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Mar 9, 2005 | 06:03 AM

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Vetteman Jack

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About time for me to run a bottle though mine. Thanks for the reminder.

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy

wally world $4.50 or so..

PEP Boys too

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:41 PM

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I give it a bottle every 6 months. I have never had a gas guage problem with C-5's.....its the darn oil pressure sensor that can haunt a person.

Mar 9, 2005 | 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zilla

I am not trying to burst your bubble but Techron will not solve all problem with the fuel gauge. The dealer replaced my sending unit etc... and I still have a gas guage that is wonky..

Just thought i would let you know.

Same here. I've been using Techron ever since my gauge went bonkers but no effect. As with Zilla, the dealer changed the sending unit too. I'm in the northeast, I think it has something to do with the winter reformulated gas. Oh well, at least my valves are clean.....

Mar 10, 2005 | 04:51 AM

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Vette_Fan

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Sounds great...Thanks for sharing. Will try. Has anyone tried the REDLINE fuel additive? Its supposed to clean your entire fuel system, including jets. HOW is this product compared to the Techron? Anyone....?

Mar 10, 2005 | 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Half-Life

Well, sounds like time for the PCM update as well. Solved my problem, finally, after three sending units were replaced.

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:18 AM

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$7 will buy a gallon of lacquer thinner which is what most additives are. petroleum distillates.

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:18 AM

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CHEVron CHEVrolet Corvette

of course they were meant for each other

anyone tried Slick 50 or similar for an OilAdditive? Thots?

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Mar 10, 2005 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by USARMYTTT

Thank you sir. My guage is acting up and I will give this a try. I assume you just add it to a full tank and let it do it's work???

I've always added it to an empty tank. Don't forget, we have 2 tanks with contacts in each. I feel that by adding it while empty, it gets mixed up and distributed to both tanks equally.

Mar 10, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyB

I've always added it to an empty tank. Don't forget, we have 2 tanks with contacts in each. I feel that by adding it while empty, it gets mixed up and distributed to both tanks equally.

Thats a good point actually that I hadn't thought of.

Mar 10, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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I've had really good luck with Amsoil gas treatment.

Mar 10, 2005 | 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zilla

That's cause you Nanook of the North Guys are wonky to start with.

I just use Chevron 93.

Mar 10, 2005 | 10:03 AM

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EHS

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Originally Posted by Steve-H

$7 will buy a gallon of lacquer thinner which is what most additives are. petroleum distillates.

How many gallons of lacquer thinner per tankful?

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:09 PM

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SavPrato

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Anyone know if "TECHRON" is available in Canada?

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:13 PM

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junkmn

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You do know that lacquer thinner is a mix of alcohol, acetone and a few other things. No acetone in my gas tank, thanks!

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:18 PM

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Hey, I didn't bring it up, I just want to know how much I put in, like maybe a full couple of gallons. Won't it not only clean, but also really enhance the performance with the acetone?

Mar 10, 2005 | 01:41 PM

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Techron Fuel System Cleaner also available at Costco in a 4-pack - forgot the price though, but less than $20.

Mar 10, 2005 | 05:14 PM

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Mar 10, 2005 | 05:43 PM

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I wish could get Chevron gasoline here but there aren't any stations. I do put Techtron in all my cars about every 2 months

Mar 10, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zilla

True, won't fix all the problems with the sender unit. If the coating has been dissolved, and the contacts are destroyed, a replacement is necessary. If the sender contacts are just filmed over, Techron will help, as well as any premium grade fuel with maximum cleaner that is of a good brand (e.g., Shell V-power, BP, etc.).
One thing many forget is that Techron is also an excellent top engine cleaner. GM and Saturn did extensive testing about six years ago on cylinder head/valve deposits, and found Techron to be the best additive made to clean top engine components.
If there is a buildup on a piston, soak it overnight with pure Techron. Just remove the plugs, poor it in and let it sit. Next morning crank the engine WITH THE PLUGS STILL OUT, once all Techron is removed, install plugs and start, and the tailpipes will shoot out blue smoke for about one minute.
It's an amazing chemical, but not a total fix all for all fuel gauge sender problems.

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