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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #10 on: 16 May 2007, 23:40 »
i got this stuff for free so i used it

no diffrence at all.

Even BUSTED on myth busters :laugh:

My dad accidently filled mine with diesel. Ran better than even once we drained it all out.  :rolleyes:
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Offline herbster

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2007, 13:27 »
Ok if you not got a cat on your system, more suited for older cars with carbs really, keep ontop of your oil changes, keep air filter clean-take out and knock against something firm and dry and beware of dust! Clean the plugs every oil change and you'll never need this stuff.  :wink:
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Offline NixGTI

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2007, 22:13 »
used this on an old mk4 escort, certainly helped, this was the days before optimax and alike. just dont expect miracles tho
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Offline blinky88

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #13 on: 21 May 2007, 10:18 »
Quote from: joey on 16 May 2007, 21:11
just recently swapped over to super unleaded, after years of supermarket fuel and redex.
i can tell you that the car is running much smoother, less engine noise and no pinking.
 :smiley: i,m so happy. :smiley:  hope it lasts!

so i was just at the petrol station and thinking i would try out super unleaded, when i looked there was "Premium Unleaded" and "High Octane super unleaded" ... whats the difference :shocked: suffice to say i went for premium unleaded but now i'm not sure as the handle only said unleaded on it :huh:
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Offline Simon8v91

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #14 on: 21 May 2007, 10:44 »
Quote from: blinky88 on 21 May 2007, 10:18

so i was just at the petrol station and thinking i would try out super unleaded, when i looked there was "Premium Unleaded" and "High Octane super unleaded" ... whats the difference :shocked: suffice to say i went for premium unleaded but now i'm not sure as the handle only said unleaded on it :huh:

Premium unleaded is just standard unleaded petrol 95 / 96 RON.  High octane super unleaded is regular super unleaded usually 98 / 99 RON and this is the stuff for a GTI.  You will get an extra 2% fuel efficiency (to offset the price) and slightly better responce and smooth running if your car is set up right.

Using super unleaded for a motorway journey will clean fuel system and you will notice a slight difference next time you drive.  :smiley:
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Offline blinky88

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #15 on: 21 May 2007, 14:47 »
premium unleaded is just normal unleaded? cos they had "premium unleaded", "high octane" and just "unleaded". dammit did i just fill up my car on normal stuff? :angry: i've always used normal unleaded but i though premium unleaded would be better
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Offline Simon8v91

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #16 on: 21 May 2007, 15:07 »
Quote from: blinky88 on 21 May 2007, 14:47
premium unleaded is just normal unleaded?

Yes it is, sorry.  :sad: go for super next time.  In some countries I think premium is super but not in the UK.

Edit, to back me up http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/great_britain_general.html
« Last Edit: 21 May 2007, 15:10 by Simon8v91 »
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Offline blinky88

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #17 on: 21 May 2007, 15:18 »
dammit thats decieving why would they name the same petrol two different things?? well thanks for the heads up anyway i will go for "High octane" next time :smiley:
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Offline joey

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #18 on: 21 May 2007, 21:33 »
agree, as above, hope it works for you. :smiley:
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Offline blinky88

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Re: Redex.
« Reply #19 on: 28 May 2007, 19:38 »
well i just filled the old mk3 up on some juicy high octane and i dunno if its like a placebo effect in my mind but im sure i can see a difference already --- seems quieter and smoother :smiley: well worth the extra couple of pence
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