The cleaning power of Techron®
From research to the real world.
Not all fuels are the same. When you use inferior-quality fuel, deposits form in vital parts of your engine. Techron's formulation is special because it contains polyetheramines, which have been scientifically proven to keep vital engine parts clean and prevent accumulation of grimy deposits.
But Techron wasn’t discovered overnight – it’s an innovative formulation that’s the result of decades of rigorous research and development. At the Chevron Richmond Technology Center, in United States, our team of chemists and engineers test and retest Techron’s effectiveness in all kinds of engine and vehicle conditions—to bring you results that are far from standard.
This cleaning additive that’s trusted by motorists, mechanics, and manufacturers around the world is in all our Petrol and Diesel fuels.
The cleaning power of Techron®
From research to the real world.
Not all fuels are the same. When you use inferior-quality fuel, deposits form in vital parts of your engine. Techron's formulation is special because it contains polyetheramines, which have been scientifically proven to keep vital engine parts clean and prevent accumulation of grimy deposits.
But Techron wasn’t discovered overnight – it’s an innovative formulation that’s the result of decades of rigorous research and development. At the Chevron Richmond Technology Center, in United States, our team of chemists and engineers test and retest Techron’s effectiveness in all kinds of engine and vehicle conditions—to bring you results that are far from standard.
This cleaning additive that’s trusted by motorists, mechanics, and manufacturers around the world is in all our Petrol and Diesel fuels.
THE TECHRON® DIFFERENCE
Caltex with Techron contains an active cleaning ingredient that removes dirt and prevents deposits from forming on critical parts of your car's fuel system.
A clean engine will function at its most optimum to give you maximised power, better fuel economy, lower emissions, a smoother drive, and reliable performance.
Enjoy 5 benefits in 1 fuel when you use Caltex with Techron.
THE TECHRON® DIFFERENCE
Caltex with Techron contains an active cleaning ingredient that removes dirt and prevents deposits from forming on critical parts of your car's fuel system.
A clean engine will function at its most optimum to give you maximised power, better fuel economy, lower emissions, a smoother drive, and reliable performance.
Enjoy 5 benefits in 1 fuel when you use Caltex with Techron.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Take a closer look at how Caltex's advanced Techron unleashes the best performances in your vehicle.
Take a closer look at how Caltex's advanced Techron unleashes the best performances in your vehicle.
The Engine Build
To put Techron's technology to the test in real engines, we build our own. How clean can it get? We take everything apart again to find out.
The Inside Look
Our boroscope test gives our engineers an inside look at where deposits build up - and how gasolines with Techron clean them up.
The Flip Test
Techron’s unique chemistry is designed to flow more freely than other additives. Watch Techron on the right and a competitive additive on the left.
The Car Threadmill
We never stop putting gasolines to the test. Our car treadmills can run 24 hours a day, racking up as much as 16,000 kilometres in about 2 weeks.
The Valve Weigh-In
Valves from test engines wind up on a scale in our rating room, where technicians track deposits left by low-quality fuels vs. gasolines with Techron.
Why should I choose petrols with Techron® over lower quality fuels?
Techron, the special ingredient in all Caltex petrols, makes them unsurpassed at keeping vital engine parts clean, helping your car perform at its best. Lower quality fuels can leave harmful deposits in your car's engine. As these deposits accumulate over time, your car may begin to hesitate during acceleration, knock or lose power. Petrols with Techron are unbeatable at cleaning up and avoiding deposits. There's no better way for you to protect and maintain your engine's performance than by using a petrol with Techron.
How are petrols with Techron® different from other petrols?
Many other petrols use a detergent additive that's based on polybutene amine (PBA)-based chemistry. PBA additives do an adequate job of controlling intake system deposits–but only if the dosage in the fuel is high enough to do the job. In recent years, the concentration of PBA in many petrols has fallen so low that the petrols do not keep intake systems clean. And if a petrol uses a concentration of PBA-based additive that's high enough to keep the intake system clean, the additive itself can contribute materially to combustion chamber deposits. Excessive combustion chamber deposits can cause an engine to need a higher octane petrol to avoid knock or loss in performance. These excessive deposits can also cause higher tailpipe emissions. In contrast, Techron provides unsurpassed intake system deposit control, while simultaneously minimizing any contribution to harmful combustion chamber deposits.
Is Techron® good for your car?
Yes, and not just your car – but any vehicle you drive. This is because Techron, a special additive in all Caltex petrol, cleans deposits from your engine (that would have come from inferior-quality fuel) and prevents future build-up.
Is petrol with Techron® just a more diluted version of Techron ® Concentrate Plus?
No. While both based on polyetheramine chemistry, each is optimized for its particular application. Petrols containing Techron helps clean engine deposits left by low quality petrols and helps keep engines clean through regular use of a lower additive dose, while a bottle of Techron Concentrate Plus added to your fuel tank provides a quicker clean-up of deposits left by lower-quality petrol, through a higher additive dose.
Do I need to add a bottle of deposit control additive such as Techron® Concentrate Plus to the petrol in my fuel tank?
If you regularly use a high-quality petrol such as Caltex, you probably don't need Techron Concentrate Plus. However, should you occasionally fill up with lower quality petrol, you may need Techron Concentrate Plus to help clean up deposits that can build up over time. In addition, if you have an engine that is sensitive to deposit formation, or if your vehicle is regularly used under severe conditions, you may also benefit from using Techron Concentrate Plus.
