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Old Jul 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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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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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.

Good luck.

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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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+1 for the Techron concentrate plus version
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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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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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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I use Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus after every oil change.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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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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