HELP trans fluid problem

[Lone Dog]

So I was making the stops to gather the supplies for my service. The joint that used to have royal purple 75W90 for the trans doesn't carry it anymore. Anyone got any creative alternatives? There is a HD shop in town, but I haven't made it over there to talk to those dudes.

 

[scubaman15]

Red Line HD Shock!

 

[scubaman15]

Also Amsoil FGRQT 75w 90

 

[BubbleHead]

Either of Scubamans suugestions are excellent. There is also an Redline V-Twin trans lube with shockproof that guarentees no more 1st gear clunk.
Gear Oil and Transmission Lube - Red Line V-Twin Transmission Oil with Shockproof- Quart
I use Redline heavy shockproof in my tranny and Redline MTL in my primary case.

 

[Lone Dog]

Thanks guys, anyone have any experience with putting HD's syn 3 in our trans?

 

[BubbleHead]

Lone Dog, HD outsources there oil products to an unnamed source. So if it's a known fact that Redline HD shockproof is excellent for your trans, and Mobil 1 Vtwin motor oil is also excellent as well as Amsoil, Royal Purple and Redline motor oils why not use them? Also Redline MTL or there Vtwin primary case oil as well as Revtech is also excellent and all are ready and available from many sources. Trust in these suggestions because I got them from the best sources and members on this group.

 

[woodbutcher]

bigbluedog, remember that lonedog is in italy. not too easy for him to run down to the local auto zone.

 

[Lone Dog]

Thanks woodbutcher.

i know what I should use, but what I can use is the question.

Cameron

 

[lee]

don't worry Lone Dog - its not easy for me either - I would go with the recommendations here though - you should be able to get it on the net and get it shipped if you can't find it locally - thats what I do

 

[BubbleHead]

Your right Wood!! Duh!! I had a brain freeze on that one. Didn't think about where he was. I suppose that the internet is about the only way to get these items then. I wonder what a package that would hold 5 quarts of fluids would cost to ship to Italy? maybe I could get him the fluids and ship them to him? It's an idea.

 

[Lone Dog]

Lee,

who do you buy from that will ship oils USPS? I didn't think that was legal.
I have been thinking about having my folks send me a few quarts of "maple syrup"

 

[KnotSo]

Email the manufacturer and find out who the local distributer is and what name it is sold under in your country.

Being in the military, items can be shipped via the APO addy and it is cheaper.

I shipped LDO a 16lb flat rate USPS box to his APO / Iraq addy, and it was $8.95

 

[lee]

Lee,

who do you buy from that will ship oils USPS? I didn't think that was legal.
I have been thinking about having my folks send me a few quarts of "maple syrup"

I've bought Redline and Amsoil via internet and had it shipped - I think the Amsoil does get sent from somehwere in England thinking about it but I can't remember where I got the Redline from (home or overseas). Am gonna switch to Amsoil in my trans soon.

I don't think it is illegal to ship oil. It must be shipped at some point to the distributor. Be wary of USPS for international stuff - it gets there but takes a while.

 

[dogvet]

Synthetics will work or any high quality 80 W 90 gear oil for that matter. I would suspect that a synthetic would give superior shear protection. If you don't have many choices, I'd go for the H-D oil.

 

[slowrower]

Lee,

who do you buy from that will ship oils USPS? I didn't think that was legal.
I have been thinking about having my folks send me a few quarts of "maple syrup"

You can buy direct from Amsoil online, I did a few weeks back and it was delivered in 3 days UPS Ground. You can ship just about anything ground.

 

[slowrower]

I've bought Redline and Amsoil via internet and had it shipped - I think the Amsoil does get sent from somehwere in England thinking about it but I can't remember where I got the Redline from (home or overseas). Am gonna switch to Amsoil in my trans soon.

I don't think it is illegal to ship oil. It must be shipped at some point to the distributor. Be wary of USPS for international stuff - it gets there but takes a while.

Amsoil has warehouses all over the U.S. so no problem getting it ... call their 800 number on their website. Best deal is buy a case of 12 qts -- and get the 75w-90 FGR for your primary. I would go with Red Line Heavy Duty Shockproof for your tranny and amsoil for the rest. Also get a cleanable oil filter (bdmridgeback) lowdownchopshop.com carries them. They look awesome and you save the environment. :up:

 

[Lone Dog]

Thanks for all the inputs guys, but I guess I should reinforce that I live in Italy.
FEDEX, UPS, and the like are subject to Italian customs fees, and expensive as all hell to use. cost prohibative. I have a couple options, but I was wondering if anyone had any creative alternatives.

 

[lee]

I have the exact same problem Lone Dog - it is more expensive but if you have a choice for overseas shipping, use FedEx everytime over UPS - also, if you can, ask the person who is shipping to you to put a low value on the package - keeps the customs duty down - you can also add that it is a sample or a gift

 

[Lone Dog]

I have the exact same problem Lone Dog - it is more expensive but if you have a choice for overseas shipping, use FedEx everytime over UPS - also, if you can, ask the person who is shipping to you to put a low value on the package - keeps the customs duty down - you can also add that it is a sample or a gift

Good call.

 

[Lone Dog]

Well, I was able to run down some spectro conventional 80W90. Before I get preached at, yeah I know synthetic is better, but the shop orders it from the US, so I will experience delays. So, is there really any issues with me using conventional for this service?