Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

[Peter L.]

Re: "nitrogen enriched"

Good old air (even good new air) is "nitrogen enriched." Pete

[Joseph K.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

After reading some posts I used shell gas in my 01 and the 69. Soon there after both cars had gas gauge problems. The gauge went to empty on both cars even though they had full tanks. I went out and bought Tectron and added cans to both tanks. After about a half a tank the gauges began to work again. I will not return to shell again.

[Michael F.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

I use shell in my 03ZO6 with no problems, also use QT, exxon have 50k on car, located in texas...i like shell as it has no ethonol

[Paul H.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

I'm not a big fan of gasoline additives, but for the newer Corvettes Techron really does help avoid the sulphur build up that causes fuel related gauge issues. I've used it for years in C5 and C6 Corvettes with no problems.

[Clem Z.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

also on late model corvettes DO NOT TOP OFF the tank as this moves the sensor to a unused part of the device and then it can cause the gas gauge sender to loose contact and not read. i found this out on my new 97 C-5 as after i quit topping of the tank the fuel sender problem went away and i never had to have any of my C-5s fuel senders repaired. stop filling when the pump shuts off.

[Doug F.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

Amines are nitrogen compounds. Some amines are used in surfactants. I assume that may be the "nitrogen" added to gasoline.
Doug

[Patrick H.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

If you buy other brands of gasoline you can get the Techron separately and add it. However, the difference in price between "budget" gasolines and Chevron or Texaco is not as great as the cost of a bottle of Techron. So, it's more economical to just use the Chevron or Texaco fuels, even though they might cost a little more.

Unfortunately, no Chevron or Texaco dealers anywhere near here at all, so I have to settle for Mobil or occasionally Shell.

[Joe L.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

Unfortunately, no Chevron or Texaco dealers anywhere near here at all, so I have to settle for Mobil or occasionally Shell.

Patrick------


Yes, I was told that there are no Chevron or Texaco stations in Michigan. In fact, we were told that for the purposes of emissions, CAFE and other testing at their tech center facilities in MI, GM trucks in Chevron gasoline from the nearest place where it's distributed (Kentucky, I think)

[Clem Z.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

Unfortunately, no Chevron or Texaco dealers anywhere near here at all, so I have to settle for Mobil or occasionally Shell.

sometimes the auto parts have techron + on sale 2 for 1 so stock up then. i use a bottle every 4000 miles and that cost about $4

[Joe L.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

sometimes the auto parts have techron + on sale 2 for 1 so stock up then. i use a bottle every 4000 miles and that cost about $4

clem-----


I'll bet that GM would like to do that, too, for their testing. However, I think the rules are that the gasoline used for the tests has to be pump gasoline without additional additives. Of course, the rules could not specify just where that gasoline has to originate from inasmuch as the ultimate operating areas of vehicles could be anywhere in the country.

[John H.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

clem-----


I'll bet that GM would like to do that, too, for their testing. However, I think the rules are that the gasoline used for the tests has to be pump gasoline without additional additives. Of course, the rules could not specify just where that gasoline has to originate from inasmuch as the ultimate operating areas of vehicles could be anywhere in the country.

Joe -

I've been out of the loop for a while, but when I retired, fuel used in vehicles undergoing high-mileage emission system durability schedules at the Proving Grounds and those actually being tested to the EPA test requirements used a special laboratory-grade fuel specified by the EPA to avoid skewed test results due to variations in typical retail gasolines. Every fueling station at the Proving Grounds had regular, mid-grade, and premium pumps, plus a pump that dispensed the EPA-certified fuel, only to be used for vehicles undergoing emission testing or certification. Don't remember offhand what they called it, but it'll probably come to me at 3:00 AM.

[Joe C.]

Re: Techron versus "nitrogen enriched"

Joe -

I've been out of the loop for a while, but when I retired, fuel used in vehicles undergoing high-mileage emission system durability schedules at the Proving Grounds and those actually being tested to the EPA test requirements used a special laboratory-grade fuel specified by the EPA to avoid skewed test results due to variations in typical retail gasolines. Every fueling station at the Proving Grounds had regular, mid-grade, and premium pumps, plus a pump that dispensed the EPA-certified fuel, only to be used for vehicles undergoing emission testing or certification. Don't remember offhand what they called it, but it'll probably come to me at 3:00 AM.

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