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Old 07-29-2011, 05:03 PM
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So I've hrd nothing but positive results after many ppl have tried it even a few with the N62. I'm not a big fan of anything that comes in those little bottles but I wanna know is it worth a try? Not that I am experiencing anything to push me to try this but more so as a maintainance type of thing, anyway you guy's input is always appreciated
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Some may say Seafoam worked for them, but a person posted on bimmerforums.com on what it is and it's nothing magical.

My preference is Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus fuel system cleaner (not to be confused w/ Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner).

You should do some research on bobistheoilguy.com for more info and opinions.

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Thanks for the info, everytime I visit that website I dont leave my computer for 2 hours lol :thumbsdown:
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+1 for the Techron concentrate plus version
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What abt "BG44" this is my thing I had my heads done not even 10k miles ago, is there really that much buildup ?
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How do you plan on using it? Via gas tank, adding to oil, or running thru vacuum line into the intake?
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try to use Techron in DI engine..... In DI you need seafoam poured through vacuum lines directly into intake as Techron will be injected directly into the cylinder and will not clean the valves.
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I've wondered about seafoam too. I was looking up the techcron and I see good feedback about this too.

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Would that be better than techcron? I'm gonna pick up a bottle of something tommorow.
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I use Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus after every oil change.
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Originally Posted by rctmthouse
+1 for the Techron concentrate plus version
+2 use it a couple times a year ... beginning of summer / beginning of winter ... I try to time it with a fill-up just before a long run on a highway trip.


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