Techron harmful to injectors??
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: "Philly" Pennsylvania
My engine has always run well, no problems. Two months ago I had my first "fuel guage" reading problem (like so many before me). Checked forum, put in TWO (2) bottles of techtron fuel inj. cleaner in the next fill-up and one bottle in the fill-up after that one. Engine ran great the whole time, no eng. light, no DIC messages, and NO REPEAT of the fuel guage problem. Two fill-ups after the using techtron and all is still good, 64K miles. I wish they sold Chevron gas around here.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Corinth TX
I have put this in my car since I have owned it and no problems at all. I put it in about every oil change. One of my buddies was having a problem with his fuel gauge and I told him to put in a bottle of Techron and low and behold it fixed it. I also told him to not use cheap gas like he had been using. Your mechanic may have been wanting you to not use it so you would be bringing them some business in the future. 
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Broken Arrow OK
Thanks for all your input.
I agree with the consensus, that Techron is not harmful.
I think the dealership was just trying to justify why 2 of the injectors would go bad (leak) at the same time, and thats all they could come up with.
I agree with the consensus, that Techron is not harmful.
I think the dealership was just trying to justify why 2 of the injectors would go bad (leak) at the same time, and thats all they could come up with.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Surprise Az
I read a thread on Z06Vette.com about a GM engineer at the Z06 Fest two years ago who recommended using Techron. You might do a search over there and find it.
I put a bottle in every oil change, which I do every 3K miles.
I put a bottle in every oil change, which I do every 3K miles.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: EXTON PA
additives
i would question the mechanics findings rather the use of techron. this additive works great when used as directed. if you misuse the product and do not delute the product as directed, maybe, but it would take time and multiple applications before any problem
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Burning Brakes
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From: GOCC - Rebels Without A Clue Santa Barbara, CA
IMHO I would be looking at the fuel filter maintenance record before suggesting that it is a fuel additive issue. There is a lot of junk pumped into your car from the gas station storage tanks. Your first line of defense is your filter. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I am also a user of Techron on a semi-regular basis. When my fuel gage started acting up I even used a little more than usual, fixed it right away. I've had no problems whatsoever in any vehicle I've used it in. He was probably making excuses to cover up his lack of a real reason.
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So what he just said is (in so many words) do not go to a Chevron station, their gas will kill your injectors
