Techron harmful to injectors??
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From: Broken Arrow OK
Techron harmful to injectors??
Took my 98 C5 (31k on the clock) to the dealership for intermittent hard starting.
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
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Originally Posted by jj_adams319
Took my 98 C5 (31k on the clock) to the dealership for intermittent hard starting.
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
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From: Broken Arrow OK
Originally Posted by RichieRichZ06
In fact GM actually uses techron in their fuel system treatment (part#88861011) and recommends using it on a regular basis. I would have to say that if it was bad for the injectors GM would not use it. The label even reads: "removes deposites from injectors which can restrict fuel flow and cause improper fuel injector operation."
Mech seems to think techron is more for coating than it is for cleaning.
I tend to disagree.
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Originally Posted by jj_adams319
Took my 98 C5 (31k on the clock) to the dealership for intermittent hard starting.
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
Mechanic found 2 leaky injectors (5&6).
The mechanic had asked if I had used any additives...I replied with yes, used Techron twice in the last 6k miles to correct my gas gauge problem (which it had). Mech. suggested Techron may be at fault for
the bad injectors.
Just wondering if there is any truth to this theory, since many forum members here use this additive w/out any issue?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Jason
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
I use Chevron gas exclusivly and have used Techron without injector problems. Find another mechinic.
Ask him if this is his "theory", or if he has hard data to back it up?
I think you just need to take it out and run the crap out of it at WOT for a while.
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Originally Posted by jj_adams319
That's what I said.
Mech seems to think techron is more for coating than it is for cleaning.
I tend to disagree.
Mech seems to think techron is more for coating than it is for cleaning.
I tend to disagree.
GM uses it in their service bays daily.
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I'm a fan of Techron, and use it a lot - but not in the Vette.
I figure I get enough in the Chevron fuel.
But, I do remember reading somewhere about it not being recommended for the Vette injectors. I wonder if it was on this forum?
You might do a search. But as you guys said, lots of us use it all the time.
One ancedote; on my Mercedes forum one of the guys put an additive, (not Techron, BG I think) in his CIS-injected engine, and clogged the tiny injector filter screen with debris that the additive broke loose.
I figure I get enough in the Chevron fuel.
But, I do remember reading somewhere about it not being recommended for the Vette injectors. I wonder if it was on this forum?
You might do a search. But as you guys said, lots of us use it all the time.
One ancedote; on my Mercedes forum one of the guys put an additive, (not Techron, BG I think) in his CIS-injected engine, and clogged the tiny injector filter screen with debris that the additive broke loose.
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
I use Chevron gas exclusivly and have used Techron without injector problems. Find another mechinic. its in Chevron gas. So if you told him you used chevron gas, hed tell you the same thing? hes trying to let you avoid warranty so the dealer can make money off you. 
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Originally Posted by Ikester
its in Chevron gas. So if you told him you used chevron gas, hed tell you the same thing? hes trying to let you avoid warranty so the dealer can make money off you. 
