Save me some time researching before I order fuel conditioner/cleaner.
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Techron Complete is my choice because they were the leaders and through their research with BMW formulated the brand. Everyone else was trying to match Chevrons Techron. I would rather reward Chevron rather than a second tier? Ed
Startron. It tastes the best, has the coolest name and comes in a neat blue bottle. It's inexpensive and goes a long way too, but that's of much lesser concern than the taste.
I use it primarily for less frequently used gas engines as a fuel stabilizer and to help keep injectors and carbs clean (generators, fourwheelers), and what's left gets dumped into my 2.0T.
I use it primarily for less frequently used gas engines as a fuel stabilizer and to help keep injectors and carbs clean (generators, fourwheelers), and what's left gets dumped into my 2.0T.
Check Project Farm. He's probably done a comparison test on the best snake oil products out there.
Best bang for the buck is probably the gallon jug of Lucas.
I'm inclined to use it AND Techron (not at the same time).
I'm inclined to use it AND Techron (not at the same time).
Hermann
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I tend to go with either Gumout w/PEA or Techron. Have had good results with both
Imho, if you want PEA then most likely Gumout Regane Complete from WM
Techron has always worked well for me.
BrendanC
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Techron has always been my go to. usually stock up on the buy one get one deals at various auto parts and run it right before an oil change.
if using it, I go with Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner and buy it when on sale...I use Top Tier on all the cars that I take care of so using Chevron Techron CFSC has been less of a concern for me...
Bill
Bill
If one lives within reasonable driving distance to Manteno, IL, then Techron can only manage a fairly distant second-place finish
There’s PEA, PIB, and several other chemicals that address all facets of cleaning the fuel system, injectors, combustion chambers, and on port injection, intake valves in the one from Manteno.
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That is very true, and most of the "over the counter" (lol) cleaners are mostly "lubricating oils" with the bare minimum PEA/PID treat rate.If one lives within reasonable driving distance to Manteno, IL, then Techron can only manage a fairly distant second-place finish
There’s PEA, PIB, and several other chemicals that address all facets of cleaning the fuel system, injectors, combustion chambers, and on port injection, intake valves in the one from Manteno.
The clear winner, as far as performance per dollar goes.
Angry 'cause I'm too far away.If one lives within reasonable driving distance to Manteno, IL, then Techron can only manage a fairly distant second-place finish
There’s PEA, PIB, and several other chemicals that address all facets of cleaning the fuel system, injectors, combustion chambers, and on port injection, intake valves in the one from Manteno.
Five threads down https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/analysis-pea-in-different-cleaners-techron-archoil-oilsyn-pro-tec.376712/
I like BG44K. It made a difference in my cars that I noticed and tracked in mileage after years of Techron use.
I like BG44K. It made a difference in my cars that I noticed and tracked in mileage after years of Techron use.
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Gumout Regane
Anything with PEA will do a good job. I'd use Techron, since Chevron seems to do good R&D on their products. Gumout Regane High-Mileage might be the best bang for your buck in terms of PEA per dollar.
PEA cleaners are best used before an oil change, especially on a GDI engine, since they can get in the crankcase and cause varnish.
PEA cleaners are best used before an oil change, especially on a GDI engine, since they can get in the crankcase and cause varnish.
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