Has anyone added Marvel Mystery Oil - any comments?

[PUG]

Has anyone added some marvel mystery oil into
their oil and just how much?
What are your comments?

 

[troop]

I remember adding a couple ounces of Seafoam to one of my past two wheelers oil. I then took it for its warm up ride and dumped it out. It's supposed to help loosen up the crud. That said, I wouldn't add it to my Spyder's synthetic oil. No real need to do so...

 

[Gwolf]

I used to mix a little Marvel Mystery Oil into the Alcohol for the Cart Racing engines. The pure Methanol would strip away any lubrication left on the cylinder walls or valve stems. Don't race them any more, and don't have the exact mix written down anywhere. It was a mix of Methanol, Tolene, and Marvel Mystery oil. The oil was just ounces mixed with the fuel to provide some residual lubrication. Not sure how much it helped, but never had an engine seize up on 30 lap dirt track races.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Has anyone added some marvel mystery oil into
their oil and just how much?
What are your comments?

If you search on 'Mystery Oil' (as bolded there <, including the ' - ' bits ) without ticking the 'Search titles only' box and do some reading, there has been some discussion on this in the past, some going a fair way back too.

 

[2dogs]

Why would you add any substance to your fuel or oil if your machine is operating perfectly as it should?

 

[JayBros]

Why would you add any substance to your fuel or oil if your machine is operating perfectly as it should?

I agree with 2dogs. The odometer turned 92,000 today and it's functioned flawlessly with nothing but gasoline in the tank.

 

[TheMariner]

I wouldn't add it to my engine oil in a wet-clutch situation. I've never used it, but reading their advertising, it sounds like it's a friction modifier - the mortal enemy of wet clutches.

 

[Cobranut]

I'd stay away from any oil additives.
Lubrication engineers do lots of research and testing to develop an oil's formulation.
Thinking that you know better how to make motor oil isn't likely to turn out well.

 

[Gwolf]

I'd stay away from any oil additives.
Lubrication engineers do lots of research and testing to develop an oil's formulation.
Thinking that you know better how to make motor oil isn't likely to turn out well.

I agree with that in most cases. The times I used it was in IC engines with compression jacked way up and many other modifications. We ran pure methanol and it is a lot different than running gasoline. You would not want to run methanol in any engine used for the highway or most common small engine uses because it tends to absorb water.

 

[Little Blue]

Has anyone added some marvel mystery oil into
their oil and just how much?
What are your comments?

Well the real 'mystery' is no body really has a clue what it really does for the engine. Just not needed for today's engines. Buy quality oils recommended for your vehicle.

Bottom line, if you feel that you need a good mystery...

 

[BajaRon]

Why would you add any substance to your fuel or oil if your machine is operating perfectly as it should?

While I agree that adding anything to a good oil in a Spyder is not a good idea. The fuel system is a different story. Appropriate fuel additives can keep your fuel system, especially the injectors, working properly and save having to pull and clean them.

 

[AndysF3S]

Isn't that what the additives in the top tier gasoline packages are supposed to do? Buy the best grade of gasoline you can afford/get and forget the additives. JMO

 

[pegasus1300]

Not since the days of my Bridgestone 350 or my Norton Commando have I added MMO to engine oil and then it was only to the transmission. Both had dry clutches. I do add a tablespoon to the fuel as fuel system cleaner and top end lube.

 

[Cobranut]

I agree with that in most cases. The times I used it was in IC engines with compression jacked way up and many other modifications. We ran pure methanol and it is a lot different than running gasoline. You would not want to run methanol in any engine used for the highway or most common small engine uses because it tends to absorb water.

I'm referring to adding it to the OIL, not the fuel.
Adding a top cylinder lubricant to fuel is a common practice on methanol motors, and doesn't harm the oil.

 

[BajaRon]

Isn't that what the additives in the top tier gasoline packages are supposed to do? Buy the best grade of gasoline you can afford/get and forget the additives. JMO

Yes, as with the Techron product that Chevron uses. And there are others like Shell, Exxon, Chevron, Marathon, and ConocoPhillips That will help. But it doesn't necessarily offset the negative effects of Ethanol fuels completely. A heavier dose at intervals can keep injectors operating smoothly. Sometimes a heavy dose can purge injectors that are just starting to get clogged, if caught soon enough.

Not everyone uses Top Tier brands. And typically, there is less additive in the lower octane products as well. Of course, straight gasoline is preferable to an Ethanol blend. Especially if the bike is going to sit for any length of time.

Consumers are told to look for this logo to get fuel with high quality additives. I'm not sure how well policed these are, so just take that into consideration.

I'm referring to adding it to the OIL, not the fuel.
Adding a top cylinder lubricant to fuel is a common practice on methanol motors, and doesn't harm the oil.

Sorry, I got the wrong idea then.

 

[2dogs]

I've dumped a heavy dose of fuel additive/preservative into the tank and taken my machine for a short ride in the past before storing it for the winter. I couldn't tell any difference when I first started it up in the spring, regardless of whether I did that procedure or not. The best rule of thumb is not to cheap out on your fuel, ever. Always carry a few ounces of Octane Boost with you.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

No snake oil needed.

 

[Jackhartjr]

No snake oil needed.

Perfectly said sir!