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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Lubro-Moly better then techron?

Anyone ever use a Lubro-Moly product with good results?I've been using techron for a while and decided today after doing some research on Lubro-Moly Valve cleaner that I'd give it a try.BTW I've never had a carbon/sludge problem and exclusively use Shell V-Power 93 oct..My gas mileage went from 29.5/city to almost 31.4/ city ('07 MCSa 51,000 mi.)
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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I've used the whole line of products on my old BMW. They make awesome stuff, higher end then Techron, but not sure it will really work any better.

Back in the day, they were the only one to do a 5-40w synthetic oil.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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No reason to even use the Techron if you are using Shell. Their additive package is every bit as good as the Chevron's is.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Plus the fuel doesn't even flow over the intake valves so I don't see how it helps a ton. Additive never seemed like a great investment to me, but hey if it makes you happy go for it.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Plus the fuel doesn't even flow over the intake valves so I don't see how it helps a ton. Additive never seemed like a great investment to me, but hey if it makes you happy go for it.
It will still clean the fuel track, injectors, combustion camber, & exhaust valves.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth 993
It will still clean the fuel track, injectors, combustion camber, & exhaust valves.
And it has
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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But you are wasting money by adding this as the Shell premium gas has an excellent additive package already.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MINI33342
But you are wasting money by adding this as the Shell premium gas has an excellent additive package already.
Your right, but the added 10%+ ethanol has not been good in these cars.I've really noticed a difference especially first morning start up (20 degrees here now) definately smooth and quiet.Lubro-Moly has made a difference.Anybody else out there try it and notice the difference?
 
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