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#61 of 1246 Hi swinga7 by steve_ HOST Jan 18, 2002 (1:29 pm)
Good question. I'm pretty skeptical with this stuff, but I do use Chevron gas with Techroline often.   Here's a link Does it matter which brand of gas I use? that sort of addresses your question.   And here's an article about modern fuel injectors. Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#62 of 1246 by swinga7 Jan 19, 2002 (12:59 pm)
does anyone know of anyone whose actually done tests with any of these products? like a consumer reports or something like that.   I use stp complete fuel system treatment every time I change my oil. (thats whats suggested on the bottle) and it feels like my car idles smoother but it just might be that I want to think that its idling smoother. anyone have any comments on this?
#63 of 1246 BG 44K by 8u6hfd Jan 21, 2002 (6:13 pm)
Once a year. Nothing beats it.
#64 of 1246 Techron by yzf Jan 24, 2002 (12:32 pm)
Chevron's Techron additive (found in most auto stores and big retailers with auto sections like Target) is the only stuff I've found that really works - at least on my motorcycles. I've definitely noted increased fuel economy and smoother function. Things like that are very noticable in motorcycles because of the proximity of rider to engine. That and the fact that I tend to do all the maintenance on my bikes whereas the shops get the cars.
#65 of 1246 Swinga7 > by jmsintx Jan 24, 2002 (6:41 pm)
BMW did studies way back when I was still young and hands down the Techron removed carbon from valves, pistons and opened up fuel injectors. Now, this was 10 years ago and there might be some that work just as well. I have used Techron since I can remember and have cured many a starting-rough idling problem.
#66 of 1246 Techron is Good by ywilson Jan 29, 2002 (10:29 am)
I drove across country in a SAAB 900 I used to own. I used nothing but Chevron gas during the whole trip. When I got to Oregon the car was running better than it was when I left. I was familiar with the Techron in the fuel and I was convinced of it's abilities after my trip. I now use it in my trucks twice a year to keep the fuel system clean. I have no complaints on it's ability to do the job.
#67 of 1246 Techron and Amsoil PI by armtdm Jan 30, 2002 (8:32 am)
I use Techron once in a while and on three cars I put the concentrate Amsoil PI in every tank. Does it work?   Who knows,   Never had an issue with fuel sytems on any car in last 6-8 years but would I have had any anyway?
#68 of 1246 Texaco Synthetic Fuel system Cleaner by kirbstoy Feb 01, 2002 (11:13 am)
I've tried many of the cleaners available. A couple of weeks ago I tried a bottle of Texaco's synthetic cleaner. It seemed to have worked very well. The engine seems to idle smoother and start quicker. Just a thought...
#69 of 1246 by s76drvr Feb 06, 2002 (2:03 pm)
I've used Marvel Mystery Oil for years and have been very happy with the results. I do agree that Chevron's Techron additive is also good.
#70 of 1246 they work by regfootball Apr 29, 2002 (7:32 pm)
whenever my old 95 tbird used to start to idle sloppy and hard and suck a bit more fuel, and run tough......one tank with concentrated additive and a long drive did the trick. Sometimes a second treatment was necessary. But then after that the rough idle was gone and the mpg was back up where it should be.   Never any related reliability issues etc.   I highly recommend a treatment 2 times a year.....

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