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Originally Posted by mbzman
Well I was able to find some Red Line and so far so good. I've only put about 50 miles on since adding it to the tank but I've noticed that the car starts a lot stronger. The idle does seem to be getting a bit better. The throttle response seems stronger. I had to pass someone and was amazed and how fast and smooth the engine got up to speed after kickdown. Could be all in my head but I will be using this additive instead of Techron from now on.
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Techron is the recommended fuel system cleaner for both Mercedes and BMW.
It should be used on a regular basis along with using only a first tier gasoline.
Been using Techron in the fuel tank at oil change intervals for twenty two years since I purchased my 1988 300CE new.
Still use it after the engine had the twin turbo install in 2007.
It's not really a "solvent" as one poster indicated...
Seafoam is naptha which is a very harsh solvent...
Redline uses PEA ( poly ether amine ) which is the main component of Techron.
Techron has a much smaller naptha component then Redline which is why Redline gives a slightly better cleaning action on fuel systems that have not been maintained.