Date:         Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:02:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Techron
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com>
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  It was my understanding the most active ingredient in most of those fuel
additives is alcohol.  I think there may no longer be a reason to use that
Dri-Gas anymore, since most pump gas contains alcohol, which that stuff
was.  Just guessing though...Whenever I put something extra in my van's
tank, it ALWAYS runs much better.......or so say I

  Don Hanson

On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've also heard that techron was the only injector cleaner that did
> anything
> for years.  I have used it occasionally on my several VWs over the years.
>  I
> once even got the MSDS for it to see what was in it.  I remember Naptha
> being one thing.  I also note the advice and this is what I usually do, to
> put it in the tank when I'm going on a trip and will use the whole tank
> pretty quickly, and then change the oil.  Apparently it gets past the rings
> into the engine oil.
>
> All of that may be complete balony.  I am also interested in any scientific
> studies on the subject if they are found out there.
>
> Edward
>