Is Techron better than Seafoam? Let's see the proof!
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- Seafoam and Marvel Mystery Oil have both proven to be very effective engine cleaners in testing during previous video episodes. However, many have asked that Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil and Techron be compared for preventing buildup.
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The hours and hours and hours that this guys puts into each video is crazy. Respect.
Thanks!
Thats why this one of the best product test channels
I completely trust him. 👍
@@ProjectFarm try this product for carbon build up. It seemed to work great for me, plus they have an engine oil treatment to clean out build up. Scotty Kilmer talked about it and I tried it. The oil treatment seemed to clean the engine because when I drained the oil, it was way darker than I usually see. I did both of these at the same time and it did seem to work, but I would like your testing skills on this product if you have the time. Thanks and love your videos
Mad respect for what he does for sure.
Man this amount of quality work should be on paid channel. Thank you very much sir, for putting so much effort and time into these informative videos. Straight facts, true unbiased info., unlike you get from a tv ad or neighbor, friend, dad, etc.
Thank you!
Soooooo send him a check :)
@@ericyoder6550 People do help him buy engines to blow up.
Ikr!? This dude is the shit! My dream is to make enough money to feed myself put a roof over my head, and to be able to send Project Farm donations!
He is on patreon. PF is the only person i donate to. His testing actually helps guide me to buy something that actually works. Its worth a few bucks a month. Thanks
I love going back in the PF archives. Would love to see a new update on this, or more around fuel injector cleaners. Checking compression before and after see how they perform.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes please do a video on fuel injector cleaners
Fuel injector cleaners don't contain PEA, only Complete or High Mileage products contain PEA
@@ProjectFarm please do fuel injectors!!!
Royal purple injector cleaner
When I worked for Nissan, we used a fuel injection cleaner made by 3M, you bypass the fuel rail and run the engine right off the pressurized can. worked great ! especially on the carbon magnet VG30 engines. When I asked the parts rep what was in the 3M cleaner ? he said it's 100% techron. Been using it ever since. Except I put in two bottles per tank about every 4-5th fill up. When I traded in my 2006 Kia Spectra three years ago, it had 354,000 on it and never burned any oil. Great stuff !
Thanks for sharing.
KIA? I don’t trust anyone that drives a KIA 😂 talking about automotive issues 🎉😂😂😂
@@staycurious3954 bro Kia or not, an engine is an engine. Also if the Kia part bothers you so much, he says he worked for Nissan lol
@@BWTECH0521even worst. Cant trust anyone who drive kia and fix cvt for the living 😂
@@staycurious3954 funny you say that my 2014 kia forte out lasted my 90k truck that was purchased a year ago (truck has since been bought back by dealer)
I put Pennzoil ultra platinum in both vehicles with WIX filters, fuel additives every other fuel up. My oil is changed every 4k which is overkill and idc tbh.
I've owned tons of vehicles and my worst from best or worst are 05 Cummins, 97 ford ranger, Mazda, kia, Veloster, 21 ford bronco, Dodge avenger and lastly platinum 6.7 ford absolute junk in ever category.
You are one of the best youtubers. Seriously.
Thank you for the positive comment!
yes, for sure. thanks for your neeto videos. i love them.
Totally agreed. Todd really goes into every Auto/mechanic mystery thing like these addictive or cleaner with good information reference.
Straight up!
That's why he accumulated more than 2M subscribers in just a few years.
I love how thorough this guy is in everything
Thanks for watching!
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He's very dedicated. That's why I love his videos, gets me out of doubts fast.
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@@captainamericaamerica8090 He no where drags it out. Gtfo!
This guy truly does an amazing service to all of the handy man and he doesn’t take anything from any company to test. We all appreciate everything you do for us . Keep up the great ideas in tests you make for each item. Btw I loved watching you make a homemade knife that was really awesome.
Thanks.
As an OEM automotive engineer, I worked for many years with colleagues at Chevron and Techron is a very good product. I don't know about the formulation today but it used to be a chemical called poly butyl ether amine. This is an expensive additive to manufacture but highly effective. I have used it in my own vehicle by (1) filling the tank and then (2) adding one full bottle of Techron. In the past, I have done this on two consecutive tankfuls and it makes a difference. One has to be careful not to overdose the fuel with additives because this can potentially thicken the motor oil and cause issues like valve sticking. Modern fuel injectors are very resistant to plugging/reduced flow and most ordinary gasolines have additives sufficient for adequate cleaning. Fuel injection cleaning at a service appointment is not needed and a complete waste of money. Techron helps keep intake valve and combustion chamber deposits at bay - these can cause cold driveability issues and increased emissions. There are a number of good SAE papers on this topic. Currently I just use Amoco/BP Ultimate gasoline. The base fuel is refined using a proprietary process removing impurities and it has a very good additive package for cleanliness. It is the best gasoline and engines run exclusively on this are spotlessly clean internally even after 70-80,000 miles. It is expensive but one gets what he pays for. Good video and test methodology. Thank You! 🙂👍
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I work for MANY Chevron engineers & suits. Techron is what we use (of course), but I have found some engines prefer mid over supreme, an actual loss of mpg.
