Gear Oil

jaf2021 · 03-06-2022, 10:32 AM

What is the best weight gear oil to run in a 12-bolt chevy rearend?

ZenzenRacing · 03-06-2022, 08:27 PM

Great gear life... Torco 75-140 GL-6. Just my 2cts.

Angelo DiTocco · 03-06-2022, 09:03 PM

Do you want to go fast? Or maximize gear life? That would be good to know.

jaf2021 · 03-06-2022, 10:11 PM

Hey Angelo let's say the quickest gear oil for a 12-bolt?

Dave Noll · 03-06-2022, 11:30 PM

Redline Super Lite Shock Proof

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-07-2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noll

Redline Super Lite Shock Proof

I’ll second that. Use it in my stocker and bracket car. Never a problem. And easy to get at the local auto parts store. My Orielys stocks a couple bottles.

Matt Welker · 03-10-2022, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noll

Redline Super Lite Shock Proof

Dave is right, Superlight shock proof will work well in rear set up correctly. Full disclosure, Red Line sponsors our race teams, but when thinking about what oil to buy and what companies to support, I think it is important to look at that. Red Line isn't the only company supporting drag racers, but when it comes to gear oil, I don't think there is a better product.

We use all three gear oils, super light works well in our stick stockers with 12 bolts. In the super stocker, we run the heavy due to weight, clutch, and HP and have seen a difference in gear life in that car.

https://www.redlineoil.com/shockproof-gear-oils

Any questions, just ask or stop by at the track.

-Matt

Pete Lanciers · 03-14-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noll

Redline Super Lite Shock Proof

Count me onboard with the Redline Super Lite Shock Proof also been using it in my 8.75 Mopar for 5 years now without a hiccup!

Angelo DiTocco · 03-15-2022, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jaf2021

Hey Angelo let's say the quickest gear oil for a 12-bolt?

The Red Line Super Lite Shock Proof -
I have had no problems with gear life
Sorry for the late reply but it seems to be the consensus here.

Race Clean · 03-16-2022, 03:45 PM

After having some issues with gear life in the past using Red Line shock proof(blue stuff) I started using this brand 12-15 years ago:
https://www.lambcomponents.com/misc-...-oil-1605.html
If it robs you of any et I cant say but it solved my ”wear issues” !

03-06-2022, 10:32 AM	#1
jaf2021 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: selmer,tn Posts: 110 Likes: 13 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Gear Oil What is the best weight gear oil to run in a 12-bolt chevy rearend?

03-06-2022, 08:27 PM	#2
ZenzenRacing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 255 Likes: 215 Liked 41 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Great gear life... Torco 75-140 GL-6. Just my 2cts.

03-06-2022, 09:03 PM	#3
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 737 Likes: 164 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Do you want to go fast? Or maximize gear life? That would be good to know. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

03-06-2022, 10:11 PM	#4
jaf2021 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: selmer,tn Posts: 110 Likes: 13 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Hey Angelo let's say the quickest gear oil for a 12-bolt?

03-06-2022, 11:30 PM	#5
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 697 Likes: 2,354 Liked 220 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Redline Super Lite Shock Proof __________________ Dave Noll, E/FS ,L/SA 6526

03-16-2022, 03:45 PM	#10
Race Clean Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 155 Likes: 18 Liked 129 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Gear Oil After having some issues with gear life in the past using Red Line shock proof(blue stuff) I started using this brand 12-15 years ago: https://www.lambcomponents.com/misc-...-oil-1605.html If it robs you of any et I cant say but it solved my ”wear issues” ! __________________ Stop global whining