History of Techron
Since its introduction into gasoline in 1980, Techron technology has become one of the most recognized fuel system detergents in the world. Widely recognized by auto manufacturers for its unsurpassed ability to clean vital engine parts and help improve performance, Techron’s history dates back well before its introduction as a product brand in 1981.
Attracting the "Big Three"
In 1970, after Chevron researchers developed a fuel additive known as F-310®, one of the Big Three automakers tested it against several other fuel samples. The engines running with Chevron's additive were so much cleaner, that by early 1973, all three companies had switched to Chevron gasoline to help them pass EPA's tough emissions system durability test.
In fact, the additive performed so well that it exceeded the EPA’s 1995 deposit control requirements – 22 years before they even came into effect!