I am VERY curious as to piston ring cleanup via any of those additives.
That's great advice for older port fuel injected engines but that's not the reality with GDI engines. The cleanest fuel in the world will still leave a GDI engine with filthy intake valves and intake ports because the fuel simply doesn't reach them to clean them.
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether amine
Your comparison videos are in a class of their own! Excellent! Don’t stop!
An excellent video - thanks. I use Seafoam in the fuel, a little at each tank refill, with all my lawn mowers, trimmers, power saw, etc. 2 and 4 cycle for years now and absolutely no "bad gas" problems. Everything fires up in the spring with no gas issues whatsoever. Additionally, I rarely change spark plugs anymore, only every 5-6 years and honestly they always look just fine. I've never used it in my cars, just the small engines. I agree, any additive is probably better than nothing.
Wow. When I heard you say you were gonna run each one through 1 tank of gas I thought there was no way that would be a long enough test to put each one through its paces. After seeing the results, it's crazy to see that much carbon build up on just 1 tank of gas.
Thanks for the feedback.
That was my biggest takeaway from this experiment. So much carbon build up in such a short amount of time.
It's american gasoline - full of shitty additives to make the mix leaner and get more money from each barrel of processed high octane fuel - "pissing in the soup" as it's coloquially referred to - wouldn't surprise me at all if someone said regular gas is only 70% fuel and 30% additives.
This is why for years now I've been running my tank down and filling with higher octane premium 1/5 fills as the engine runs a bit hotter and burns some of the crap off - which is basically what these additives do as well as having the solvents to loosen the deposits - but I also generally only do a premium fill when I know I've got a reasonable amount of motorway driving coming up to keep the engine running at full temps for a while to facilitate the carbon burn off.
Keep in mind these engines aren't under a load, so there will be lower chamber temps.
@@jayw900The story I heard was this is why Ferrari mechanics invented the "Italian tuneup." Customers would putter around which created build-up. Apparently mechanics would do a few full throttle pulls on the highway to burn off all the deposits.
Cannot say enough good things about the quality of your videos and your testing. This is tremendously helpful for me, and for my customers at my automotive shop.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do! Glad it is helpful!
Thats a pretty ambitious test. A lot of time went into that video. I appreciate it
Thank you!
AND MONEY! 4 sets of plugs, 4 head gaskets and 4 tanks of gas. Not to mention hours of his time in shooting and editing. I love it when this guy has a new video. Unbiased and effective.
@@barrettabney Companies have guys doing exactly what he does to test their products.
@@alb12345672 But they only share the results if it benefits them. This guy is like another arm of Consumer Reports...
I like Techron. I fill up with Chevron gasoline which already contains Techron, as preventive maintenance. My mechanic recommended it. It runs good and passes the emissions test every time. I add a bottle to a tankful once in a while but otherwise no additives. I run 87 octane and consider the slightly additional cost of the Chevron an investment and so far it's paid off. Not that I wouldn't use other top brands or try Seafoam but the Chevron with Techron is working for me. Great video, as always!
I have used Techtron for years after it corrected a stalling problem on a 1999 Mercury V6. I use it twice a year and also try to use only Shell gas. Interesting video. Thanks. OleDave
Why only Shell gas if you don't mind me asking?
@@shaquileoatmeal7365they have the most addictive amount in their premium gas compared to other mainstream brands gas. in my experience shell have slightly better mpg on my car. but if you add addictive yourself, any high quality gas station is fine
@@shaquileoatmeal7365 It is a Top Tier rated gas. This means it has higher
detergents then the minimum required by the Govt. Prevents Carbon Build Up (Google Top Tier Gas for more info. ) Pumps also have sticker on them verifying the Top Tier rating.
Dude your dedication to testing these products makes your channel unique in its own way. So glad I found you and I appreciate all the time and effort you put into making these videos/tests. Probably my favorite TH-cam channel, and I watch a lot of TH-cam lol
Awesome! Thank you!
