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I think I will be switching to RP as well. Looks like a good option for me personally. Im not joining the "down with MTL" group yet. Though there is some evidence for both sides, Im coming to this conclusion based on a few personal reasons.

1. Im not really pleased with MTL in the winter. It sucks until it gets warm. I will say I like it in the warmer months. Im just tired of doing the pre drive row to spread the oil around, and really the shifting doesnt improve for a couple of miles anyway. RP seems like a viable option, especailly for the price. I am wary of jumping from one boat to another, however, but it seems RP has some good data to back its claims.

2. I am curious to see what kind of condition the MTL is in, and to compare with others. I would be willing to send it in to Blackstone for the standard test. If anyone would like further tests, they are welcome to paypal me the $$$ for whatever test they would like run beyond the initial $20. I would like to change the fluid this weekend, b/c I have some free time. Would storing it in a clean old water jug or something work until the Blackstone bottles came or would that contaminate it? I could wait for the Blackstone kit if someone was interested. If not, Ill put it in clear bottles and take pics.

My car has about 63,000 miles. The original fluid was changed out for the first time, by me, between 50,000- 55,000 miles (remember I have kilometers, Im not quite sure what the mileage was), last spring sometime. Anyway, the original fluid saw pampering by the original owner, then 2 drag passes, 3 auto-x laps, and the very occasional hard launch by me. Havent done a ton on the MTL except for the occasional hard shift from 1-2 and 2-3. No launches (I know this because Ive had it as long as my poly rear trans mount, and I never have put it through its paces). So thats its history. If anyone wants some analysis done on some lower mileage MTL I would be happy to help for the good of the group. I personally just cant afford to do the full blown test like Terry.