It appears that Gumout and Techron both contain PEA. Which of the two is better and why?
Gumout All-in-One vs Techron?
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Techron is the original PEA additive made by Chevron.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techron
Gumout is a very old brand surprisingly, that made a product to solve varnish residue problems in machinery during WW2. But PEA being a component is likely sourced or licensed from Chevron itself.
http://www.gumout.com/aboutGumout/gumoutHistory.asp
Personally I would use a bottle of Techron. But up here in Montréal I can only find Gumout with Regane High Mileage or Redline Complete Fuel system cleaner as my sources of Techron PEA.
If it smells like fish, it is the good stuff! TM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techron
Gumout is a very old brand surprisingly, that made a product to solve varnish residue problems in machinery during WW2. But PEA being a component is likely sourced or licensed from Chevron itself.
http://www.gumout.com/aboutGumout/gumoutHistory.asp
Personally I would use a bottle of Techron. But up here in Montréal I can only find Gumout with Regane High Mileage or Redline Complete Fuel system cleaner as my sources of Techron PEA.
If it smells like fish, it is the good stuff! TM
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Both are good but per ounce, I think the 20 ounce bottles from AAP BOGO sale is a good deal.
purchased a 6 pack-16oz each of Chevron fuel injector cleaner with Techron additive today from Costco.Add one bottle at fill up once a month.Good stuff!
If the techron is the new concentrate plus, I will choose techron, but if it is without plus I will choose gum out any day
Techron Conc. is BOGO at AAP right now, great value - bought 6 bottles the other day.
Not all PEA is the same. Having said that I have only seen results from Gumout, not Techron. I only tried Techron once, though. Every time I have used Gumout (AIO, HM or or plain FSC) I always see a boost in MPG.
I have gone to the Gumout AIO because I can get at least 2 tanks out of one bottle.
I have gone to the Gumout AIO because I can get at least 2 tanks out of one bottle.
I have had good results with PEA, and find it is the following tank with the best MPG.
I don't find the cleaning lasts very long.
I can imagine the filth of burning 42 litres of gasoline, so I guess you can only do so much.
I don't find the cleaning lasts very long.
I can imagine the filth of burning 42 litres of gasoline, so I guess you can only do so much.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
During the last visit to Walmart, I only found regular Gumout Fuel System Cleaner and NO high mileage or all-in-one. I hope Walmart is not planning on dropping it.
Now that you mention it, Vikas,, I noticed the same thing Monday . I'm in northern NJ. At the time, I blamed it on a weekend rush...I wonder...
During the last visit to Walmart, I only found regular Gumout Fuel System Cleaner and NO high mileage or all-in-one. I hope Walmart is not planning on dropping it.
Now that you mention it, Vikas,, I noticed the same thing Monday . I'm in northern NJ. At the time, I blamed it on a weekend rush...I wonder...
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