Red Line Synthetic Oil was founded in 1979 by Peter Filice and Tim Kerrigan out of a garage in California. Their goal was to produce a product competitive with others at the time by introducing additives to the product that provided rust and corrosion resistance without compromising on performance. Initially producing
two-stroke racing oils, they later began producing fuel additives as well. In the 1980s, Red Line Oil expanded its selection of products by introducing
gear oils,
transmission fluids, and other automotive additives. This helped expand the company's reach beyond the racing market. The company's presence in motorsports further cemented its reputation, as racing teams adopted Red Line Oil products. Now, Red Line Oil now produces high-quality synthetic oils and lubricants for both racing and street purposes alike.
By using a synthetic ester base, Red Line Oil products maintain cutting-edge performance even in the extremely harsh conditions found in racing engines. Additionally, synthetic esters boast a number of advantages, such as low volitility, low pour points, high flash points, and high thermal stability. These benefits are how their products, such as the popular
5W30 motor oil, continue to be a very popular choice today.