Redex, and fuel additives, a quick question.

Ros3 · 7th June 2016, 16:56

So, I f I am using BP ultimate fuel, is it worth using Redex treatment ?. Would the fuel not just do the same job ?.

gazcaz · 7th June 2016, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Ros3

So, I f I am using BP ultimate fuel, is it worth using Redex treatment ?. Would the fuel not just do the same job ?.

Its suppose to be a cleaner burning fuel which i use, but when i fill with ordinary fuel i add this(http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...-cleaner-350ml )in percentage to how much fuel i put in.im always get asked what im putting in my tank lol..No smoke emissions perfect at MOT time and every 6 months i use this fab stuff (http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...ataclean-450ml )

KWIL · 7th June 2016, 19:12

I don't add anything, passes MOT every time and also no smoke, so what should I do?

charlie 22 · 7th June 2016, 19:30

I usually fill up on a tank of Tesco momentum 99 and get good results. I caught an episode of Fifth Gear the other day when they suggested using a fuel additive to restore lost hp. A a result have been using redex in the last two tank fills. I now get better mpg and better acceleration OR a big placebo effect, but at the end of the day it works for me and I will continue to use it for the foreseeable future.

Ros3 · 7th June 2016, 20:48

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Originally Posted by gazcaz

Its suppose to be a cleaner burning fuel which i use, but when i fill with ordinary fuel i add this(http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...-cleaner-350ml )in percentage to how much fuel i put in.im always get asked what im putting in my tank lol..No smoke emissions perfect at MOT time and every 6 months i use this fab stuff (http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...ataclean-450ml )

Thanks for that mate, I will give that Halford stuff a go.

Rev Jules · 7th June 2016, 21:03

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Originally Posted by KWIL

I don't add anything, passes MOT every time and also no smoke, so what should I do?

Buy a diesel.

Rev

bl52krz · 7th June 2016, 21:18

I have been using Redex for over 50 years, both in m/cycles and cars. Seems to make the engine smoother and quieter. Mpg over a tankfull is a little better. It also is supposed to help lubricate the exhaust/ inlet valves.

Fifer · 7th June 2016, 21:30

Back in the 60s almost every garage had a pump can of Redex by the petrol pumps. A squirt of Redex into the tank was a couple of pence. I've been using it ever since. It must be doing something, as half a century later it's still on the go.

I didn't use it on the motorbike, as a little Castrol R in the tank made it smell like a racing bike!

Fifer

Ros3 · 7th June 2016, 21:35

Thanks for the reply's lads, but my question is do you need to use Redex if you are using BP ultimate fuel, would the fuel itself not be enough.??

charlie 22 · 7th June 2016, 22:34

I would think not as BP would say that BP ultimate is all you need.

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Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Redex, and fuel additives, a quick question. So, I f I am using BP ultimate fuel, is it worth using Redex treatment ?. Would the fuel not just do the same job ?.

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charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	I usually fill up on a tank of Tesco momentum 99 and get good results. I caught an episode of Fifth Gear the other day when they suggested using a fuel additive to restore lost hp. A a result have been using redex in the last two tank fills. I now get better mpg and better acceleration OR a big placebo effect, but at the end of the day it works for me and I will continue to use it for the foreseeable future. __________________ Ugly Duckling

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I have been using Redex for over 50 years, both in m/cycles and cars. Seems to make the engine smoother and quieter. Mpg over a tankfull is a little better. It also is supposed to help lubricate the exhaust/ inlet valves. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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Fifer Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montrose Posts: 736 Thanks: 286 Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts	Back in the 60s almost every garage had a pump can of Redex by the petrol pumps. A squirt of Redex into the tank was a couple of pence. I've been using it ever since. It must be doing something, as half a century later it's still on the go. I didn't use it on the motorbike, as a little Castrol R in the tank made it smell like a racing bike! Fifer __________________ I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race.

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charlie 22 Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greenford Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 875 Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts	I would think not as BP would say that BP ultimate is all you need. __________________ Ugly Duckling

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	I don't add anything, passes MOT every time and also no smoke, so what should I do?

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Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Thanks for the reply's lads, but my question is do you need to use Redex if you are using BP ultimate fuel, would the fuel itself not be enough.??