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Would running a couple tanks of Shell V Power be the equivelant to running on a couple tanks and adding Chevron Techron additive which you can purchase at Auto Zone?
The following is cut and paste directly from V-Power section of Shell web site:quote:
Is it accurate to say SHell V-Power has MORE cleaning agent in it? Reading fine print several years ago, it was apparent many of the companies simply Over-Advertise thier premium octane fuel, while all grades had the same cleaning material in them at the same concentration. Has Shell changed so that they actually have a higher cleaning additive level in their premium, or, is it just the same old ad campaign?
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Ent...On-Site_Mechanic_Feb_10_2005.S209.A10008.htmlquote:
Adding the additive
Q--I have recently heard a lot of complaints about drivers having to have the fuel injectors and throttle bodies of their car engines cleaned by dealers and garages because of poor engine performance. Would you recommend for an additive to the gas tank every so often or a brand of gasoline that has additives to clean the injectors? I have heard that some brands are great for keeping the injectors clean while others are very poor in this area.
A--You are not the only one concerned about keeping fuel injectors clean; at least four carmakers have set standards for detergent additives above and beyond the minimum EPA requirement. Some brands do indeed have more additives than others. You may wish to use a "top tier" gasoline, but if you prefer to buy bargain basement gas, it won't hurt to pour a fuel injector additive in the tank occasionally when you fill up.