Yeah he is super rare. I think he should be considered a national treasure and a holiday made for him lol
I know seriously ! He actually comes with tangible data instead of just saying it looks/sounds/runs better. So we can actually compare numbers. Incredibly thorough and I love it
*your
You must have the shortest grass lawn in the neighborhood.
No its just all perfectly cut. All 7000 square miles
not really his lawnmower doesn't cut grass , he uses it for running stuff in it stationary. oops.
OMG lmao
That and the MOST well maintained lawn mower.
(If only I had a lawn mower parts / supply store next to this guy.)
@@johnhodg8400 yes he does use it to cut grass
Your testing is always phenomenal. I've recently considered using Techron but now may have to reconsider
Thanks!
Why ? It did a great job.
I used Marvel Mystery Oil as an additive to 87 octane aircraft fuel. The engine was a Lycoming 4 cylinder O-320 with high hours (1000 hours past recommended overhaul of 2000 hours). I could feel the difference after just one tank. I continued to use MMO in the gas and oil and the engine snapped back to running smooth and powerful. It started quickly and the throttle response was smooth. MMO was developed by the same guys who made the Marvel-Scheibler carburetor for light aircraft engines. It might be a mystery but I can say for sure it works well.
Thanks for the information!
_"I used Marvel Mystery Oil as an additive to 87 octane aircraft fuel."_
That's illegal.
@@twitherspoon8954 QQ
@@twitherspoon8954so
@@twitherspoon8954No, it's not. Not in experimental aircraft.
Also, piss off. He's not filling up a B737 with it.
I really appreciate that you did it over and over to make sure we get the perfect idea of these products.
Thank you for your efforts and your time.
Thank you!
I would like a spark plug and head gasket for my mower please
Parts guys: How many?
500 of each please
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm i always thought you just went to the store and said 'hey i need some gaskets and spark plugs for my mower' and when they asked how many, you just say
'all of them'
@Nick K dude when i mentioned 'my mower' thats the part where you can mentally insert the specifics, and then look up the rest. use your imagination a little dude
There's a few things I buy like that...
Go to store. Get asked, "How many do you want?"
Point at pile: "That many."
What video idea?!
Really respect and appreciate the amount of time and effort you put into making all that - it was fascinating! I was curious about these products so it's really interesting to see the comparisons. I live in Thailand and run a Mitsubishi Attrage which is designed to run on E20 (a mix of 20% ethanol 80% gasoline) as are most cars over here. I've never opened up the engine (obviously) so I've no idea if these cleaners work and really appreciate seeing the results on your lawnmower. I've always used the official Mitsubishi fuel system cleaner, but I recently saw the the E20 fuel I buy actually contains additives (or something) designed to keep the engine clean, like the fuel nozzle unclogged.
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.
I think it's crucial for you to discuss your opinion because some folks may not know how to properly interpret the results. Also, considering how intimately involved you were with the testing... combined with your experience and the exhaustive list of products you have tested, your opinions are regarded as well-informed, unbiased by brand influence, and are rooted in verifiable facts, and not perceived emotions. Thanks for doing all of this for all of us!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
I loved the way you used Fast Forward to save us all a lot of time - nice job !!
Thank you!
LOL
And you still get the gist of whats going on in the fast forward segments.
He saved us "time and money".
Thats Todd's byline.
He could skip the "safety data sheet" and the compression test, would save even more time. Just cut to the chase!
Hey man I love how thorough and well thought out your tests are. Keeps me coming back. Thanks for all the effort for them all!
Thank you!
Ty! I love these videos and the quest for knowledge on this subject. Thank you once again and always look forward to more!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I was an automechanic for 30+ years and one product we sold at a few of the shops I was employed at was BG aka Bearing and Gear. We did top engine cleaning with it and also installed a pressurized system that cleaned the injectors and rails. Note you had to pull the fuse or relay for the fuel pump to do it and on return type system block it off. This was done with their injection cleaning rig and was somewhat involved but honestly did a great job. Customer always noticed a huge difference on vehicles with over 70K on them. Would mind see you try the BG fuel system cleaner...
Thanks for sharing.
You put so much work, thought and effort into these videos. I think a lot of us value your opinion on the products, and believe your opinion, or we could say final thought, would be a great addition and widely accepted from everyone. Also I am so happy with the speed that your channel is growing. Been here since about 70k, and how time flies to almost 200k! Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much!
I've seen techron clean out stuck fuel injectors in just a few dozen miles. It works at least with regards to injectors. I put a bottle in all my vehicles gas tank whenever I do oil changes.
Chevron with tecron gas stations all over here in Washington state
You should do it before the oil change according to the pds from Chevron
Yrs ago I read fuel cleaners are either detergent based or solvent based and that solvent was too watered down so as not to be corrosive. Also heard that techron is detergent based and Lucas says on the bottle 'not a solvent'. Haven't heard about any others.
