Techron works great

alf · 02-20-2003, 08:57 PM

I was skeptical at first, but after running Techron through 2 consecutive tanks, the engine is noticeably more responsive, revs are quicker, idle is dead stop stable.

But the downside is, the engine is not making as much noise as it used to

Maybe that is a good thing.

If you have not tried it, use it. I am gonna stick this stuff into every gas tank i own.

Jim Sims · 02-20-2003, 09:01 PM

Oil change coming soon?

pwd72s · 02-20-2003, 09:52 PM

What I think Jim is trying to say is that it's best to use Techron just before an oil change. That way you flush any techron blow by residue away with the used oil. Better to have a lubricant on the surfaces meant to have oil than a solvent, dig?

RoninLB · 02-21-2003, 07:15 AM

also cleaned the carb on a non-p car.. didn't have to rebuild after it started coughing.. better to do a slow techron clean in short drives than one 300 mile cruse.. to allow techron time to do its thing

Jdub · 02-21-2003, 07:31 AM

Ronin:

I have heard just the opposite: that best practice is to run that motor for a long, long drive so that the core and peripherals all get up to maximum heat.

I brought my #1 cylinder back on line this way (car was abandoned for six months, six more while I negotiated price as it sat outside in my front yard). Empty tank, 20oz, drive to 1/2 tank, refill with premium, then drive the rest of the gas out.

Amazing difference either way. I don't want to think about my K-jetronic seals and rubbers though!

John

RoninLB · 02-21-2003, 07:58 AM

quotes from John

"I have heard just the opposite: that best practice is to run that motor for a long, long drive so that the core and peripherals all get up to maximum heat."
---- not saying it's bad to do it on a long drive.. whatever works, works

"about my K-jetronic seals and rubbers though!"
----- seals/rubbers are an easy fix.. maybe a PIA, but you can't screw it up.. they dry out

alf · 02-21-2003, 08:55 AM

I sort of did both. The first tank (20oz tech to 3/4 gas) was around town, some twisties and to the office. The second tank (20oz tech to 4/4 gas) was a 300 mile out of town trip. I started noticing some real difference towards the end of the second tank.

Gonna change the oil with a valve adj in a couple of weeks.

Maybe i should go for a third dose and she will start to get some boost from the Techron Turbo

stone43 · 02-21-2003, 09:31 AM

OK, I hust had an oil change and had the valves done. Good time or bad for the Techron experiement?

mperkins · 02-21-2003, 09:37 AM

been meaning to use some Techron as well.
have never done it.
where can find some? do they come in 20oz. bottles?
and what brand sells it??

Maurice
'80 SC Coupe

alf · 02-21-2003, 10:16 AM

Techron is a Chevron product, they come in 12 and 20 oz sizes. As for when to do it, many on this list recommend before an oil change. The instructions on the lable does not specify. I do not really think it matters too much, but we are all a little anal about our cars.

VincentVega · 02-21-2003, 10:24 AM

Costco in my area sells a 4 pack for less then $10 if I recall correctly.

RoninLB · 02-21-2003, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stone43
OK, I hust had an oil change and had the valves done. Good time or bad for the Techron experiement?

a somewhat divided group on this one.. I always do it before an oil change.. I also use a Redline gas treatment at every fill.. it's cheap.. and a bottle lasts for about 1,000 miles.. can't give you hard info on the gas treatment.. but Redline is a class act and pump gas sucks, go figure.. I hurst ordered a 6 pack of the Redline, LOL................Ron

mperkins · 02-21-2003, 11:37 AM

nice.
i'll check Costco.
thanks, Chris

Maurice
'80 SC Coupe

targa911S · 02-21-2003, 12:29 PM

I love this stuff. I use it every 6 mos. It make s a noticable differance evry time. No problems with rubber or seals. I believe that Porsche even blesses it.

Pillow · 02-21-2003, 12:32 PM

My local Wal-Mart has the stuff on the shelf. So it should be easy to get.

Great stuff.

RoninLB · 02-21-2003, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by targa911S
I love this stuff. I use it every 6 mos. It make s a noticable differance evry time. No problems with rubber or seals. I believe that Porsche even blesses it.

I should have clearly stated "injector seals/rubber", which do get beat up, but not from Techron...

Sunroof · 02-21-2003, 01:00 PM

No to take away from the Chevron praises...............for those with the older cars like myself, my mechanic who cut his teeth on the pre-74 models advised to use "Marvel Mystery Oil" (10ounces every 3-4 tank fulls). Okay, I use Chevron Techron and the best oil I can buy, so now what?

Well, it is true, the more I researched, the better I feel about pouring in this "strawberry syrup" looking stuff and keeping the upper end well lubricated and clean. A fairly long thread ran here awhile back on MMO and I was surprised how many used it and felt some benefit from its use.

Just another suggestion to get more miles, more pleasure and more out of the investment.

Regards
Bob
73.5T CIS

SeaDweller · 02-21-2003, 01:46 PM

An old boss of mine added this religiously to the gas in his '72 Chevy pickup. That 350 had 270K+ miles on it when I left the company, and it was still running like a sewing machine.

Looks/seems very similar to diesel fuel to me...........

Jdub · 02-21-2003, 02:43 PM

On Marvel Mystery Oil: this is something you would not want to put in a freshly rebuilt engine, is it?

John

Brian993 · Brian993's Garage

My 96 was ideling rough so I figured I would try the Techron before a long drive one week ago. I can honestly say, much to my surprise, this stuff really works. After sitting basically for two months I knew I needed to do something.

I will use it religously now!