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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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is the techron stuff better than gumout?
Yes as it can also remove sulfur buildup on your in-tank electronics!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by VETTHOG
is the techron stuff better than gumout?
Absolutely!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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I added some the other day and what a difference.I switched form shell gas to exxon and dumped some techron in.The car just feels better across the board.The but dyno says it picked up something.I had real bad spark knock on the dyno.From what others are saying its the shell gas.You would think that shell would be some of the best gas you could get.Gonna stick with exxon & BP.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dmoore
Wal-Mart has it along with most autoparts stores, it comes in white metal can.
Pep boys,advance,walmart.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Humy
what exactly was the product to put in the fuel system? I remember I put it in very long ago, but can't remember what it was called.

What it just called Techron fuel system cleaner? I don't remeber ever seeing "concentrate" in the name. Is it #1 or #2?

#1


#2
#2 is the stuff you want to use..........get the bottle that is good for 20 gallons, not the smaller one for 12 gallons.............or use two of the smaller bottles.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Unfortunatly Advance is pretty much East of the big river so it doesn't do us left coast guys any good........
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kerryt1
Try going to their web site and printing the add,,and take it to one of the chain stores in your area,,they should price match an advertised price!!
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Thanks for the info!
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Got my Techron today!
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Good news about the Techron.

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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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100% better!
Originally Posted by VETTHOG
is the techron stuff better than gumout?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Chevron used to sell Techron (under various names) to other oil companies for their gas...don't know if they still do but I think that Techron is the Standard bearer for real cleaning agents...
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Was going to buy the Techron, but it only treats 12 gallons. Went with my first choice Seafoam, it treats 25 gallons. Both available at Advanced Auto.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Joel Forman
I believe that Chevron gas has Techron already added...and it is a top tier gas. Unless you have the float problem, why add it ???
I only had the float problem from Husky gasoline....every other name brand I've run....has been fine....which would be ESSO and SHELL for the most part
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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They do sell a bigger bottle of Techron you know.

If you could only get a bottle that treats 12 gallons the simple thing to do is run down your tank till the 3/4 mark.


Originally Posted by yyukon
Was going to buy the Techron, but it only treats 12 gallons. Went with my first choice Seafoam, it treats 25 gallons. Both available at Advanced Auto.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by yyukon
Was going to buy the Techron, but it only treats 12 gallons. Went with my first choice Seafoam, it treats 25 gallons. Both available at Advanced Auto.
With a top tier gas plus Techron you are still getting a WAY higher concentration than gas alone!!
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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heck I was at autozone today and I didnt see it.

Get tulene at a paint store or home depot for octaine boast
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Nobody wants "octaine boast" whatever that is, OP was about Techron FI cleaner!

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heck I was at autozone today and I didnt see it.

Get tulene at a paint store or home depot for octaine boast
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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got mine already
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