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"Elle" > wrote:

> "chibitul" > wrote
> > I never used Techron before, but everyone claims it is the best fuel
> > system cleaner. You can get two 12oz cans free from AutoZone; and you
> > don't have to cut UPC by the way
>
> How's that? What exactly do you pay and get in return right now at Autozone?
>
> I buy my Chevron Techron at Wal-Mart. That's the best price I've seen.
>
> > I am waiting for my tank to become almost empty and use this stuff.
> > BTW: some sites claim that you have to put the Techron stuff in an
> > almost empty tank and then refuel, and NOT the other way around (fuel
> > up and add Techron).
>
> The Chevron Techron bottle label says this.
>
> I suppose it optimizes mixing. Maybe it's specific gravity promotes its
> floating, otherwise?
>
> Dunno.
>
> One of the regulars here also recommended doing an oil change about after
> the tank that had the Chev Tech in it was used up.


I haven't bought a bottle of Techron in probably 10 years but it used to
warn that it contaminated the engine oil. I'm sure that's true of all
additives whether they state it or not.


> I just started adding it once a year to my 1991 Civic's tank (bought new in
> 1991) last year. The car ran well before this; it still runs well. I didn't
> notice any change, but perhaps by using the Chev Tech regularly I'll get
> more life out of various parts.
>
> Others here have some anecdotes, I believe, attesting to better operation
> after using Chev Tech.