Date:         Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:48:53 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
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I have been using Techron for decades as part of every 2 year smog test
preparation. I use 1/2 bottle to 1/4 tank gas. Drive hard for 60 miles,
change oil, ready for smog test.

Of course I also change the plugs, cap, rotor and make sure the O2
sensor voltage is cycling properly. No chance of passing Cali tests
without a working O2.

For many years when my wife and I both drove BMW cars the BMW dealers
sold Techron from stacks right at the parts and service counters. For
certain BMW models it was touted as essential for reducing deposits on
the valves of the engine unless you always ran Chevron Premium fuel.

Mark


Richard A Jones wrote:
>
> I think Techron additive is the flip of Slick 50. Instead of a bad
> product that doesn't work, it is a good product that isn't needed.
>
> When I bought my '76 T2 (in '76) there were not all the detergent
> additives in gas. After a while it started to run rough. The official
> VW dealer recommendation was BG gas additive to clean the injectors.
> It worked. A can every couple of tankfuls.
>
> Then Techron came out and folks got religion. Maybe because Techron was
> California and also in a brand-name gas and BG was a little outfit in
> Wichita....
>
> Later all major gas retailers started adding good additives to their
> gas. I have 160,000 miles on my '81 T3 with never a need for Techron
> (or BG). Ditto my other three cars, including the Syncro.
>
> But hang in there, Techron lovers, it helps make Chevron a great stock
> to own. And unlike Slick 50, it doesn't hurt!
>
> Richard
>