666812345759084 Pontoon & Deck Boat February (^201941)
Since being released last year, the biggest
misconception of the new Techron Marine Fuel
System Treatment is that it’s just a great storage
product. Don’t get me wrong: it will stabilize
the fuel in your boat for up to 24 months, but
this new formula is so much more that just a
winterizing tool. It provides worry-free boating
all season long as well as during those extended
periods of non-use.
In our area we had a beautiful fall, which
allowed us extra time on the water after we
began testing the Techron Marine formula that
is specifically for gasoline-powered boats and
the harsh marine environment. Its proprietary
alcohol and emulsifier-free formula does not
TECHRON MARINE
FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT
Chevron
Product Score: 94
Portability 20/20
Function 47/50
Durability 9/10
Design 9/10
Price 9/10
http://www.techronclean.com
contribute to water uptake and provides boaters with superior protection and
performance, along with enhanced fuel stabilization and the proven cleaning power
of the Techron brand.
We’re using Techron Marine in our Avalon pontoon with a Mercury 150hp four-
stroke, but it can be used in boats powered by all inboard, outboard and sterndrive
gasoline engines, including two-stroke, four-stroke, carbureted, port or electronic
fuel injected and direct-injected engines. It is ideal for use with ethanol-free
gasoline or a wide range of ethanol-blended fuels from E10 to E85.
This breakthrough additive formulation delivers performance benefits with
every use, providing complete fuel system protection — plus it won’t contribute to
phase separation. We’re primarily freshwater boaters so we relied on test data from
Chevron that showed Techron Marine provides corrosion protection in both fresh
and saltwater environments. Simply put, it works well for all boaters.
For our tow vehicles we already recognize the cleaning power of the Techron
brand so it’s nice to see it further benefiting boaters by restoring power and
performance and optimizing fuel efficiency by cleaning fuel injectors, throttle
bodies, carburetors and combustion chambers. It cleans intake valve deposits in
port fuel injected engines, for smoother idling and enhanced throttle response.
This exclusive cleaning power also helps minimize cold start problems, while
preventing and removing gum and varnish in the fuel system.
As an added benefit on our pontoon, the proprietary Techron formula began to
clean up the fuel system and engine with our first application, and then it will keep
it clean as the boat is fueled up, re-treated and operated throughout our boating
season.
“Our industry research identified gaps in the performance of marine fuel
additives currently on the market and indicated a strong need for a new solution,”
said Joe DeFina, Chevron’s North America fuel additives business manager. “We
formulated a more comprehensive, high-performance fuel additive, combining best-
in-class protection with the cleaning power of the Techron brand. Techron Marine
Fuel System Treatment was specifically engineered and tested to deliver maximum
protection for the harsh environment that boats operate in, the demanding engine
cycles common in recreational boating, and the way boats are stored for extended
periods of time.”
Only 1 ounce of this formula is required to treat 10 gallons of fuel and Techron
Marine is offered in three package sizes to accommodate the needs of different
types of boaters. Easily stored 4-ounce bottles ($5.99) are a convenient way for
pontooners to treat up to 40 gallons of fuel. Owners of larger boats and/or higher
horsepower engines can treat up to 100 gallons of fuel with the 10 ounce bottle
($13.99). And for the most active boating enthusiasts, Techron Marine is also
offered in a value size 128 ounce bottle ($94.99) that treats 1,280 gallons of fuel.
This new fuel additive will be offered to boaters through West Marine and other
boating products retailers nationwide. (^) •
By Roy Sparks
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