Used techron for the first time..

e92ben · 07-30-2011, 06:50 PM

I couldn\'t be happier.
It got rid of my rpm jumps, rough cold idles, and everything in-between... I\'m using this every 5000 miles from now on.. Was gonna seafoam too, thru the vacuum line off the dv valves (mr.5 method or something).. Anyone have any good or bad info on that? Do I need an oil change after??

BMW72 · 07-30-2011, 06:55 PM

I've heard horror stories about that seafoam crap...

Stucks · 07-30-2011, 07:34 PM

I have a bottle of this. waiting until i have to get an oil change because ive heard you should do so after using this....

e92ben · 07-30-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stucks

I have a bottle of this. waiting until i have to get an oil change because ive heard you should do so after using this....

Tech chev or seafoam??

Express · 07-30-2011, 08:11 PM

either one

tibra1 · 07-30-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

I couldn\'t be happier.
It got rid of my rpm jumps, rough cold idles, and everything in-between... I\'m using this every 5000 miles from now on.. Was gonna seafoam too, thru the vacuum line off the dv valves (mr.5 method or something).. Anyone have any good or bad info on that? Do I need an oil change after??

I run techron every 5K miles..helps keep injectors and fuel system clean..recently I used BG-44K...which is supposed to be even more concentrated than techron..this is good insurance especially w the n54's tempermental fuel delivery system..no need for an oil change since it does not clean the intake valves due to the car's direct injection configuration

e92ben · 07-31-2011, 04:51 AM

Thanks

cstmx_ryder · 07-31-2011, 04:07 PM

So that techron stuff works on DI engines now? I've heard both, so does it or does it not work?

TIA

hotrod182 · 07-31-2011, 04:19 PM

I have been using Chevron with Techron for the last few months. I used to feel that Chevron didnt have good performance....but i have been having good results lately.

tibra1 · 07-31-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

So that techron stuff works on DI engines now? I've heard both, so does it or does it not work?

TIA

It works to the extent it will clean your injectors and fuel system..it will not clean your intake valves b/c direct injection does not spray fuel through the intake valve ports

Stucks · 07-31-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92ben

Tech chev or seafoam??

techron lol

Zeph · 08-01-2011, 12:59 PM

I wanted to add that Lucas Oil makes a good fuel system cleaner, you could use it every so often as well. I personally prefer Lucas or Redline to Chevron...

Lucas also sells an upper cylinder lubricant with injector cleaner... this would be good to use with each fill-up if you are running race gas. If you are using regular gas (Shell, Chevron, etc.) it will come with some cleaners and detergents in it so you wouldn't need anything every tank. A local Exxon sells some 100 octane "rocket fuel" race gas; I called the local oil company that distrubutes it and they said it is pure gasoline: no ethanol, no detergents, not oxygenated, no lead, etc. It is about 9.35 a gallon and worth mixing with some regular 93 octane on these 100 degree types of days (for a track visit). Point is, I would use the upper cylinder lubricant with injector cleaner in EVERY tank if I was running race gas like this in every tank.

I have been thinking about the sea foam myself, I have about 32k miles now and I know my intake valves have to be getting some gunk by now. As well all know, with DI there is no way to clean them using fuel system additives. It also makes me wonder though, with DI do they get as dirty? Maybe it works both ways?

I guess Sea Foam or taking off the heads to manually clean intake valves are the only 2 options that I know of. I would like to get it done, either way, sometime in the somewhat near future.

Zeph

TotalPower · 08-01-2011, 01:23 PM

All of those are basically the same formula. Look at the msds (ingredients label) and you will notice that they are all petrolium distilates (basically kerosene or a light fuel) and mineral spirits...

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hotrod182 . 875 Rep 3,993 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I have been using Chevron with Techron for the last few months. I used to feel that Chevron didnt have good performance....but i have been having good results lately. __________________ 2011 Alpine 335d M-Sport 12.34 @ 110.48mph 2019 i3s Terra, 2008 Black 335i Sedan. 11.11@ 129.47 mph 2008 Monaco Blue JB3 2.0 335i Coupe. 11.33 @ 132.77 mph, 60-130mph: 6.95 seconds 2023 i4 M50 11.48 @ 121.56mph, 3.43 0-60 (dragy)
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Zeph Major 29 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I wanted to add that Lucas Oil makes a good fuel system cleaner, you could use it every so often as well. I personally prefer Lucas or Redline to Chevron... Lucas also sells an upper cylinder lubricant with injector cleaner... this would be good to use with each fill-up if you are running race gas. If you are using regular gas (Shell, Chevron, etc.) it will come with some cleaners and detergents in it so you wouldn't need anything every tank. A local Exxon sells some 100 octane "rocket fuel" race gas; I called the local oil company that distrubutes it and they said it is pure gasoline: no ethanol, no detergents, not oxygenated, no lead, etc. It is about 9.35 a gallon and worth mixing with some regular 93 octane on these 100 degree types of days (for a track visit). Point is, I would use the upper cylinder lubricant with injector cleaner in EVERY tank if I was running race gas like this in every tank. I have been thinking about the sea foam myself, I have about 32k miles now and I know my intake valves have to be getting some gunk by now. As well all know, with DI there is no way to clean them using fuel system additives. It also makes me wonder though, with DI do they get as dirty? Maybe it works both ways? I guess Sea Foam or taking off the heads to manually clean intake valves are the only 2 options that I know of. I would like to get it done, either way, sometime in the somewhat near future. Zeph
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TotalPower Lieutenant 32 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	All of those are basically the same formula. Look at the msds (ingredients label) and you will notice that they are all petrolium distilates (basically kerosene or a light fuel) and mineral spirits...
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