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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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A forum member had told me to put in Techron additive when my fuel gage went haywire and it fixed it before I even got back from the gas station! However I have got to say there was an added bonus!
I thought my car was running perfect, but after that treatment I couldn't believe the difference in smoothness and power. I mean it was dramatic! I bought it used with 19000 mi. and It has never run like this.
I can't believe what I was missing!
I am a true believer in Chevron gasoline now, and HIGHLY recommend that treatment even if you think yours is perfect........
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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once every 3K..cheap insurance..
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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What is this techron you speak of????
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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What is this techron you speak of????
Chevron Techron can be bought at a lot of auto supply places. It's a simple liquid additive for gas - about $10 a bottle, I think. Chevron gasoline has this additive already. Keeps everything inside all nice a squeaky clean for me! Whenever I've had the gas guage problem, one bottle added has taken care of the problem for months.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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once every 3K..cheap insurance..

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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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???
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Chevron Supreme every tankful - haven't had a single fuel guage problem since I started using Chevron.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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I've always had good luck with Chevron gas, and I probably should run another bottle of the techron through it as I havent done so in awhile...Havent seen the need lately since my fuel gauge has been working
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wally world $4.50 or so..
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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???
Yup, that's what you do
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Chevron is all we use in our cars and Harley's. Never had a bad tankful or injector problems, either.
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Just did a search for Chevron and there is not one within 25 miles of me!
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Anyone that says all premium gas is the same, Just does not know what they are missing! ....Go Chevron!. ... (you would think I owned stock in them)
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Originally Posted by USARMYTTT
Just did a search for Chevron and there is not one within 25 miles of me!
Then just buy the Techron, that'll do 'er.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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I use the Lucas gas treatment and have had similar success. I haven't seen the Techron for sale up here in Canada. I'll have to look closer.
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If you buy the $1 Pep Boys calendar there is a coupon for buy 1 12oz Techron bottle, Get one Free. I just picked up a couple yesterday!
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Chevron Supreme every tankful - haven't had a single fuel guage problem since I started using Chevron.
Me too!!
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Also Shell V-power 93 octane is great too-----
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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.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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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.
Have you had the PCM flash update yet?
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