I value your post test opinions. Only additive I use in my 400cc scooter engine is stability for off season protection for ethanol
Thanks for the feedback.
I am a gas tanker driver for 25 years now. When I did Chevron stations in a Chevron takeover from another brand, Conoco or whomever, we would add raw techron into the tanks. 1 quart would treat 3000 gallons of gasoline. When Chevron change the techron formula they gave the older formula to the driver's to use. A quart bottle would last me years. Anded my own to each tank. Had a chemist do the math for how much to add to 20 gallons of gas, then I doubled it. I changed heads on my car for better performance and was shocked at how clean the valves, pistons and chambers were. I rebuild the Edelbrock carburetor and it really was clean... I'm down to my last quart now..🥲
Thanks for sharing.
By far, the most impressive additive I've ever used was "Yamaha Ring Free" on two stroke Yamaha outboards. It was absolutely amazing. Research seemed to indicate that it was developed by the same people who came up with Techron using the same ingredients. Thanks for taking time to do this video.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
RingFree is Techron
@@roystubenrauch5625 concentrated about 100 times
Imagine if you have a company in the future that test products, and investors and consumers rely on your results. that would be amazing
I agree. That would be great!
I'd buy the results!
Mohammed Al how is that so different from what’s happening here? His business is testing products and documenting the results with public access to the testing procedures, obviously some of us consumers are relying on his tests to make our purchasing decisions and investors can do the same. It’s just more honest and straightforward than if he were corporately influenced to be biased to who signs his check. So, what you said would be awesome, but what’s happening here is better than awesome.
I have to agree with you, Jax. It'd end up being a trade-off. Maybe some more sophisticated equipment like a dyno but then every contributor would have their finger in the pot or their hand out or a big flag or a decal flopping around. It'd be a dream but TOUGH to pull off and stay unbiased. I dare say, like you that the independent guys like the Commander will give the most honest and straightforward answer and show proof of the test than a big fancy firm. This is a FINE place to hang out. Plain and simple, the Commander is nobody's fool and surely no dummy. We're getting as good as it can get right now. You did good, Jax! REAL good!
Jax Turner I agree with some of what you said but the problem here is that he is not a standard for companies, and what I meant by my comment is that imagine if he has a standard that many companies wish to get his approval, he can still be independent and honest but at the same time gets paid to do these tests, it comes down to morals and principles he's getting his income from add revenue, he deserves much more than that.
I had a client share this video, great channel! My experience was similar to years when testing on RV generators. My recommendation has been to alternate between Seafoam and Techron to try and get the best benefits of both as they do seem to work better in different areas of the engine.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
The patients on this guy is truly amazing.... RESPECT for doing all these projects..
Thanks and you are welcome!
This is the first place I go when I’m evaluating a product. I trust you completely so ABSOLUTELY express your opinion on what you think of the product you are testing. “Being trusted is way more important then being loved”. It’s nice to have a place to go I know that there is no hidden agenda‘s.
Thanks!
Honestly this is my favorite TH-cam channel. Thanks PF for being so unbiased and helpful
Thank you
I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your time and hard work you put into your channel. Thank you! Please do an updated testing and conduct them using a vehicle. Seafoam, CRC, Lucas, etc.
Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, I appreciate hearing your opinion after the video. This is great. Seems like you'd do best using all three of them at the same time! Or back to back to get the ultimate clean. I don't use cleaners but might give them a try.
Thank you for the feedback!
Great Video and experiment!
I would like to have the before and after weights as well to get a quantifiable amount of buildup rather than just a visual comparison
I'm surprised about the Techron. I'm a GM mechanic since 2000. Years ago we had several problems with fuel causing issues in South Texas. GM came up with a process to put their chemical "Top Engine Cleaner" in a measured amount of gas and flush it directly through the fuel injectors w/ the feed and return lines disconnected and blocked. You would then add a bottle of Techron to the tank. As mechanics working on flat rate, the " unofficial" repair was to mix the Techron and Top engine cleaner 50/50 and force that through the injectors. It was magical!
I've had several Trailblazer injectors that would not flow any fuel at all return to a near new level of flow. I also personally used one bottle of Techron with 5 gallons of gas to clean up motorcycle carbs. You had to run a fresh gas tank after as it would eat important stuff at that concentration. With great success I bought motorcycles that would barely run, ran that mixture for a tank or two, and then sold them when I was done having fun with them. I even had a case where that mixture cleaned things up so we'll a Kawasaki intake valve hung open a little. I'm guessing from lack of fuel lubrication. Pulled it all apart and everything was so shiny and new it looked like it had no miles on it. Back together and she ran like new and still does as far as I know.
