SNAKEBITE Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Is it worth using REDEX or some such other treatment for the injectors? I have used the STP one shot in a tank full for a few years now and was wondering if it was worth using it at all? They had a special offer on Redex though yesterday so I am giving that a go. 1/4 of a bottle in the next four tank loads of fuel. Do these things realy work or is it a waste of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I was always told by "those that know", that fuel additives were a waste of money, unless you had some very old, rare, sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 waste of time and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 used it to clean my injectors - it worked - but not for long, seems as though it needs it again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Redex and the like isn't much use, a more industrial / professional additive is much better something like protec. It costs about a tenner but those that do deliver want about £7 postage, so it ain't cheap...works tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Redex and the like isn't much use, a more industrial / professional additive is much better something like protec. It costs about a tenner but those that do deliver want about £7 postage, so it ain't cheap...works tho. I tried redex and the likes but they only seemed to have sort term effects until a read about Protec on a 4x4 forum and i never looked back I use Protec diesel additive and the oil booster B) Its not cheap but sure makes a difference to my 18 year old 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Gents, I decided to revive my fuel system with a touch of redex. The first tank went a treat, responsive, good mpg, and no problems. The problems started on the second tank of fuel, it smoked, pinked, didn't rev, poor mpg and was running very rough. It can honestly say i will not be using redex ever again, its a waist of money and causes damage to your vehicle. Regards Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Modern low sulphur derv, doesnt have enough lubrication, for high pressure injection pumps. trouble is they last the first 100k miles and then pack up. use an additive like millers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have to use one of them, I have a mondea zetec s 150bhp and if you dont keep the injectors clean it kills performance B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Modern low sulphur derv, doesnt have enough lubrication, for high pressure injection pumps. trouble is they last the first 100k miles and then pack up. use an additive like millers. Wise words. Buy the Millers in 5lt cans, it's cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Mine is a petrol so does the protec for petrol or diesel only? Oh and where can I buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBill Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Mine is a petrol so does the protec for petrol or diesel only? Oh and where can I buy it? Here SB PROTEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Mine is a petrol so does the protec for petrol or diesel only? Oh and where can I buy it? Here SB PROTEC How much Ths were i get mine from http://www.thecarpartshop.co.uk/index.php?cPath=22_197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Which one do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Which one do you use? all depends what you want it for - it is pretty self explanatory on thier website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Evening Gent's Since my last post (when my car was running rough on redex) I've put a fresh tank of fuel in and its now running a treat. Maybee redex does work and maybee a put a little bit to much in my tank?!!! Cheers Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I heard a rumour that REDEX burns the valves out? Anybody know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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