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Subject:Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Wed, 9 May 2012 10:32:52 -0700

I was told by my smog only station was to add the Techron and fill up the
tank with gas.
Then drive it until you need to fill it again.   Fill it up with gas and
then take it in after a
1/2 hour drive.     Whether or not this helps I'm not sure.   The 85 caddy
I was driving to do
this ended up needing a new cat and 2 mufflers.......

I'd say try the chemistry experiment first and then replace the more
expensive items if
you have to...

Steven
91 Westy

On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Basically, if I add fuel injector cleaner (eg Techron) to fuel, will
> this have a negative effect on my CO2, etc. readings?
>
> Van has sat a while. Don't know how old (or if it's old) the fuel is.
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
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