I'm aware that our mixture was well above any recommendations. I'm also aware that when you pay mechanics Flat Rate they will do almost anything to make a problem go away and stay gone.
Really like your videos, Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I'm an ex-GM mechanic (retired), & Techron IS truly a magic potion! I used it through the late 90s & early 2000's just as you did. Some Top Engine cleaner mixed with fuel in the injector cleaning canister, & the Techron in the tank. Problem solved!
Techron is the ONLY product I have found, that does what it says it does!
I called my GM dealer about using seafoam for cold-weather to keep the fuel from gelling up and they told me it will ruin my engine but honestly I don't know if these guys know what they're talking about. Do you have any recommendations for a 2020 GMC Denali 3500 Duramax diesel to keep the diesel gas from gelling up?
@@bobbiweiss4176 what would you recommend for anti gel solution for a 2020 GMC Denali diesel? The dealer said seafoam will ruin the motor? But lots of people use it on TH-cam in their diesel trucks I'm kind of confused.
@@thethiefonthecross9092 Sorry, I don't do diesel.
I have run seafoam since I was a teenager. If you want to see a lot ALOT of proof it works try it on a higher performance engine. I ran it thru an old motorcycle, an FZ600, it made the engine run like NEW. I am also a big fan of engine Restore. Tried it on my wife’s mini cooper with 130k on it, like a new car I swear
I just found this video and would like to comment on my experience with Techron. I started using it over 30 years ago when it cleared up some dirty fuel injectors in a 1978 Audi Fox. I have used it on all my car, motorcycle, and lawnmowers since and have had zero fuel system problems. Injectors and carburetors stay clean. I will run *two* tankfulls through each vehicle just before a scheduled oil change at the recommended dosage on the bottle of 1 oz per gallon of gas. On two motorcycles - each with about 60,000 miles - given that they have only a 5 gallon tank whereas the cars are 15 to 20 gallons, I ran 5 tanks of Techron one time and noticed a significant increase in performance and running smoothness. I've seen dirty carburetor bowels on motorcycles cleaned up perfectly after 5 to 10 gallons (again, at 1 oz. per gallon). I do believe their claims of cleaning and engine in one tank are optimistic, but by using Chevron fuel and the treatment schedule I've described, my engines and fuel systems have stayed very clean. It was good to see in your test that both Seafoam and Marvel Mystery Oil also will provide good engine cleaning.
Thanks for sharing.
You make great videos Project Farm! I've probably watched 20 of them now just out of interest, but this was the first one I actually sought out for advice on a specific topic, and I couldn't have been happier with your methodical approach to these tests. Thank you for doing this work. It is obviously very time consuming and very well thought out, and I know I'm not the only one who benefits from your efforts!
Thank you very much!!
Very solid test plus I love the control run! Great content keep it up!
Thank you!
Always enjoy your very thorough evaluations of products; expertly done and easy to understand. Would like to see you run a test on Amsoil Performance Improver fuel additive. Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Love it. I am a huge believer in seafoam pretty much forever. The techron didn't seem to do much. I really enjoy this channel. Thanks again. You rock!
Thank you!
The uncleaned engine looked worse after the Techron treatment.
The techron looked better than the others afterwards, are you sure you watched the video?
Techron clearly worked better than seafoam. Some people are just stuck with their bias.
Your efforts here are very much appreciated! Thanks for doing this for us.
Thank you
Thanks for taking the time out to actually put these products to the test it helps us viewers determine what's good and what's not I was just watching another Channel and this guy was rambling about something but never took the time to actually put it to work and you actually work hard on your channel and do things the right way thank you very appreciative
Thank you!
In my corvette I used Techron mainly to keep the Fuel pump and and fuel gauge sender (in the left tank) working. Recommended by Vette owners and it worked for me.
Thanks for sharing.
04 Z06 owner and I do the same 👍
Appreciate your openness and dedication to testing 👌
Thanks!
Thank you for being thorough with your testing. I've been using Chevron gas with techron already included since 1985 and never has issues with carburetors nor fuel injections. Mainly had Nissans and Toyota. First car was a Honda. Only had to change mechanical fuel pump once on 81 Celica at 140,000 miles. No other fuel pump. Great videos you produce.
Thank you very much!
its amazing how much carbon buildup comes from just one tank of fuel, could do a test on different gas to see which gas burns cleanest?
Thank you for the video idea!
