Hi,

I never used Techron before, but everyone claims it is the best fuel
system cleaner. You can get two 12oz cans free from AutoZone; and you
don't have to cut UPC by the way :)
I am waiting for my tank to become almost empty and use this stuff.
BTW: some sites claim that you have to put the Techron stuff in an
almost empty tank and then refuel, and NOT the other way around (fuel
up and add Techron). Maybe it mixes differently?


http://www.allreminder.com/article20140

Also, saw this site and I wonder if anyone used it, I would rather not
spend $6.95 if it doesn't work

http://www.gasrefund.com/

anyone???

 

"chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net> wrote
> I never used Techron before, but everyone claims it is the best fuel
> system cleaner. You can get two 12oz cans free from AutoZone; and you
> don't have to cut UPC by the way :)

How's that? What exactly do you pay and get in return right now at Autozone?

I buy my Chevron Techron at Wal-Mart. That's the best price I've seen.

> I am waiting for my tank to become almost empty and use this stuff.
> BTW: some sites claim that you have to put the Techron stuff in an
> almost empty tank and then refuel, and NOT the other way around (fuel
> up and add Techron).

The Chevron Techron bottle label says this.

I suppose it optimizes mixing. Maybe it's specific gravity promotes its
floating, otherwise?

Dunno.

One of the regulars here also recommended doing an oil change about after
the tank that had the Chev Tech in it was used up.

I just started adding it once a year to my 1991 Civic's tank (bought new in
1991) last year. The car ran well before this; it still runs well. I didn't
notice any change, but perhaps by using the Chev Tech regularly I'll get
more life out of various parts.

Others here have some anecdotes, I believe, attesting to better operation
after using Chev Tech.

 

you pay $5.99 for a 12oz bottle, and you get a mail-in-rebate coupun,
where you fill in your name, address, and send in (with the receipt)
and supposedly you get a check in the mail. If done correctly (and if
you keep copies and call back in case the check does not show up) these
rebates work in 90% of the cases. Sometimes they will use the smallest
mistake to void your claim (like circle purchase price, make sure you
do that if it says so). Sometimes they claim you did not sent in the
UPC (happened to my T-mobil nokia phone), so frm now on I will tape or
staple the UPC to the rebate form.

In other cases it takes 18 weeks (instead of 8). anyway, make sure you
do it right and you keep copies.

 

Sounds good. I think just under $6 was what I was paying at Wal-Mart,
anyway.

I agree these rebates work in something like 90% of the cases.

"chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net> wrote
> you pay $5.99 for a 12oz bottle, and you get a mail-in-rebate coupun,
> where you fill in your name, address, and send in (with the receipt)
> and supposedly you get a check in the mail. If done correctly (and if
> you keep copies and call back in case the check does not show up) these
> rebates work in 90% of the cases. Sometimes they will use the smallest
> mistake to void your claim (like circle purchase price, make sure you
> do that if it says so). Sometimes they claim you did not sent in the
> UPC (happened to my T-mobil nokia phone), so frm now on I will tape or
> staple the UPC to the rebate form.
>
> In other cases it takes 18 weeks (instead of 8). anyway, make sure you
> do it right and you keep copies.

 

In article <IrdCe.5847$BK1.3968@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink. net>,
"Elle" <elle_navorski@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote:

> "chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net> wrote
> > I never used Techron before, but everyone claims it is the best fuel
> > system cleaner. You can get two 12oz cans free from AutoZone; and you
> > don't have to cut UPC by the way :)
>
> How's that? What exactly do you pay and get in return right now at Autozone?
>
> I buy my Chevron Techron at Wal-Mart. That's the best price I've seen.
>
> > I am waiting for my tank to become almost empty and use this stuff.
> > BTW: some sites claim that you have to put the Techron stuff in an
> > almost empty tank and then refuel, and NOT the other way around (fuel
> > up and add Techron).
>
> The Chevron Techron bottle label says this.
>
> I suppose it optimizes mixing. Maybe it's specific gravity promotes its
> floating, otherwise?
>
> Dunno.
>
> One of the regulars here also recommended doing an oil change about after
> the tank that had the Chev Tech in it was used up.


I haven't bought a bottle of Techron in probably 10 years but it used to
warn that it contaminated the engine oil. I'm sure that's true of all
additives whether they state it or not.


> I just started adding it once a year to my 1991 Civic's tank (bought new in
> 1991) last year. The car ran well before this; it still runs well. I didn't
> notice any change, but perhaps by using the Chev Tech regularly I'll get
> more life out of various parts.
>
> Others here have some anecdotes, I believe, attesting to better operation
> after using Chev Tech.

 

so perhaps you should use TECHRON when the tank is almost empty and you
plan to change the oil in about 300 miles, then fill up, drive until
the tank is almost empty again, fill up and change oil ASAP?

will check the bottle, thanks for the heads up. I just changed oil, so
I will probably wait till the next oil change :) Thanks

 

"Elle" <elle_navorski@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote:
> Sounds good. I think just under $6 was what I was paying at Wal-Mart,
> anyway.

Why not just fill up at Chevron stations? Their gasoline has the
Techron already in it.

Rudy

 

I would, if I could. There seems to be NONE around zip 06010. I also
searched for TEXACO by the way, I know they merged with Chevron and I
read they also add Techron now.

 

On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:56:52 -0700, "R. P." <r_pol12gar@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>"Elle" <elle_navorski@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Sounds good. I think just under $6 was what I was paying at Wal-Mart,
>> anyway.
>
>Why not just fill up at Chevron stations? Their gasoline has the
>Techron already in it.
>
>Rudy

Chevron does not have a presence in all areas of the US.

Ron

 

"Milleron" <millerdot90@SPAMlessosu.edu> wrote:
> Chevron does not have a presence in all areas of the US.

How silly of me! I just assumed they were "kicking their cans all over
the place"-- so to speak.

Sorry,
Rudy

 

On 17 Jul 2005 13:28:20 -0700, "chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>I would, if I could. There seems to be NONE around zip 06010. I also
>searched for TEXACO by the way, I know they merged with Chevron and I
>read they also add Techron now.

But Chevron is listed as a "Top Tier" gasoline retailer and Texaco is
not. Hmmmmm.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

 

Gordon McGrew wrote:
> On 17 Jul 2005 13:28:20 -0700, "chibitul" <chibitul@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I would, if I could. There seems to be NONE around zip 06010. I also
>>searched for TEXACO by the way, I know they merged with Chevron and I
>>read they also add Techron now.
>
>
> But Chevron is listed as a "Top Tier" gasoline retailer and Texaco is
> not. Hmmmmm.
>
> http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html
>

all the texacos i remember in the SoCal area are closed or switched to
chevron. mebbe the texaco brand is defunct?

 

"SoCalMike" <mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:
> all the texacos i remember in the SoCal area are closed or switched
> to chevron. mebbe the texaco brand is defunct?

Interesting because in the Puget Sound area they converted to Shell
stations.

Rudy

 

Kevin McMurtrie <mcmurtri@dslextreme.com> wrote:

> I haven't bought a bottle of Techron in probably 10 years but it used to
> warn that it contaminated the engine oil. I'm sure that's true of all
> additives whether they state it or not.

Don't think so. Otherwise all people using Chervon gas have contaminated
oil then. :-)