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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I bought a bottle of Techron fuel additive. Is this the right stuff for the C5 to treat the fuel system?
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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... or it could be snake oil. I've never used any of those type products on any of my cars and never had a problem.


... or I could be completely wrong!






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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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That or Seafoam.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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That's the stuff. I use Shell High Test in my ' 99 FRC WHICH I bought new & been using Techron ever so often. Never had any problems including the "gasgauge issues".
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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We can't get Techron here, so I've used Redline Fuel System Cleaner after having read alot of positive reviews on the net. Seems to work fine.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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We can't get Techron here, so I've used Redline Fuel System Cleaner after having read alot of positive reviews on the net. Seems to work fine.
I buy mine in Buffalo, you're not to far from the border, next time across, grab a six pac, good for a couple of seasons.
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Originally Posted by oakvillec5
I buy mine in Buffalo, you're not to far from the border, next time across, grab a six pac, good for a couple of seasons.
I'm probably gonna do that next time I'm in Plattsburgh NY. I think Walmart sells it.
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You got the right one baby!
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I can always count on you guys for the right info !!!
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Yes, the Techron is some good stuff to add to the tank of gas. Just wait until you get low on fuel, add the Techron then fill the tank.
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Walmart also sells SeaFoam
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