And why is it so popular?
It's one of the few products that actually works to resolve the fluctuating fuel gauge problem and it's readily available at most stores.
Why does everyone like Techron?
Tech Contributor
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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I used it in the US. I've had the occasional gas gauge problem since I got back to England. When my Techron ran out I used a local equivalent and it worked.
Burning Brakes
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From: west bloomfield michigan
I have use it in the corvette since I have owned it. last year my wifes car a chrysler pacifica 2004. developed the gas gauge problem, took it to the dealer and the said that the fule gauge is bad. so thanks to this forum I added the techron, and two tanks full latter the gauge worked and no problem since. the repair bill would have been over 900$, but just for a few bucks problem solved.
Instructor
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From: Hickory NC
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
The problem is, it costs 2 cents a gallon for Chevron to add it to their gas, but they charge us 7 bucks to treat 12 gallons. There are no Chevron or Texaco stations around here so we are getting hosed.
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh PA
On sale at costco 12 dollars for 6 16 oz bottles. Also good for D.I. motors.
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From: Maine
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From: Wisconsin
Drifting
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From: Lawrenceburg KY
My 04 has no issues, but after reading this I'll probably run a bottle through once a year just in case. I did buy a case of it last year online for cheap for use in another car. IIRC it worked out to like $4 a bottle.
Instructor
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From: Maine
what the difference
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
The EPA has been working to reduce sulfur levels in gasoline for some time now. Someday gas gauge problems may be non existent.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/gasoli...lfur/index.htm
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/gasoli...lfur/index.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: North side of Houston Texas
I have no idea what it actually does, but I can tell you from personal experience that it's the ONLY thing I found that would keep a BMW I used to have from pinging and loosing power during the summer months when the octane in gas is changed. I used the highest octane gas I could get and the car pinged without it, but with Techron it ran great.
Also, I had a six cylinder Mustang (flame suit on!) that ran low on oil one time and ran like crap afterwards. I changed the oil and filter afterwards, and put a can of Techron in it. After I drove it for a while, and the harder I drove it, the better it ran. I can't say for sure it was the Techron in this case, but it sure seemed to have helped.
But regardless of all that, I only run a can of it occasionally unless I have another reason too. My cars run fine without it.
Also, I had a six cylinder Mustang (flame suit on!) that ran low on oil one time and ran like crap afterwards. I changed the oil and filter afterwards, and put a can of Techron in it. After I drove it for a while, and the harder I drove it, the better it ran. I can't say for sure it was the Techron in this case, but it sure seemed to have helped.
But regardless of all that, I only run a can of it occasionally unless I have another reason too. My cars run fine without it.