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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Which is better for fuel system cleaning?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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You'll get opinions for both, but techron worked for me correcting the fuel sensor issue....
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Which is better for fuel system cleaning?
IMO...Seafoam for intake/upper cylinder...Techron for fuel tank, lines, guage and injectors
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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seafoam is rubbing alcohol, light petroleum and naptha.
techron is SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, LIGHT AROMATIC C8-C10 -- 68%

Mixture of hydrocarbon solvents including methyl cyclohexane (naptha) [C7],
Toluene (aka methyl benzene [C7]), three isomeric xylenes (dimethyl benzene
[C8]), and ethyl benzene [C8]). These are simply common solvents for
non-aqueous systems.

>TOLUENE
< 0.1%
>XYLENES
< 0.1%
>ETHYL BENZENE
< 0.1%
>POLYETHER AMINE
32%

Polyether amine is a detergent designed for use in non-aqueous systems.
Techron is simply a soap-like material which can solubilize solid organic
crud (technical term)


I would go with techron, more chemicals meant to scrub stuff.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by baxsom
seafoam is rubbing alcohol, light petroleum and naptha.
techron is SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, LIGHT AROMATIC C8-C10 -- 68%

Mixture of hydrocarbon solvents including methyl cyclohexane (naptha) [C7],
Toluene (aka methyl benzene [C7]), three isomeric xylenes (dimethyl benzene
[C8]), and ethyl benzene [C8]). These are simply common solvents for
non-aqueous systems.

>TOLUENE
< 0.1%
>XYLENES
< 0.1%
>ETHYL BENZENE
< 0.1%
>POLYETHER AMINE
32%

Polyether amine is a detergent designed for use in non-aqueous systems.
Techron is simply a soap-like material which can solubilize solid organic
crud (technical term)


I would go with techron, more chemicals meant to scrub stuff.

WoW...great post. I didn't know alot of that. I've been using Seafoam in my 2001 VW for over 10 years now for the intake AND fuel systems. Seems to work well but I may have to look into Techron a lil more throughly now. Have to admit...Seafoam in the intake manifold and the smoke show after is ALOT OF FUN.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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I love seafoam its great I have used it on numerous vehicles in all three uses never had a problem and had many great results, But I have never heard anything bad about techron either i just picked up a 99 c5 with 100k on it just dumped a seafoam in it so we will see
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Stimmel
I love seafoam its great I have used it on numerous vehicles in all three uses never had a problem and had many great results, But I have never heard anything bad about techron either i just picked up a 99 c5 with 100k on it just dumped a seafoam in it so we will see
I would drink Seafoam if I could...

It goes in everything with an engine that I own.

Corvette - gets a small can once a month
02 Tahoe - same as Vette
95 Cherokee - same
Bass boat - gets a can with EVERY tank of fuel (25 to 35 gallons of fuel every weekend!)
ZX14 - gets a half can once a month
both snowmobiles get Seafoam everytime they leave the garage!

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Originally Posted by baxsom
seafoam is rubbing alcohol, light petroleum and naptha.
techron is SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, LIGHT AROMATIC C8-C10 -- 68%

Mixture of hydrocarbon solvents including methyl cyclohexane (naptha) [C7],
Toluene (aka methyl benzene [C7]), three isomeric xylenes (dimethyl benzene
[C8]), and ethyl benzene [C8]). These are simply common solvents for
non-aqueous systems.

>TOLUENE
< 0.1%
>XYLENES
< 0.1%
>ETHYL BENZENE
< 0.1%
>POLYETHER AMINE
32%

Polyether amine is a detergent designed for use in non-aqueous systems.
Techron is simply a soap-like material which can solubilize solid organic
crud (technical term)


I would go with techron, more chemicals meant to scrub stuff.
The longer Seafoam stays in your tank, the more water it attracys and absorbs. Never use it as a stabilizer, only as a cleaner!
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Both will clean and both will wash all the crud into your injector filter baskets, Take them out and send them in if you want it done right IMO
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