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Well, I'd add it to an almost empty tank so it can get mixed into both tanks.
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Doesnt matter if the tank is full or empty when you add it because the driving around will mix the product in the fuel and your return line of your FI manifold will insure that it gets mixed in both tanks.
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Dirty little secret:
Most "brand name" gas starts out the same at the wholesale point. additives are added at that point according to what retailer the fuel is going to.
Reason: EPA sets the fuel requirements by geographic area and season and gasoline pipelines all "tend" to offload at the same regional places! If you went to see for yourself you would see branded trucks from many brands and independents in line for their company's "special" fuels!
Most "brand name" gas starts out the same at the wholesale point. additives are added at that point according to what retailer the fuel is going to.
Reason: EPA sets the fuel requirements by geographic area and season and gasoline pipelines all "tend" to offload at the same regional places! If you went to see for yourself you would see branded trucks from many brands and independents in line for their company's "special" fuels!
I don't use anything but Chevron given the ability to find one. Mobile is my second choice even though I hate the Exxon company. Shell and 76 are a last resort. I used to use Shell a lot until I found out they're responsible for the sulfur deposits on the sending unit.
As for using Techron, it works. But I NEVER need it because I only use Chevron gas in the first place. A bottle of techron runs $15-$20, but filling up with Chevron costs the same as filling up with any other gas other than Arco. The 76 and Shell here is about the same price (usually within 1-2 cents).
Hypothetically, if all gasoline was the same no matter where it came from I'd still choose Chevron for 3 reasons:
1) The stations are generally cleaner
2) Why cheap out on gas when we have Corvettes? If there's a chance Chevron is better, why risk it for $1?
3) Because I've never had a single bit of trouble with the equipment, gas, or workers at Chevron. Whereas I cannot say the same for Shell, Arco, or Union 76.
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