Last time I talked with a Ford parts counter guy, I asked about Chevron Techron and whether it was a good idea to add a bottle every so often. He tells me no - that Ford does NOT recommend it.

Having said that, lately I've noticed some of the gas stations around here, including Shell, Phillips 66, the gas has a strong sulphur smell which didn't used to be there. I have read that the higher sulphur content in the gas is bad for the fuel system - according to folks on different Mustang forums.

So, I guess I'm caught in the middle between crappy gasoline with more sulphur and a Ford guy saying it is a no-no to add a bottle of Chevron Techron occasionally to insure the fuel system doesn't get crudded up with the extra sulphur.

Opinions?

 

Usually, its not worth it to add anything to your gas tank. However, if I did so, I would use Sea Foam instead.

 

Ive heard nothing but good things about the Gumout Regane cleaner.

 

Ditto - I put 1/2 a can of Seafoam in the tank at every oil change.

 

I use Lucas with every oil change.

 

I've always used StaBil fuel stabilizer, and it seems to work great. Haven't experienced any issues whatsoever.

 

At one point on one of the F150 forums this was a topic. There was a problem with the fuel gage not reading full after a fill up. Some of the Ford Tech's on this site stated that a sulphur build up on the sending unit in the tank causes this. They also stated Techron would solve the problem.

 

I have used both seafoam and Lucas fuel injector cleaner. I like them both. I prefer seafoam. That stuff is like magic!!!!!!!

 

My mom's 05 Explorer had the sulfur build up that caused the fuel level sender to not work and two bottles of Techron cleared up the problem.

 

Seafoam and Lucas for me as well.....

 

Techron is the only injector I'll use. I put in a 20 oz. bottle every 5K miles. I have read a lot of Ford dealers do recommend it. Works for me.

 

I agree. Only Techron in my baby...every 5K or so.

 

No. Don't use anything other than quality gasoline. I use Techron only if I'm trying to diagnose a potential fuel issue and want to try and clean the system. Otherwise I just fill up with cheap grocery store 87 octane.

 

If you buy your gas at Chevron, the Techron is already in it. It's good stuff, well-proven.

https://www.chevron.com/products/our...y/?time=middle

Attracting the "Big Three"

In 1970, after Chevron researchers developed a fuel additive known as F-310®, one of the Big Three automakers tested it against several other fuel samples. The engines running with Chevron's additive were so much cleaner, that by early 1973, all three companies had switched to Chevron gasoline to help them pass EPA's tough emissions system durability test.

In fact, the additive performed so well that it exceeded the EPA’s 1995 deposit control requirements – 22 years before they even came into effect!

 

When my car started having the problems with the fuel gauge at 16k miles, the service manager gave me bottle Techron and suggested I stick with Chevron gas. It actually worked for another 18k miles. On just about every occasion where I would use non Chevron gas, before I got to the bottom of the tank, I would have the fuel level data error. Half way through the next tank of Chevron, the error went away and all was well.

Of course, after Ford released the TSB on the new fuel sender (to address the sulfur problems), I loaded up on cheap gas and had my fuel sender replaced at 34k miles.

I still only use Chevron if I have a choice. In all my vehicles, not just the picky Mustang!

 

I have been reading good things about the Gumout Regane Fuel Injector Cleaner. It gets great reviews on Bobistheoilguy.com

 

I put a bottle of techron in every oil change.

 

Usually Techron and I used Lucas once.

 

I have used Chevron gas since they put Techron in it and have never had any injector problems.I read years ago that Techron was the only additive that cleaned the injectors, since then there maybe others but its Chevron for me.

 

My car is only two years old so I'm not worried about clogged injectors. No 'mechanic in a can' for me!