Posted: 9/29/2016 3:17:43 PM EDT
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I bought a bottle of Techron for my truck. It runs fine, but I've seen threads here singing it's praises and I thought it may be good for preventative maintenance. Before adding it to the gas, I had a question about this product (I can't remember what that question was now) and I found a Techron forum. Those that have used it say it is recommended to change your oil soon after that tank of fuel is burned. I read the label, but I don't remember seeing this. Do you guys change your oil after you use Techron? I had my oil changed just a month or so ago and so I don't want to add this stuff if it's going to mean another service visit. |
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Not sure how you're making the connection between using a fuel additive and changing your oil.
Now, if you're using Seafoam, and you're putting it in your crankcase, then yes, you should drive around for a while (10, 20, maybe 50 miles) and then change your oil. |
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Quoted: That was my thought. They were saying that it washed past the rings and diluted the oil Quoted: Quoted: Seems crazy to me. I buy chevron gas quite often that has Techron in it...and don't change my oil every fill up. That was my thought. They were saying that it washed past the rings and diluted the oil |
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I don't think techron uses PEA anymore, but S3 and regane use it. With PEA you need to change your oil because it withstands the combustion process and doesnt flash at 100c. It's a very robust cleaner that will increase the tan. Yes, PEA saturates the oil. This ^^^ is what I'm talking about |
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I don't think techron uses PEA anymore, but S3 and regane use it. With PEA you need to change your oil because it withstands the combustion process and doesnt flash at 100c. It's a very robust cleaner that will increase the tan. Yes, PEA saturates the oil. This ^^^ is what I'm talking about I understand that but in today's vehicles how much really get blown by the rings? We're talking tighter tolerances and better materials than vehicles of the 60'-70s |
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Quoted: I understand that but in today's vehicles how much really get blown by the rings? We're talking tighter tolerances and better materials than vehicles of the 60'-70s Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don't think techron uses PEA anymore, but S3 and regane use it. With PEA you need to change your oil because it withstands the combustion process and doesnt flash at 100c. It's a very robust cleaner that will increase the tan. Yes, PEA saturates the oil. This ^^^ is what I'm talking about I understand that but in today's vehicles how much really get blown by the rings? We're talking tighter tolerances and better materials than vehicles of the 60'-70s |
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Ive been using this stuff for 20 years in my vehicles, chainsaws, two stroke motors of all types. Early on I believe the label did allude to no more than two treatments between oil changes. I have not seen that in quite some time.
It is not really recommended for two stroke engines but damn if it don't work well. Just don't get crazy with it. My string trimmers get gummy carb's. I can put a small splash in the tank and run it for a few minutes and you can hear the engine smooth right out. My boat would do the same thing. I think the formulation may have changed some time back. |