To redex or not to redex?

[Steven4018]

Guys, been talking to a friend of mine who uses redex on his car quite regularly. Anyone had any experience of using it? Any efficiency, performance improvements seen?

 

[sk93]

 

[Wyldie85]

It helped my Grande Punto Sporting diesel but apparently there's no need to put it in the Zed...

If you do a search for fuel additives there's a previous thread which should give you some additional information.

 

[Steven4018]

It helped my Grande Punto Sporting diesel but apparently there's no need to put it in the Zed...

If you do a search for fuel additives there's a previous thread which should give you some additional information.

Great, I'll check that out. Cheers

 

[NeilP]

I agree with sk93.

You're better off putting the money into better fuel and more regular servicing.

 

[AlanJ]

I agree with sk93.

You're better off putting the money into better fuel and more regular servicing.

x 2

 

[sk93]

don't do it.. really.
sure, you may see initial benefits, but decoking an engine is often not a good idea - especially if it's an old(ish) engine (say, 7-10 years....)

 

[Steven4018]

Ok, the more I read and hear, I think I'll give it a miss.

And putting the money into a decent service/fuel goes without saying. anything to help the life of the zed is a good thing with me!

 

[andicole0]

Ok, the more I read and hear, I think I'll give it a miss.

And putting the money into a decent service/fuel goes without saying. anything to help the life of the zed is a good thing with me!

Be aware that some garages can make a lot of profit on fuel additives they may try to persuade you it's a good thing. I had a service receptionist tell me it was all about how injectors squirt and spray!

Andi.

 

[minefields]

You could always try the bmw stuff if you wanted, as some have said not sure if the zed really needs it

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=161091