Techron or Redline or both
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Burning Brakes
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Techron or Redline or both
Good Day,
I use Techron once a month, but I use Redline every second fill up or so. I use Redline for the injector cleaning qualities, but does Techron work the same way or is it mostly to keep the sending unit cleaned? If using both would create a problem, then I would like to know. Been using this method (both) for about 4 months now with no noticeable problems. Any comments? TIA and cheers!!!
I use Techron once a month, but I use Redline every second fill up or so. I use Redline for the injector cleaning qualities, but does Techron work the same way or is it mostly to keep the sending unit cleaned? If using both would create a problem, then I would like to know. Been using this method (both) for about 4 months now with no noticeable problems. Any comments? TIA and cheers!!!
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I use to put Techron in once a month or so but my gas gauge would still go to "E" at just aboot half a tank while driving. I may still do so but not at that interval since I haven't noticed any benefits so far. Side note, Autozone has Techron as BOGO right now.
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Do you just go by miles driven to know when to fill up then? And is the Techron supposedly able to clean the fuel sensor?
Actually, isn't the C5 fuel tank two separate 8 or 9 gallon tanks? Left pumps into right and right feeds engine? If so wouldn't an issue with fuel level sensors keep the tanks from being kept equal or possibly keep the first tank from feeding the 2nd or cause it to pump too much?
Actually, isn't the C5 fuel tank two separate 8 or 9 gallon tanks? Left pumps into right and right feeds engine? If so wouldn't an issue with fuel level sensors keep the tanks from being kept equal or possibly keep the first tank from feeding the 2nd or cause it to pump too much?
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Techron DOES clean the injectors as well. You may be using too much. Techron recommends that you use no more than 5 bottles or treatments between oil changes. Using too much Techron can do damage to your fuel tank lining. Techron is great stuff, and it does work. However, it's best not to exceed their recommended usage. If you're using that much Techron, the Redline is at best a waste of money.
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That seems reasonable. Although, I'm not an expert on the details of Chevron's fuel blend. I doubt that if would actually hurt to use a bottle once every oil change or so. However, I'm not sure if it would offer any additional benefit either.
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Burning Brakes
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Okay so it doesn't look like I got the "direct" answer to my Q, but I can infer from the comments given that I do not need both because they do the same job. That was my Q although maybe I didn't structure my Q correctly but like I said based on comments, I do not need both. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. they are all well received. Cheers!!!
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Okay so it doesn't look like I got the "direct" answer to my Q, but I can infer from the comments given that I do not need both because they do the same job. That was my Q although maybe I didn't structure my Q correctly but like I said based on comments, I do not need both. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. they are all well received. Cheers!!!
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@acroy Yep I know what you mean about assembly line production. Hmmm Henry Ford (oops!) so you run out of parts for your last assembly what do you do? Ha get the parts from the next assembly which is why we end up with parts from different assemblies. But it all works huh. Cheers!!!
EDIT: Or slap on a different label
EDIT: Or slap on a different label
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I would just run a regular bottle of Techron. I have the usual fuel gauge issue, but I need some more treatment. I am taking a temporary pause so as not to overload on the concentrate; will resume my next fill up with Shell/Exxon.
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Going from what a marine mechanic said in relation to boat engines, seafoam makes the engine run hotter than normal and actually is not recommended for marine engines. They have an alternative they use. If seafoam makes an engine hotter I don't think I would put it in a C5. They already like to run hot in my opinion.
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Going from what a marine mechanic said in relation to boat engines, seafoam makes the engine run hotter than normal and actually is not recommended for marine engines. They have an alternative they use. If seafoam makes an engine hotter I don't think I would put it in a C5. They already like to run hot in my opinion.