Yes I was thinking the same thing. Cheap gas veres top tier gas to compare. Looking forward to that video! Thanks for all your awesome content
@@jerrycostanzo1137 Yea I want to see something like that. I wanna see Ethanol Gas Vs Non Ethanol Gas and see how they do?
@@ProjectFarm He did that test in another video, ethonal free gas works best
This is on a small displacement carbed lawnmower. A car engine has many different parameters....temp., compression, fuel injection,ignition, spark, etc.....having said that....Different cars have different parameters.....But comparing a lawnmower to a car or motorcycle .....much different.
I use Techron 2-3 times per year now. The one thing I notice is that the engine always seems to run smoother especially at idle. I have used Marvel Mystery oil in older engines to de-carbonize the upper cylinders by dumping it into the carb while revving the engine while it's running. It smokes like crazy, but the engine ran great afterwards. That all stopped with the advent of catalytic converter equipped engines. So much for progress!
Thanks for sharing.
I'd like to se 44K compared
Your attention to detail is impressive. Consumer R should pay you to do testings. Thanks - love watching the tests
Thank you!
I love hearing your personal assessments of the product tests you do. Please keep them coming.
Thanks!
I agree great video keep it coming I have a request I just bought new car with a gdi engine and just found out that those type of engines build up a lot of carbon can you make a video on the best way for a non-mechanic inclined person like me to maintain it as free of carbon as possible
@@damatrixss Take a look at his videos that include Seafoam (and its competitors)
Ditto! Keep 'em coming. :-)
Really appreciate your efforts. I’m surprised why your video was in way down when I searched for the related video. Your video was the best 👍
Thank you so much!
I’d like to see the amsoil PI fuel additive in a test like this.
Great work! As mentioned many times, the amount of work you put into these videos is much appreciated! Thanks for all your efforts and outstanding content.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Am i the only 37 yr old that has never seen someone crank a lawn mower with a drill???🤔
Great way to get a mower going. lol
I got to try something like that on a chainsaw my shoulders sore just thinking about pull starting it
Let's see, I did this myself trying to start a Tecumseh H35 with (unknown to me) oil-soaked points some 44 years ago, so that would make you -7 back then :^)
After a back injury, I started drill starting my mower,.....Once you do it, you'll NEVER go back to a rope start!
I start my weed eater with a drill
Interesting test! I have been using Techron since 1984 starting with a 1983 Isuzu Impulse which required mid grade fuel in order to run. After several tanks it would develop an annoying hesitation. The addition of Techron would resolve this problem. I have seen Techron solve many fuel related problems in a wide variety of engine since then and always keep some on hand and use it as a periodic additive. My view, great stuff!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Love your videos, you're very thorough in your methods. I send links to my friends, hopefully they are watching you as well.
How about a test of synthetic oil filters for motorcycles?
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Another great video. I have used sea foam in the past and it looks like sea foam performed the best visually. We are trying to get a outboard motor working and will be adding sea foam to the fuel. Thanks again. I like how you test and show us results on video. All the best!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I like the video for a number of reasons= It gets to the point and not full of dribble that turns into a 45 minute video---thanks. And, I like the fact that no bias is shown to any one of the products--we can make up our own minds. And I learned that you put the Techron in an almost empty tank then fill up.
Thanks so much!
He's the Auto Glory of product comparison and testing.
Such an amazing archive of videos if I ever need to see what product to try, there's a video for it!
Thanks!
Love this channel. I ran Techron in my 1994 Nissan Sentra every 3k miles and drove the car for 22 years. Never had a fuel system problem and ran the original fuel injectors until the car got towed at 280k miles (it was worth less than the tow fee, so gave them the car.) Original fuel pump lasted 216k miles. My 1995 Nissan truck has seen the same maintenance and has never once had a fuel system issue - I credit Techron and using it every 3k miles over these vehicles’ lives. The truck is in my garage today, starts every single time I turn the key.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I had an 1987 Nissan SEV6 pickup that I treated the same, it ran perfectly until 270,000 miles when I got hit and they totaled it. Wish Nissan still were that reliable. I’ll never own another after all the problems we had with two Muranos. NEVER NISSAN AGAIN
Similar except, 95 Acura, still driving at 473k, fuel pump died at 470k, fuel filter replaced at 460k along with a cracked injector.
No other engine work excepts belts.
Always use Chevron or Shell with Techron
Still starts most every time, but original starter gets a bit wonky sometimes..m/t, so no worry's, park on hill just in case.
