TC-W3,,,, How & Why

[GROGAN]

Hi
Some of the gentlemen here have suggested I use TC-W3 as a fuel additive in my 2008 Ford F-150...
It has only 11K miles and drives only about 3K miles per year... Sometimes it goes 4-5 days without driving.

How would using the TC-W3 help my truck and why would it help my truck with little driving use.?

I have googled the TC-W3 and have seen many good positive reviews and some negative reviews about black smoke and clogged pumps and injectors etc...

Some say that it even cures Headaches and some say it will lead to male baldness ,,,,LOL

I know the gas we have these days is pretty bad....Heck, I had a Pepperoni Pizza last week, and I got better gas from the pizza than I get at the gas stations...LOL

Is it safe to use the TC-W3 in my low mileage situation without worry...?

Thanks to All

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[another Todd]

It certainly won't hurt, I usually add something to my fuel to add a little lubricity. TC-W3, Marvels Mystery Oil, and Seafoam just to name a few. No ill effects ever. Most will also help prevent fuel degradation.

For your non-automotive needs check out the forum near the bottom of the forum list named "General and Off Topic". This site really does have it all!

 

[Donald]

I would only use it (and I do) in a diesel engine. It does not belong in a 4 cycle gas engine except possibly as part of a winterizing fuel mixture for a boat engine.

 

[webfors]

Well, since I started using it again recently in my forester the "P0420 Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below" code hasn't happened. It happened three times over 300 KM in the spring.

Not sure if it's related, but it had to be mentioned

 

[KCJeep]

MMO will add lubricity to your gas and is also a gentle cleaner unlike TCW3. A better choice IMO for a vehicle especially one that sits a lot.

 

[2oldtommy]

AFAIK there are no results of long term testing of the effects of TC-W3 on the cat. convertor on gas engines. Unless some one can prove no long term problems, I will not use fuel additives other than Techron, Regane or those with the same chemistry.

When using TC-W3, you do so at your own risk IMO.

Oldtommy

 

[toneydoc]

I use it all the time in my small engines such as lawn mower, edger, and my John Deere lawn mower. Hasn't killed them yet

 

[Clevy]

Originally Posted By: 2oldtommy
AFAIK there are no results of long term testing of the effects of TC-W3 on the cat. convertor on gas engines. Unless some one can prove no long term problems, I will not use fuel additives other than Techron, Regane or those with the same chemistry.

When using TC-W3, you do so at your own risk IMO.

Oldtommy


Own risk. Do please enlighten me on the risks associated with a dilution rate of 1 ounce per 5 gallons of fuel.
My 99 chev has 200k using it and I'm on the original cat and o2 sensor. My mustang went 120k with tc-w3 in the fuel.
In fact my girls windstar has 150k using it in the fuel,still with the original cat.
No check engine lights on anything.
Some risk

 

[hattaresguy]

Seems like a waste of money and effort to me. Doesn't do anything one way or another except cost money.

 

[AMC]

Originally Posted By: [censored
]Hi
Some of the gentlemen here have suggested I use TC-W3 as a fuel additive in my 2008 Ford F-150...
It has only 11K miles and drives only about 3K miles per year... Sometimes it goes 4-5 days without driving.

How would using the TC-W3 help my truck and why would it help my truck with little driving use.?

I have googled the TC-W3 and have seen many good positive reviews and some negative reviews about black smoke and clogged pumps and injectors etc...

Some say that it even cures Headaches and some say it will lead to male baldness ,,,,LOL

I know the gas we have these days is pretty bad....Heck, I had a Pepperoni Pizza last week, and I got better gas from the pizza than I get at the gas stations...LOL

Is it safe to use the TC-W3 in my low mileage situation without worry...?

Thanks to All

This site is awesome..

I wish they had a
Bob is The Plumbing Guy Site,,
,and a Bob is The Electric Guy site,,
,and a Bob is The Air Conditioner Guy site
and a Bob is The Insurance Guy site,,etc..etc..

Thanks


I am in a very similar situation as you. I own 2 vehicles and drive them equally throughout the week. Because I live very close to my work, I only put about 4,000 miles a year on each of my vehicles. I learned of tc-w3 2 years ago and starting using it in my Pontiac. The gas milage is improved about 1 mpg, it starts faster and easier and it puts out less grey smoke when cold. After a while I got brave and started using it in my 2011 Silverado. I noticed a little smoother idle and slightly better gas milage on the highway. It has been a solid 2 years now and I have had only positive results. I even add tc-w3 to the fuel in my small engines like the 2 lawnmowers, log splitter and wood chipper; All positive results here. I guess it really depends on if you believe in UCLs or not. I say try it, the theory on tc-w3 in gas is sound and there are a ton of us here with lots of positive feedback.

 

[PhillyJoe]

I've used it for about 3 years. Couldn't figure out why my '07 Grand Prix would take 6 or 7 tries to start. Once started, I could feel a slight roughness at idle and actually see the tach move a bit. Nothing on the GP forums but I eventually found the ls1 mega-thread. Added 3 ounces to a full tank and both symptoms went away. I don't use it in any of the other cars in the family, but for $.30 a tankful, it works great. Tried MMO also but the tc--w3 works better for me.

 

[cchase]

Originally Posted By: Clevy


Own risk. Do please enlighten me on the risks associated with a dilution rate of 1 ounce per 5 gallons of fuel.
My 99 chev has 200k using it and I'm on the original cat and o2 sensor. My mustang went 120k with tc-w3 in the fuel.
In fact my girls windstar has 150k using it in the fuel,still with the original cat.
No check engine lights on anything.
Some risk


Risk does not imply certain outcome.

Using un-approved additives in your fuel is a risk, of that there should be no debate. It's your choice to proceed as you see fit.

 

[Cujet]

Modern gasolines actually contain lubricity additives. The addition of TCW-III 2 stroke oil is, in many ways, redundant. However, in very small quantities it won't harm a thing.

It's your "guess" as to whether it helps lubricate anything or not.

Just remember that a portion of the fuel finds it's way into the motor oil. If that gas contains large quantities of 2 stroke oil or Marvel Mystery Oil, your engine oil will now contain something it's not engineered to contain.

Diesel owners who run on Waste Veggie Oil sometimes end up with polymerized engine oil, a rising oil level and the resulting gelling of the oil. Leading to engine failure.

If you add TCW-III to your gas, do so in very small quantities.

 

[Clevy]

Originally Posted By: cchase
Originally Posted By: Clevy


Own risk. Do please enlighten me on the risks associated with a dilution rate of 1 ounce per 5 gallons of fuel.
My 99 chev has 200k using it and I'm on the original cat and o2 sensor. My mustang went 120k with tc-w3 in the fuel.
In fact my girls windstar has 150k using it in the fuel,still with the original cat.
No check engine lights on anything.
Some risk


Risk does not imply certain outcome.

Using un-approved additives in your fuel is a risk, of that there should be no debate. It's your choice to proceed as you see fit.


Fair enough. I guess I cannot argue that position although I'm brainstorming for an angle.

 

[dixon700]

Current ulsd has very little lubricity to it so every time I fill up. which is normally 24-5 gal of fuel I add 20oz supertech tc-w3 and 4-5oz of my xdp fuel additive that's mixed with power service diesel clean. The cp3 and injectors need more lubrication than the current junk fuel provides.