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.
From Furniture Polish to Diesel Additive
Originally formed in 1917 by The Standard Oil Company of California, Oronite was a product line used for purposes as diverse as furniture polish, fly spray, buggy spring lubricant and kerosene lamp fuel.
Demands of engine and mechanical equipment became more complex in the 1930s, so Oronite changed its focus to industrial applications like an anti-chatter transmission additive for the Model T Ford and the world's first effective diesel fuel additive. By 1954, the roots of Techron began to emerge with the first effective gasoline detergent additive designed to help keep carburetors clean.