Fuel Additive for Petrol F30 N20 engine?

bavarianride · 01-04-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

To the original poster - why do you feel you need a fuel treatment? If you're using top-tier gasoline you shouldn't need an additive.

Good question. Other than Chevron, the other top tiers used on my car(Costco, Shell, 76) do produce valve noise(?) after 5000-6000 miles, and a bottle of Techron FSC takes care of that.

HighlandPete · 01-04-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

Same size, shape and color container. Appears to be just relabeled Chevron Techron under BMW Label. Been using Techron in my BMWs for years without issue and clean injectors, etc at substantial savings.

Seems the USA market has a different approved product (a relabelled Techron product), compared to the one BMW provide in other markets like the UK.

Our UK gasoline product is P/N 83192183738; comes in a tin with plastic spout. The UK product is stated to be an advanced BASF additive.

Orion4 · 01-04-2018, 05:14 PM

Us colonials are always being difficult!

sspade · 01-04-2018, 07:02 PM

I exclusively use the highest octane, top tier fuel available. Currently 91 (Cali) and 76 (corner of street)...

I still run a bottle of Techron through -somewhere between 4-5k (oil change interval) before service. Not expecting much overall to be honest but for under $10, I include in my oil service routine which in total costs me only about $50.

BillD1953 · 01-04-2018, 09:06 PM

I've been using Techtron in my 2015 MB 350 ML and the 2016 228i coupe and all my previous MB and BMWs.....been using Techtron since the Volvo Service Dept suggested it for my old 1991 940 turbo...the Benz dealership recommends it too.

satish_141 · 01-05-2018, 01:32 AM

Is Amazon the best place to buy Techron?

satish_141 · 01-05-2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

To the original poster - why do you feel you need a fuel treatment? If you're using top-tier gasoline you shouldn't need an additive.

I bought a 2 year old used car so not sure what fuel grades were used, just want to use myself once.

John in VA · 01-05-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by satish_141

Is Amazon the best place to buy Techron?

I don't know if you're in Reading UK or PA here in the US. In the US, Advance Auto often has a buy one/get one free deal on it. Walmart also carries it.

John in VA · 01-05-2018, 08:27 AM

double-post - sorry!

satish_141 · 01-05-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

I don't know if you're in Reading UK or PA here in the US. In the US, Advance Auto often has a buy one/get on free deal on it. Walmart also carries it.

thank you, I am reading UK

sspade · 01-05-2018, 10:28 AM

Shouldn't pay more than $10 USD per bottle MAX.

That Advance Auto deal sounds killer, Ill be on the lookout.

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