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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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Do u put techron in with tank empty and then fill up or fill up and then add techron?

Does it even matter?

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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Do u put techron in with tank empty and then fill up or fill up and then add techron?

Does it even matter?

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Directions from a 20oz. bottle of Techron Fuel System Cleaner:

"Pour entire contents of 1 bottle into a nearly empty tank and refuel with up to 20 gallons of fuel"
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by uncle52
somewhere in here (CF) i read that Techron also helps clean or correct the false positive you sometimes get on your fuel gauge. if any of you have had what appeared to be lots of miles left til empty (fuel range) and then found yourself with a pounding heart when the fuel gauge suddnely goes to empty and your board says driving on reserves. it's a really good wake up....i hope this really works.
It sure does work. Been there done that, no more problems.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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NA, old geezers are EAZY to outrun, especially on foot! And their punches are EAZY to dodge. They generally get winded and fall down on their own!!

Remember old age and trickery trump youth and skill everytime.
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i was skeptic at first and said hell what have i got to loose,since i already had the check gauges on the dash so i put it in the tank and sure enough it worked for me so i think is great,beats having to drop the tank.

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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dcblackc5
Directions from a 20oz. bottle of Techron Fuel System Cleaner:

"Pour entire contents of 1 bottle into a nearly empty tank and refuel with up to 20 gallons of fuel"
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Originally Posted by turboed
i was skeptic at first and said hell what have i got to loose,since i already had the check gauges on the dash so i put it in the tank and sure enough it worked for me so i think is great,beats having to drop the tank.
When my gauge started going nuts, it took a few tankfulls with the TECHRON added to each. This permenantly corrected the issue. Now every 4th fill up gets a bottle.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Not to stray too far off topic but is there much of a difference between the Techron and a Redline Fuel Injector Cleaner for those familiar with both products.
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It helped me as well. Still get issues once in a while. I wonder if that SeaFoam would do any better?
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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i only used one bottle once and it worked,but i think is time for another before it starts acting up,i always use chevron also.
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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I am confused, I thought I read on here that you don't want to use fuel injector cleaners becuase they can ruin the fuel rails. Am I missing something?
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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I am confused, I thought I read on here that you don't want to use fuel injector cleaners becuase they can ruin the fuel rails. Am I missing something?
Sounds like an Urban Legend. The fuel rails are METAL, Techron won't hurt them. I've been using it on my cars and bikes for a long time with no problem.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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I think the issues with some fuel injector cleaners was that they could damage the injector coils.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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The NAPA's in AZ are adevrtising it. Not too late to get the Gold filter (2 for 1 rebate =$6.60) as well for the DD
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