Petrol Additives

1. DazzerVTR Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Tolworth, Surrey Posts: 360 Saxo VTR MK2

   #1 25th June 2006, 01:08

   I'm going to put a full tank in tommorow before I do I was wondering whats the best fuel treatment to use.
   I've run it near dry back in the dark days of no money so god only knows what the state of my baby's engines like.
   
   Was thinking of getting a fullsize bottle of Redex but is there anything better than that?
   
   It doesn't like Optimax I get less, i.e 75 miles to a tenner on Optimax but when I put normal petty in I get about 95 to a tenner thats running to the bottom about 40 miles into the fuel light.
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 25th June 2006, 01:17

   redex should do the trick.
   
   I use some Millers product on mine.
   does the job nicely.
3. and123rew Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 570

   #3 25th June 2006, 01:18

   well since u ran it pritty low i would put some redex in just help clear the gunk so to say lol !! i use it now gain and it does help my car run bit easier.
4. DazzerVTR Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Tolworth, Surrey Posts: 360 Saxo VTR MK2

   #4 25th June 2006, 01:24

   Cheers I'll give it a go.
   
   Just the way I am I'm sceptiacal (however you spell it) about all these adictives and whether they actually make a diffrence.
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 25th June 2006, 01:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DazzerVTR Cheers I'll give it a go. Just the way I am I'm sceptiacal (however you spell it) about all these adictives and whether they actually make a diffrence.

   only one way to find out dude
6. and123rew Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 570

   #6 25th June 2006, 01:26

   yeh definatley and redex isnt to expensive anyway ! so if u odnt agree with it im sure a m8 oculd take it of ur hands for 5er! but i avent found any problems jsut elps clean her through bit!
7. DazzerVTR Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Tolworth, Surrey Posts: 360 Saxo VTR MK2

   #7 25th June 2006, 01:31

   Cheers will give it a go!
   The 500ml is supposed to treat two full tanks say if I put it all in one tank would it do any harm/make a positive diffrence?
8. and123rew Frequent Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 570

   #8 25th June 2006, 01:40

   no dont put 500ml stuff in i got bottle front me and it advise 10ml to every ten litres! mine 250ml and tha says up 2 250 litres petrol jst give it gd few squeezes!
9. DazzerVTR Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Tolworth, Surrey Posts: 360 Saxo VTR MK2

   #9 25th June 2006, 01:41

   Sweet okay mate cheers!
10. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #10 8th December 2006, 17:58

    i have some STP to go in mine tonight! £9 got fuel injector cleaner and for next tank some power booster! which will do sod all am guessing but they didnt have the one shot £0.99 redex in.
11. mallboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Wolverhampton Posts: 3000 MK1 VTR TURBO

    #11 8th December 2006, 19:19

    i used stp but it wasnt that good, iv used hotshotz (its in a bright orange bottle) and it worked very well on my car probably bcoz i done 15`000 miles without any additive.but like b4, its totally up 2 u wether you use it or not.
12. SteveMcGee Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle Posts: 192 2003 Saxo VTR Silver

    #12 8th December 2006, 19:27

    it will make a difference but dont expect to be doing an extra 100 mile an hour, unnoticeable difference but helps look after your engine in the long run. think you can get additives to put in your oil aswel.
13. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #13 8th December 2006, 20:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mallboy i used stp but it wasnt that good, iv used hotshotz (its in a bright orange bottle) and it worked very well on my car probably bcoz i done 15`000 miles without any additive.but like b4, its totally up 2 u wether you use it or not.

    wonder if halfords will take it back? not used it or opened it, still got reciept! then al go get some redex, or should i just wack it in?
14. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #14 8th December 2006, 22:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SteveMcGee it will make a difference but dont expect to be doing an extra 100 mile an hour, unnoticeable difference but helps look after your engine in the long run. think you can get additives to put in your oil aswel.

    you think i should use the stp stuff?
15. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #15 8th December 2006, 22:55

    redex imo
    
    which one is your choice.
    the injector cleaner does -Cleans injectors, Reduces exhuast emissions, Restores performance, Increases fuel economy
    
    the petrol treatment does - Cleans carburettors and fuel system, Reduces exhaust emissions, Restores performance, Increases fuel economy
    
    so its really a choice of weather you want to clean your fuel system or injectors?
    
    hope that helps
16. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #16 9th December 2006, 10:03

    yeah it does! al give this stp shit ago! 250ml only does one tank full, and am going to check prices of super unleaded, shell optimax or that bp ultimate now!
17. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #17 9th December 2006, 12:54

    added it to my tank tody, went for a drive on the "stage" ran out of petrol hehe! had to get richie to come with some fuel, now full to the brim and added the STP Fuel injector cleaner to the system! says treats 50 - 60 ltrs of fuel but only have 44 in tank still put it all in though! i will post my findings!
18. SteveMcGee Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Newcastle Posts: 192 2003 Saxo VTR Silver

    #18 9th December 2006, 13:04

    I use Redex now and again if that helps anyone... but really you wont see the difference, its like getting your car serviced it just looks after it, dont make it go faster or have any noticeable gain, will it will if your car drives like crap then you get a service, but you know what i mean, hope it works out for ya stevey. you should use some every so many miles, should tell you on the bottle.
19. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

    #19 9th December 2006, 13:51

    That reminds me, i haven't put any in for ages. I need a service too!
20. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #20 9th December 2006, 23:03

    this stuff is every 3000 just stuck with the stp stuff.... keep you huys posted!
21. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #21 11th December 2006, 06:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark51 redex imo which one is your choice. the injector cleaner does -Cleans injectors, Reduces exhuast emissions, Restores performance, Increases fuel economy the petrol treatment does - Cleans carburettors and fuel system, Reduces exhaust emissions, Restores performance, Increases fuel economy so its really a choice of weather you want to clean your fuel system or injectors? hope that helps

    perhaps I'm being cynical but I think its the same stuff in each bottle.
22. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #22 11th December 2006, 07:13

    this is what it says on the bottle ^^^^
23. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #23 11th December 2006, 18:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark51 this is what it says on the bottle ^^^^

    agreed
    
    driving normally and even like a granny done 30 miles and used a load of fuel! havent done more than 60 once!
    
    suppose its cold and short trips but worked out at 29mpg at the moment!