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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 16:35:28 GMT
I'm still clearing up my Dad's old workshop and I've found a very old tin of REDEX. It must be 30 years old at least.
The liquid is red and clear and smells ok but seems thicker than todays stuff which I use as lead replacement for the few miles I travel.
My question is "does REDEX have a shelf life?"
I seem to remember the slogan was "one shot with every gallon"
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 14, 2009 16:41:07 GMT
I doubt it - I have some over 30 years old too - real Redex is thicker
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 20:37:38 GMT
Good, I'll use it and keep a look out for one of the original REDEX guns!!
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 14, 2009 21:22:36 GMT
I have one of those too - chromed finish . I actually bought to use for Unleaded additive
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Post by stoneRover on Dec 14, 2009 23:30:40 GMT
I still have the now empty squeeze bottle that you had to squeeze the Redex into the upper chamber that had measure lines - after it was empty I used to spend ages trickling it into the pack so that people couldnt say thats a modern pack but gave up eventually and just put a duster over it each time.
I used it everytime with my Major for 18 years and also with my Peugeot Diesel for 14 years and they sulked if I forgot.
It realy did keep the engines clean.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2009 9:41:33 GMT
Spoiled for choice on EBAY, plenty of dispensers for sale with subtle variations. I might treat myself to one....as a Christmas present!
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Post by Warwick on Dec 16, 2009 7:35:09 GMT
If it's still in its original container, don't use it - eBay it and buy some new stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 15:52:28 GMT
Why? It doesn't seem to have volatility and looks and smells fine. It might be made to a higher spec than new stuff.
Phil uses some old REDEX in his cars.
I respect your view but could you elaborate?
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Post by David on Dec 16, 2009 16:28:03 GMT
If it is an old can design it is worth more than a new bottle or two of Redex  |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 16, 2009 17:02:27 GMT
I agree about the can being collectible - the actual oil is probably better than the modern than stuff?.
It can also be used in SU dashpots
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Post by Smallfry on Dec 17, 2009 0:17:45 GMT
Most, if not all lubricating oil and additive suppliers put a five year shelf life on any petroleum based product. Why not ring Redex and ask them ? Of course they have a vested interest .............and wouldnt want any liability
Personally I am not a believer in additives, I believe that for every gain (if there actually is one apart from making the seller some money) there is an unmentioned downside.
But thats only MY opinion. Each to his own !
At worst, even if the Redex is no good, adding it cannot really do much harm.
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Post by Warwick on Dec 17, 2009 3:23:56 GMT
If it is an old can design it is worth more than a new bottle or two of Redex Yes, this is what I meant Crossplies. Old oil and fuel cans are collectable and if they still contain the original product a collector may pay more. Just suggesting that you check before using it. You might be surprised by what someone would pay for it. (I don't know - just guessing) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2009 17:26:18 GMT
I see, thanks.
I know there is a huge market for "bygones" particularly enamel signs etc and I can see why in many cases. Things were made better and with far less regard to cost.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Dec 17, 2009 18:59:12 GMT
I had a Redex system fitted to my old Zephyr 6 it worked off a Vacuum produced from the inlet manifold, there was a guage on the dash which filled with Redex then you pressed a button and the guy behind disappeared  |
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Post by Warwick on Dec 17, 2009 23:57:46 GMT
... then you pressed a button and the guy behind disappeared Was that due to acceleration John, or a cloud of blue smoke? |
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