with edaniel7
Seafoam or techtron
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,284
Likes: 235
From: Rockledge FL
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.
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.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 331
From: Ocala FL
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.
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.
Cruising
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
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
Racer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 415
Likes: 16
From: Toronto
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!
Last edited by 87gtNOS; Apr 2, 2011 at 09:40 AM. Reason: spelling
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From: eustis FL Saved and blessed; what else matter?
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.
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.
