Redex engine treatment anyone?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by bredekamp, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. bredekamp

    bredekamp Member

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    Anybody here ever used Redex upper cylinder lubricant additive in their fuel? A buddy of mine who own a BMW 540i E34 swears by the stuff to reduce his fuel consumption. He says I should try it in my Prius. I'm nervous about adding things to my fuel, especially in a car as advanced as the Prius.
     
    #1 bredekamp, Mar 8, 2008
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Snake oil ... don't add anything to your fuel.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    If you want better lubrication, switch to a high quality synthetic oil.

    Tom
     
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    Don't. It won't help with anything and maybe even harmful. It might void your warranty.
     
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    i like seafoam for old cars, it really helps to clean pcv system, and throttle body,

    but i wouldnt use it on a prius, i think prius engine will go for like 900k miles before any crazy maintenance
     
    #5 statultra, Mar 9, 2008
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