Seafoam personal experience. Had 2014 Jeep. Couldn't fuel up faster than a trickle...took forever. I'm told there is a check valve with the vent system that sticks in the tank and the only way to fix it was to remove the tank and replace stuck/clogged item. I ran 3 tankfuls each with double Seafoam as per instructions for very dirty engine. Unbelievable. Freed up whatever was stuck and now I can fuel up at full speed. Anecdotal evidence yes, but accurate and true.
Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm FYI 6 month follow up. Jeep still fueling up at full speed. Have not used any additives since Seafoam "cured" my Jeep's problem. Never tried the Techron as it wasn't necessary, however my boss at the auto parts store considered the Techron as the best additive. I do avoid topping off the tank and gooseneck to the brim as I was told that could cause the problem I had to begin with. Thank you Todd.
@@fireballxl-5748 so you still use seafoam? i heard of techron, used it before but if you buy chevron gas, it comes with it so you don't even need to get techron. if seafoam worked for you, i would just stick with it... i just bought some cause my car be jittering or takes time to crank up the engine. 2 for $10 not bad!
Wow ! This is pretty awesome. I need to add it to my motors. Thank you, fornthe help and information. Please keep it coming. love your videos. Really helped.
Thanks, will do!
thanks again for taking the time to make these awesome videos and letting us see your work man its very neat to see. keep the great vids and inspiration coming.
Thank you for the positive feedback
Just joined your Patreon. You and your testing are so invaluable. Love your channel! ❤️
Thank you so much!
I use BG 44K in all my vehicles and small engines to clean out the fuel systems. I also flush all my engines with BG's EPR. I have flushed my engine with Gunk auto flush, then put a new filter and 5 new quarts of oil. The oil always comes out darker the second flush with the BG's EPR. I go with the recomended time of 10 minutes with the Gunk, and 30 minutes with EPR, because they recomend 10 minute minumim run time. I also add prolong engine addive and BG's RF7 to every oil change. I spend around $100 per oil change on each of my 2 vehicles. I put 2 oz of prolong, and 1.5 oz of RF7 in my (7) small engines. I only use Star Tron Enzyme fuel treatment to gas. It is keeps fuel stable for 2 years. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great work, and a big Thank You for your hard work!!!
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Awesome work! On a previous video... using SeaFoam, I was amazed at your results. I have been using a diesel additive for years in my Chevy LB7 motor but my injectors were slowly failing. I had 2 injectors fail #7 @ -6.5 and #3 @ 5.8 just before I watched your seafoam video. Lots of grey smoke at idle. I put 1 can of seafoam into 1/2 tank, started it and let it run for 5 minutes. Shut it off and came back a few days later to view my injector rates... #7 is now -3.1 and #3 is a 2.2. (Good injectors work within the range of +4 to -4) You just saved me about $4000 on a 12 hour injector replacement job I was dreading! Because it is so cold I am not sure about the smoke but suspect it too has been reduced. Thank you and I have subscribed to view more of your great work!
Thank you for the in depth tests!! Not just a basic run thru but replaced spark plugs & gaskets and cleaned surfaces to give a true base level to compare to!! Top notch
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Well done... informative and helpful videos...You deserves more views
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I've used tech. When I go on ongoing trips in my f-250 5.4 2003 and Chevy 1500 5.3 2002 both 4x4s. I've noticed better fuel economy by 2 to 3 mpg. Before ethanol as much as 5 mph highway 55 to 65 mph.
Thanks for sharing.
ethanol is the real snake oil, hurts the engine and reduces mpg
Shell claims to clean 60-70% of initial carbon deposits on one tank of nitro+ premium fuel. That's a pretty bold claim, definitely higher than any of these additives. You should do a review on all gas company fuels in general, but be sure to include the top end shell fuel to see if it's worth getting it as a engine cleaner. Thanks so much!
@project farm I second this
All fuels have cleaning additives in them. But we do not know what kind.
The problem is the intake that doesn't have fuel in modern engines
Yes project farm, this suggestion is great.
We sometimes think that if it's expensive it should be that good but we've found out based on your tests, NOT all expensive justify it's price.
@@myytchannel6632 another channel (Chris something, he does cleaning and car stuff ) claimed that shell premium had 7 times the government mandates
Love the channel, I was wondering if you could do a video on supertech small engine fuel fix, I was having problems with my mower & it helped a lot last year, what helped the most was stabil storage for some reason, I would like to see how well the small engine fuel fix works
I used to use Techron on every third fill up on my 96 geo with 260000mi and stopped that with having a couple newer cars but will start again with my newly aquired 99 ranger with 118000mi. As your usual great, helpful content, thank you
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Marvel Mystery Oil is great stuff I've used it for years to get every last drop of oil to drain out at oil change time. I've never used MMO continuously I use Seafoam for that. Add about 6 ounces of MMO to your oil on change day and drive the car at least 20/30 mins (longer is better) before changing the oil. You'll be amazed how long it takes for the old oil to completely drain out. Remember patience is a virtue here.. lol
That Geo was a great car, I believe it was actually a Toyota engine in it.
