Techron question

[Jim_H]

Hi guys, this is my first post here. I did a search and there are a few Techron threads but I don't see the answer to my question, which is:

How much concentrate do I have to add to a tank to get the concentration that is in Chevron pump gas? If I ask Google, I get three answers from Gemini, lol:

1 oz. per gallon
10 oz. per 15 gallons
1.5 oz. per 15 gallons of Concentrate Plus

Anyone know the right answer? I suppose I could contact Chevron but they will probably see right through what I am trying to do, buy cheaper gas and add the benefit of their additive.

Thanks

 

[ripcord]

I think the info on the amount of techron in Chevron pump gas is likely proprietary, but I would guess that it is less than 10% of what the dosing strength is listed on the bottle. You'd probably get the same or better effect if you just dumped a bottle into your tank once before each oil change.

 

[Rand]

AFAIK:
Approximately 1oz per 10 gallons if using the techron concentrate plus or Complete fuel system cleaner

The dosing instructions on the bottle= aprox 10x stronger than what is in chevron gas.

 

[JohnnyG]

Firstly, I'd need to know which version (concentration) of Techron you are using.
The stuff used at the terminal is "full strength", any OTC versions are highly diluted.

For example, full strength Techron, used to "hand additize" a load of gasoline at the terminal level used 1.5 quarts/ 8500 gallons!

For the OTC stuff, just go by the instructions on the bottle.

 

[Jim_H]

Firstly, I'd need to know which version (concentration) of Techron you are using.
The stuff used at the terminal is "full strength", any OTC versions are highly diluted.

For example, full strength Techron, used to "hand additize" a load of gasoline at the terminal level used 1.5 quarts/ 8500 gallons!

For the OTC stuff, just go by the instructions on the bottle.

This one. Do we have any idea what "full strength" Techron is? At that ratio a miniscule amount would have to be added to a 15 gallon tank.

Shoot, I made a mistake in my original post and just edited it. Google gave me an answer of 1.5 oz. of Techron Concentrate Plus per 15 gallons. That answer sounds reasonable to me but that is just my gut feeling. The instructions just say to pour a whole bottle in but that doesn't seem to address what I am trying to do in duplicating what comes out of the pump.

 

[samven]

Firstly, I'd need to know which version (concentration) of Techron you are using.
The stuff used at the terminal is "full strength", any OTC versions are highly diluted.

For example, full strength Techron, used to "hand additize" a load of gasoline at the terminal level used 1.5 quarts/ 8500 gallons!

For the OTC stuff, just go by the instructions on the bottle.

This rate is 1oz/177gal. So if you buy an 8oz bottle with a concentration of just 25% it would treat 354 gal at the pump concentration. If this is right I have been way over treating my cars.

 

[y_p_w]

This one. Do we have any idea what "full strength" Techron is? At that ratio a miniscule amount would have to be added to a 15 gallon tank.

Shoot, I made a mistake in my original post and just edited it. Google gave me an answer of 1.5 oz. of Techron Concentrate Plus per 15 gallons. That answer sounds reasonable to me but that is just my gut feeling. The instructions just say to pour a whole bottle in but that doesn't seem to address what I am trying to do in duplicating what comes out of the pump.

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It’s unlikely that the bottled additive is the same proportion of active detergents compared to what’s at the pump. They’re formulated for different purposes. The dosage on the bottle of Techron Concentrate Plus is supposed to be considerably stronger than the equivalent Chevron pump fuel. Additionally, their high octane is supposed to contain maybe 25% higher concentration than regular.

You’re not going to find any precise numbers. They say up to 10 times, but don’t say what “stronger” means.

 

[Legs4Arms]

This one. Do we have any idea what "full strength" Techron is? At that ratio a miniscule amount would have to be added to a 15 gallon tank.

Shoot, I made a mistake in my original post and just edited it. Google gave me an answer of 1.5 oz. of Techron Concentrate Plus per 15 gallons. That answer sounds reasonable to me but that is just my gut feeling. The instructions just say to pour a whole bottle in but that doesn't seem to address what I am trying to do in duplicating what comes out of the pump.

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I got a bunch of those from Amazon and just dump the whole bottle into an empty tank and fill'er up. I usually run two bottles a year per vehicle.

 

[y_p_w]

This rate is 1oz/177gal. So if you buy an 8oz bottle with a concentration of just 25% it would treat 354 gal at the pump concentration. If this is right I have been way over treating my cars.

That’s for the industrial additive. I hear that the stuff at fuel depots is really thick and considerably more concentrated than any aftermarket fuel additive.

Someone was kind enough to supply the hand additive chart for Chevron from Kinder-Morgan, to be used if the equipment can’t automatically dispense for whatever reason. It may not be the same concentration as what’s dispensed from fuel rack equipment.

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Obtained this directly from the Kinder-Morgan facility where we load fuel. Techron additive injection rate as it gets loaded...

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[rstsco]

Hi guys, this is my first post here. I did a search and there are a few Techron threads but I don't see the answer to my question, which is:

How much concentrate do I have to add to a tank to get the concentration that is in Chevron pump gas? If I ask Google, I get three answers from Gemini, lol:

1 oz. per gallon
10 oz. per 15 gallons
1.5 oz. per 15 gallons of Concentrate Plus

Anyone know the right answer? I suppose I could contact Chevron but they will probably see right through what I am trying to do, buy cheaper gas and add the benefit of their additive.

Thanks

I can't prove anything, but believe there's more to a premium fuel additive package than just a higher level of PEA, which is what you're mainly getting with the Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, Redline SI-1, or Amsoil PI type products. Some brands also refer to fuel stabilizer and more.

I had been driving an Audi and used Shell premium. When I got the Honda Pilot last year, since its fuel requirement was 87 octane, I started using an 87 octane Top Tier fuel, "saving" ~$10 per tank. I ran a bottle of Redline SI-1 before oil changes. By the third OCI and cutting open the filter, it contained what I perceive as high amounts of carbon deposits. The next OCI, I ran only Shell premium (except for one tank while on a trip and no Shell station near). The filter after ~3k miles showed minimal carbon deposits. As much as it pains me to do so, I will only use premium fuel from Shell, Chevron, Mobil, or a Top Tier station if these brands aren't available, and continue using a bottle of Redline SI-1 (or other high PEA fuel system cleaner) prior to each oil change.

That’s for the industrial additive. I hear that the stuff at fuel depots is really thick and considerably more concentrated than any aftermarket fuel additive.

Someone was kind enough to supply the hand additive chart for Chevron from Kinder-Morgan, to be used if the equipment can’t automatically dispense for whatever reason. It may not be the same concentration as what’s dispensed from fuel rack equipment.

I thought the additive concentration difference between regular and premium would be 2x-3x, but based on the treat rate shown in the chart, the difference is much less.

Are there different additive packages between regular vs premium at the same branded stations? Or is it just the treat rate of the same additive package? Based on this chart, it looks like it's just treat rate.

I wonder if Shell's fuel packages are different between regular and premium, as they advertise their V-Power Nitro+ premium fuel.

 

[JohnnyG]

This rate is 1oz/177gal. So if you buy an 8oz bottle with a concentration of just 25% it would treat 354 gal at the pump concentration. If this is right I have been way over treating my cars.

You are not able to buy the full strength additive, don't worry about it.

 

[Jango]

AZ just put out a new ad for the 20 oz complete system clean that is buy one get one free (limit of 2).

 

[y_p_w]

I thought the additive concentration difference between regular and premium would be 2x-3x, but based on the treat rate shown in the chart, the difference is much less.

More likely 2.5-5x that of EPA minimums. At a certain point it’s diminishing returns if used regularly.