Heavy Shock Proof now back in stock

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

Feature

Red Line Heavy ShockProof

Spectro 6-Speed Gear Oil

AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-140

Viscosity Rating

~75W250 (film thickness)

GL-5 rated, ~75W140

GL-5 rated, 75W-140

Fluid Friction

Like 75W90 (low drag)

Moderate

Moderate

Cushioning Effect

High (acts like liquid grease)

Lower

Moderate

Shock Load Protection

Exceptional

Good

Good

 

 

 

 

Synchro Compatibility

Not recommended

Compatible

Compatible

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