Do I need to add a bottle of deposit control additive such as Techron® Concentrate Plus to the petrol in my fuel tank?
If you regularly use a high-quality petrol such as Caltex, you probably don't need Techron Concentrate Plus. However, should you occasionally fill up with lower quality petrol, you may need Techron Concentrate Plus to help clean up deposits that can build up over time. In addition, if you have an engine that is sensitive to deposit formation, or if your vehicle is regularly used under severe conditions, you may also benefit from using Techron Concentrate Plus.
I care for the environment. Does Techron® impact my car's emissions?
Deposits on carburetors, fuel injectors and intake valves can cause your car to produce higher emissions, which contribute to air pollution. Petrols with Techron are unbeatable at cleaning up and avoiding these deposits, giving you reduced emissions. And unlike the deposit control additives used by many oil companies, petrol with Techron cleans up intake system deposits while minimizing the contribution to emission-causing combustion chamber deposits.
My car is knocking and pinging. What is causing this? Can Techron® help?
Knocking and pinging are generally caused by improper combustion in your engine. If the fuel-air mixture auto-ignites somewhere in the cylinder, the auto-ignition combustion wave can interact with the spark-initiated combustion wave, causing the vibration you hear as knock or ping. An increase in engine load, temperature, compression, spark-advance, air-fuel ratio and combustion chamber deposits all contribute to the tendency for an engine to knock. The use of higher octane fuel reduces this tendency. Deposits in the combustion chamber can increase you engine's appetite for octane by increasing the compression ratio. Fortunately, petrol with Techron minimizes any contribution to potentially harmful combustion chamber deposits.
What is Euro4M all about?
As a regulatory change, oil companies in Malaysia are now required to follow the guidelines of the Euro 4M standard for RON95 and RON97 petrol. Euro 4M is adapted from the European Union’s (EU) strict rules on fuel standards and specifications to manage fuel quality that have impact on the environment.
The main objective of the fuel standard upgrade is to improve emissions for better air quality. This also has to be done in unison with the availability of Euro 4 compliant vehicles.
Why is there a change from Euro 2M to Euro 4M?
The aim for the Euro 4M implementation mandated by the Malaysian government is to reduce exhaust emissions. This means lower levels of harmful exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and thus, cleaner and better air quality. This can be achieved via the introduction of the latest, most advanced emission control and engine technology that is available in Euro 4 compliant vehicles.
In the Malaysian context, the main difference between Euro 2M and Euro 4M standard fuel is the sulfur content which was significantly reduced from 500ppm to 50ppm.
What is the current fuel standard in Malaysia?
The fuel currently sold in Malaysia is of Euro 4M standard. With effect from 1 January 2020, the Malaysia government has mandated Euro 4M standard for RON95 petrol.
What is RON?
RON (Research Octane Number) is a rating of petrol. It determines the petrol’s ‘anti-knock’ quality or resistance to pre ignition or detonation as it burns in the combustion chamber. Knocking is an abnormal combustion and should be prevented as severe knocking can be damaging to the engine.
What vehicle types are able to use Euro 4M RON97?
Most vehicles are able to use Euro 4M RON97. It is safe and requires no modification for existing petrol driven engines. However, it is best to refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendation in your car manual or check the back of the petrol filler lid of your car for the recommended octane rating.
I am a EURO 2 RON95 consumer. Will switching to Euro 4M RON95 have an effect on my vehicle's engine?
There will be no harmful impact on the engine. If you’re driving a Euro 2M compatible vehicle, using Euro 4M standard petrol may have some improvement in the emissions as the engine and after-treatment exhaust technologies are exposed to even lower sulfur levels which can help improve exhaust catalyst efficiency.
Using petrol of a higher RON will not harm your car. You just need to find a suitable fit for your car and driving style. It’s best to refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendation in your car manual or check the back of the petrol filler lid of your car for the recommended octane rating.
Should I empty my car's petrol tank before refueling with Euro 4M RON95?
Not necessary, you can top up with Euro 4M RON95 at any time but to enjoy the benefits of Euro4M RON95 for a cleaner environment, motorist may want to refuel only when the tank is at low level.
Both Euro 4M RON95 and EURO 4M RON97 Caltex with Techron are proven to keep your engine parts clean and performing at its best. Techron cleans the fuel injectors and intake valves and minimises the harmful deposits within the combustion chamber.
What is the effect on the performance of the engine if the petrol of a different RON are mixed together? For example Euro 4M RON95 and Euro 4M RON97.
There is no issue if the OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) recommended RON is RON95. But, if the OEM’s recommended RON is RON97 and above, mixing different RON levels (RON95 and RON97) may result in a loss of performance.
Do I have to always pick the highest octane rating petrol for my vehicle?
Using petrol of a higher RON will not harm your car. You just need to find a suitable fit for your car and driving style. It’s best to refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) recommendation in your car manual or check the back of the petrol filler lid of your car for the recommended octane rating.
Do all of the Caltex stations throughout Malaysia sell Euro 4M RON95 and Euro 4M RON97?
Yes. Both are available at all Caltex stations in Peninsular Malaysia
