Heavy Shock Proof now back in stock
Red Line Heavy ShockProof gear oil is a bit of a legend in high-performance lubrication circles. It’s not your average gear oil—it’s engineered for extreme protection under brutal conditions, especially where shock loading and high torque are the norm.

🛠️ What It's Used For
Red Line Heavy ShockProof is designed for:
- Heavily loaded racing differentials and transmissions
- Detroit Lockers, spools, and quick-change differentials
- NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car rear ends
- Off-road and drag racing applications
- Problem gearboxes that suffer from noise, wear, or heat
It’s not recommended for most synchro-based manual transmissions due to its extreme slipperiness2.
⚙️ How It Compares to Other Brands
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Feature |
Red Line Heavy ShockProof |
Spectro 6-Speed Gear Oil |
AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-140 |
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Viscosity Rating |
~75W250 (film thickness) |
GL-5 rated, ~75W140 |
GL-5 rated, 75W-140 |
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Fluid Friction |
Like 75W90 (low drag) |
Moderate |
Moderate |
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Cushioning Effect |
High (acts like liquid grease) |
Lower |
Moderate |
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Shock Load Protection |
Exceptional |
Good |
Good |
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Synchro Compatibility |
Not recommended |
Compatible |
Compatible |
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Racing Suitability |
Top-tier |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Red Line’s unique formula includes microscopic solid particles suspended in the oil, which spread load across gear teeth and reduce metal-to-metal contact3. This is quite different from conventional oils that rely solely on fluid film.
🌟 Key Advantages
- Extreme pressure protection: Prevents gear tooth breakage under shock loads
- Low fluid friction: Improves power transfer and reduces operating temperatures
- Superior film strength: Maintains protection even under high heat and stress
- Reduced gear noise and wear: Especially noticeable in racing or noisy gearboxes
- Longer drain intervals: Thanks to high shear stability and oxidation resistance
- Fully synthetic: Made from polyol ester base stocks for top-tier thermal stability4
If you're running a street car, this might be overkill. But for racing, off-roading, or taming a noisy differential, it’s a serious contender