@@Theyralltakenfu yeah, Chevy bought a bunch of cars from Toyota and put the Geo name on it, it was about the same as a corolla. It was reliable and kinda fun to zip around in
@@Theyralltakenfu In my opinion: No Suzuki made them. Suzuki Swift, GEO Metro & Chevy Metro were the same car. Surprised Chevy customers didn't sue for being sold what blatantly appeared to be a rebranded Suzuki. Sure looks like a would be consumer fraud. Customer review magazines would erroneously give different interior dementions that were exactly the same for those would be psudo brands.
If I'm buying anything for the workshop I always check to see PF has a video on it. Unfortunately not all items are available in the UK but at least I know what to expect from those that are. Extremely rare to see such honest, impartial and practical testing these days.
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Very well done, love how detailed your carried test out
Thank you
Outstanding work. I always learn something from you, and I truly appreciate that. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
Seafoam has worked for me for years. Mild solvent that is safe for engine and fuel system. Excellent for periodic maintenance especially in this era of turbochargers. Nice video as always brother.
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Thank you for your service Mr Farm.
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Take engine apart and clean cylinders after each fill up.
Got it.
lol. Thank you
Yeah the best cleaning was that brush on the cordless drill and i like the use of the drill as a cordless starter...between the additives i didnt see much difference...techron may have made the spark plug look cleaner
YES THAT'S FINE.
This will make for long lines at the pump
Every 3k miles
That's a lot of work!
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Thank You!! It's obvious, how much time was invested to get this information to us. God Bless
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I think you should do a revised test of this with some of the newer products out there thank you for all your videos.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Agree on additives i think i’ll start using one. Techron. THANKS for sharing this very informative video!!!
According to the "Car Talk" guys on NPR, additives made by oil companies have their additives already in their fuels-making them more $$ when they sell them seperately.
The statement on the box says cleans in 1 tank full not completely cleans. That's how they get you, just like a politician
welcome to the art of quibbling. you can get your pound of flesh IF you can get it without shedding blood. (merchant of venice)
@@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575 I'm going to read that book
or a lawyer
That's kinda what I thought. That in some areas one does better than the other. I use techron for fuel system tank, but I use sea foam for the crank case prior to 🛢 change. While I have a relatively new vehicle I use these products for preventive maintenance. Would this be the best way to go? If you have any other tips, that would be helpful. Thanks for your wisdom!
Now THIS is a VERY well done vid ... the editing, camera angles, commentary not to mention the skill set...ect is the best I've seen in a long while!
Great Job sir!
Im subbed and belled
now gonna binge watch some $h!+ ✌🏾
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Absolutely love the rope-less start up. I will definitely be procuring a socket set in the right range to use with my Dewalt 1/2" drill. Thank you, sir.
Thank you
Try it, you'll like it.
That was great information. Thank you for the hard work that you do.
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Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.
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Love your videos!! My dad has told me to use Techron for years now! Still use it to this day on my Audi.
That's awesome!
How often?
I have been a fan of Techron since the late 80s and thank you for your video, this test reflects my experience as well. I still continue using Techron from time to time.
Thank you for the feedback!
I would like to see you test cataclean and Wynn’s catalytic cleaner. Seeing you testing this would be great. Keep up with the great work
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
I second this
Mobil has the most cleaner. It’s expensive but four or five dollars extra per twenty gallons my be worth it. AAA . Look up Top Tier gasolines. Any of these are fine. AAA says Top Tier gasolines are well worth the money. Testing shows deposits are much much less
thank you for all the information you provide viewers. I'd be very interested to see how the product
"BG 44K" fuel additive compares to some of the additives you've tested. I've used this product in the past with remarkable results. Would be an interesting comparative.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Yes, BG 44 , I’ve noticed Auto Dealerships use this product, but one never really knows until one test the product. Love to see that test. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks so much to this man’s channel. Great stuff!
I just hit the subscribe button.. love all the content you put out. Very informational! I appreciate it
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I really like your evaluation criteria used in your tests. I have experience with Cfoam and have also used BG 44K. While I've experienced good luck with both it's difficult to tell the difference. Cfoam helped me to start my snow blower and 44K helped my car run smooth during the initial start up. I've not used Techron or Mystery Oil but heard good things about both.
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This was awesome. Thank you for doing this review.
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