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Old 09-15-2013, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeo33y
reason i ask is that this gas these days is garbage. Gone r the days of good ole leaded gas. Man good times. I find it hard to believe that the unleaded gas with ethanol isnt hurting injectors and valves so wanted to know if injector/engine cleaner was the same for a HD vs a auto.
I use Marvel Mystery Oil its a cleaner n lube.

Race teams use it as Race fuel has NO Lube in it.

Use it in all my bikes
 
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I use Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner.
Chevron 65740 Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner - 20 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive Chevron 65740 Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner - 20 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive

Techron Concentrate Plus is a premium fuel system cleaner trusted and recommended by many automakers to help restore lost fuel economy and performance. Its patented polyether amine (PEA) technology is unsurpassed as cleaning deposits from intake valves, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers. It is safe and effective to use in all ethanol fuels, including flex fuel like E85
 
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Old 09-15-2013, 06:56 PM
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I have been using Star Tron for the last 6 months after a friend's 2011 Glide had injector problems. Was using Seafoam prior but the Star Tron was less expensive and is said to have a more positive effect on preventing problems caused by Ethanol in fuel. I wasn't looking for a miracle treatment but just want to avoid any problems with any sub-standard gas. When traveling out west I used 1oz in every tank refill because I was never sure what I was putting in the tank (wasn't a big choice out there at times).
 
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I used Gumout once but I never noticed any difference. I go it for half price when I bought some oil once. But I haven't used the oil yet.
 
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
I use Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner.
Chevron 65740 Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner - 20 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive

Techron Concentrate Plus is a premium fuel system cleaner trusted and recommended by many automakers to help restore lost fuel economy and performance. Its patented polyether amine (PEA) technology is unsurpassed as cleaning deposits from intake valves, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers. It is safe and effective to use in all ethanol fuels, including flex fuel like E85
I use Techron once a year never a problem
 
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You are using a cleaner every time you fill up. Its called ethanol. Its a very strong solvent. That's why when the EPA mandated the fuel with ever increasing levels of ethanol, people where having trouble with fuel pumps and filters clogging up. It was braking up all the crud that had been left in fuel tanks and lines for years. Not to mention it was eating up some of the rubber fuel line parts.
 
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:42 PM
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Redline is top notch use it every 6 tanks keeps garbage cleaned up inslde fuel system have noticed 40 more miles per tank 2004 roadKing custom
 
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Originally Posted by rscott
I use Techron once a year never a problem
I use it every time I fuel up by just using Chevron gas.
 
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:50 PM
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Seafoam every couple of months.
 
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If you buy Chevron premium it has Techron additive all ready in it. If you buy cheap gas you'll see how your bike runs on that.
 


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