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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Hello my fellow S2KI members. I am planning to clean my injectors and I was told about using the Chevron Techron cleaner. So as I go to buy one at my local auto store I come to see 2 different kinds but seems like they both do the exact same thing. Well, I took some pictures so I can show you guys and tell me which one is better(if any at all) or what the rest of you guys use. Sorry for the poor quality, took it off my iphone. Thanks in advance.



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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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use the 12 gallon one the 20 one is more concentrated for light duty trucks and suv's which you do not need.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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12 gallon fuel system cleaner, not fuel injector cleaner.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Thanks guys for the quick replies. I was leaning towards the 12 gallon one but had to make sure. Maybe, me having pictures helped with the quick replies.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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They're both the same, just different sizes. Got to love marketing.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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You may want to check out Lubro Moly products (more popular with German cars). I've used the injector cleaner for my previous BMW and have heard good things about that brand.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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wouldn't this be the same thing as getting some Chevron Gasoline because it already has Techron added?
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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I heard that these don't really work.

Wouldn't it just be better to just buy a new OEM set? Like this you're guaranteed that they'll be clean.

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by F20cftw,Mar 31 2008, 04:26 PM
wouldn't this be the same thing as getting some Chevron Gasoline because it already has Techron added?
Don't have Chevron gas where I live.

[QUOTE]8kGoodENuff Posted on Apr 1 2008, 09:34 AM
I heard that these don't really work.

Wouldn't it just be better to just buy a new OEM set? Like this you're guaranteed that they'll be clean.

Andre
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRawkus305,Apr 1 2008, 12:26 PM
Don't have Chevron gas where I live.


I have heard the opposite about this product and many people that praise it with great results. If you have info on why it doesn't work I would like to read up on it. When you ask why not just buy an OEM set.... as in new injectors that has nothing wrong with them. It makes no sense to buy new when things are made out there for maintenance purpose. And their not cheap compared to a $6 bottle of cleaner. You just have to make sure your getting the right one and not mess it up.
I haven't actually read anything on it, but just from word of mouth that people have told me.

I don't know... I just don't see how a liquid coud break down carbon deposits. I figured some kind of scrubbing would have to be involved.

I could be wrong though.

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