Ernest Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Hi Does anyone know if 'Redex' is still available? If not, is there a substitute? I have an old Stuart Turner engine in a boat and I have been avised to spray some Redex in the cyliner when the boat is laid up for the winter. Thanks in anticipation of help Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Its available as petrol treatment Halfords etc Not sure if its the same stuff we used to fill the bores of old seagull outboards to winter them ?? H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Hi Ernest, Faher do a two stroke oil that is basically the same as the original Redex - a mineral oil. Looks and smells the same. http://www.faher.co.uk/100-synthetic-2-stroke-oil-with-antifriction/ I bought some from Classic heritage oils at Bicester a few months back but can;t see it now. Roger Edited June 8, 2018 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Hi Ernest, Given the possibly changed formula perhaps use a "Fogging Oil" specifically for marine engines. I use this in my Mariner 150 and it coates the cylinders and induction side for winter a treat. As I pointed out in a previous post about the changed formula of Slick 50 the same perhaps applies to Redex? Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Thanks very mch for these three useful posts. Its reassuring to be able to access such good advice promptly delivered! Ernest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 The web reckons Halfords stock it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi Ernest, http://www.starbrite.com/item/fogging-oil This the stuff and specific for boat engines, so may well do what you require. My outboard is approx 9 grands worth and so I use the Starbrite with good results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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