theroretically that cleaning process is what gives false high wear readings in the first used oil analysis. Not stating this as a fact, just passing along the info I have seen some time ago on this great forum.


Another thing to watch out for on the used oil analysis for Redline is that the Oxidation number will be about 100. The oil analysis company will have a cow over that, but it's normal for Redline oils. They start out that high.
 
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Originally Posted By: JoelB
........................... Anyone see a reason to avoid using a specialty oil like redline in a daily driver? .................


Yes don't use it as it is NOT a specialty oil.
 
Redline oil works fine is a daily driver Is it better than any other oil? Who knows.
 
There's a Californian who has a couple of older rides one of which is an ancient Civic Wagon, although any US market Civic Wagon is now an ancient car. The Civic did need a field overhaul, but only because it would not otherwise pass CA emissions. It's now approaching half a million miles.
Guess what oil this guy uses?
Ester based oils have been shown to improve fuel efficiency. Whether Red Line will improve fuel economy enough to pay its marginal cost seems doubtful, but it might be possible. Esters are highly polar and have good solubility, so Red Line might offer superior cleaning ability, not that a '16 engine should need much cleaning. Red Line oils also offer a very solid add pack.
You have an itch, so go ahead and scratch it.
Red Line won't hurt anything and you might end up finding it worth the marginal cost.
 
I have to be honest, I keep thinking about Red Line in my NSX and S2000, but I just can't convince myself it is better than Mobil 1 0W-40, which has worked just fine for me for years.
 
Originally Posted By: KGMtech


Like Redline, if the super premium oil gives you a nice fuzzy feeling, maybe it's not too much to spend? we only live once. YMMV.



We only live once. Use the most expensive oil you can find in a Nissan Versa.


OP, You're a wild man. Truly on the edge. LOL
 
There are about a ton of blown fuel and alcohol cars that would not be as consistent and long lived as they are w/o Redline. But a Versa ... It could mean/do something, but prolly not...

If you want a stock OEM motor to live long, run something like Pennzoil Platinum Ultra for say 8,000 miles per change with a premium filter. Boring I know, but it has the right additive package to go the distance.

Redline is really for a different use ...
 
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Originally Posted By: KGMtech


Like Redline, if the super premium oil gives you a nice fuzzy feeling, maybe it's not too much to spend? we only live once. YMMV.


We only live once. Use the most expensive oil you can find in a Nissan Versa.


OP, You're a wild man. Truly on the edge. LOL



Not true for believers or non believers there is a NEXT life.

Its where you end up believers look forward to paradise, non believers look forward to ??

"Those that have ears to hear with, let them hear."

No more on this topic.
 
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Not true for believers or non believers there is a NEXT life.

Its where you end up believers look forward to paradise, non believers look forward to ??

"Those that have ears to hear with, let them hear."

No more on this topic.



What are you going on about?
 
Try it and get it out of your system. I did a similar thing about this time last year and gave Amsoil a try in my Tacoma and noticed no difference whatsoever. Engine sounded the same, gas mileage stayed average, and it started up easily as it had with the previous oil (PP). Needless to say, after 7500 miles, I just switched back to my Pennzoil Platinum and plan to stay there. The Amsoil changed color to a dark amber brown after 3k and stayed like that until the end, just as the Pennzoil always had.

High performance ester/PAO oils offer very marginal benefits for most street cars, they really start to shine in the high performance and track arenas where extreme temperatures and abuse is part of the game. Since most of us aren't bouncing off the rev-limiter through every gear in our daily drivers, the use of boutique oils is not necessary unless you just have to constantly feel that warm, fuzzy feeling.
Cheers!
 
I use redline 5w30 and d4 transmission fluid in my 98 accord. D4 is the best transmission fluid I have found yet. The engine oil is overkill and does a great job of removing varnish.
 
Originally Posted By: BrocLuno
If you want a stock OEM motor to live long, run something like Pennzoil Platinum Ultra for say 8,000 miles per change with a premium filter. Boring I know, but it has the right additive package to go the distance.


Yeah, but you would spend so much time trying to find Pennzoil Platinum Ultra, that it would be way cheaper just to buy Redline
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