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Re: Marvel Mystery Oil = Redex
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 21:41:13 EDT
...Somehow I feel sure that atf has an additive package that probably the MMO does not have. Steve Columbia SC
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:24:15 -0800
...Of course that was using > as an oil additive, not in > lieu of oil. > > YMMV. > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning...
Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:37 -0800
...Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel > > additives. Armor All*. Silicone wiper blades. > > > > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed...
Re: Auto Transmission slipping
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:50:54 -0700
...I'll try the high milage ATF additive and maybe that will help on a seal. Meanwhile, I'll start pricing a rebuild and...
higher octane higher burn temperature
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:31:47 -0800
...The only difference between High octane and Regular are additives: anti-knock and cleaning agents. As far as I know (and I may be...
Re: Oil Additive
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:31:39 -0800
<html><DIV> <P>That can't be good can it? </P> <P>>From: Jeff Birk <PLANETP@EARTHLING.NET></P></DIV> <DIV></DIV...
Re: Knocking noise from lifters
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:23:10 -0600
...on the > list know if > the synthetics use TBN and antioxidation additives in adequate > quantity to > enable an extention of the engine oil change...
Re: Fuel Injector Cleaner
Historical mailing list - JonR
Sat, 08 Mar 1997 06:03:54 -0500
For many years Techron was the only additive of any kind that BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes would reccommend... One "Cleaner" that I personally like...
Techron solved my stumbling idle and stalling problems!
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 13:59:54 -0700
...I've been meaning to spend a weekend delving into these problems but haven't found the time...so I tried Techron additive on...
Re: p.s. rack '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 22:44:10 -0400
...buy a new or rebuilt power steering rack? Are > there any additives out there that may slow down the leak? My garage > made a...
Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:35:06 -0700
...It's getting kind of old and has been known to use illegal additives, however it might be a good option for someone concerned...
Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 30 Mar 1996 07:49:52 -0800 (PST)
...I thought that the difference was that GL-5 has additives that may be corrosive to VW syncromesh rings (they are made out of...
Re: ATF? Dexron-III ? Mercon ??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:43 -0500
...The different fluids are slightly diffrent viscosities and the dexron uses a slip additive for smoother shifts. Newer fluids and especially synthetics are being...
Re: OIL API Service Levels...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 06:45:13 +0000
...I had heard that CC/CD ratings also indicated an extra additive package in the oil designed to combat the corrosive conditions which build...
Re: starbrite star-tron enzyme fuel treatment
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:05:58 EDT
...I call bogus, like most additives. Perhaps bad diesel fuel (with stuff growing in it) could benefit from some treatment to remove the stuff...
Re: LVCAudi gas: Passat feedback
Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:25:17 -0700
...The car came with a couple of pamphlets with a list of the brands of gas you could use...They sure like chevrons additives...
Re: Head stud testing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:07:27 -0500
...Even the > Caterpillar C7 fits this class. > > These engines for years have required special coolants or additives to > prevent the micro bubbles. Many even...
Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:19:34 -0700
...The by-products of diesel combustion are very > different from those of gasoline, and the oil additives are designed to > prevent them from destroying...
Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 May 2011 16:32:07 -0500
...Potts wrote: > Hi John, > > I'd suggestyou try the Subaru coolant additive before paying someone > to take a wrench to it. > > It's a...
Re: Techron solved my stumbling idle and stalling problems!
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 08:54:13 -0500
...problems but > haven't found the time...so I tried Techron additive on the last > trip to the gas station, last Thursday. It worked...
Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:14:02 -0700
...say DO NOT USE any gas which contains MTBE (the major additive of RFG). The RFG contains 10 - 15% of MTBE which not only...
Re: your mail
Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 16:47:10 -0500
try one of those guaranteed to pass additives. If you are really close, it should push you into the safe zone. /Patrick On Wed...
Re: Mobile1 15/50 - Lucas Oil additive??
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:04:29 -0800
...Mobile1 15/50 - Lucas Oil additive?? Is it advisable to add Lucas Oil additive to the mix? I have had good luck with it...
Re: a lot o' goop about grease!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 04:02:43 -0700
...The >> MoS2 additive is an extreme pressure additive, added to a grease carrier to >> resist breaking the grease down under extreme pressure situations. >> By...
Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:59:57 EST
I have talked to a bunch of rebuilders that have built engines, run them for long periods of time with synthetic oil, and then...
Re: Painting ABS bumpers
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:38:00 -0400
...What's the drill? You need an additive in the paint? You need > a > special paint? What kind of undercoat or primer works? I...
Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:21:18 -0400
...okay but 15W40 Rotella T diesel oil has a far superior > additive > package. It loses PSI much more slowly than does regular oil... > > On...
Re: Which Fluid Brands
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:55:31 -0500
...the antifreeze/coolant every two years or 30,000 miles to get rid of acide buildup and depleted additives (like anti-corrosion). :( unca joel
What coolants are ok?
Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
Wed, 16 Jul 1997 08:10:17 -0400
...ethelyne glycol, water, and "proprietary" additives. Period. No "phosphate-free" marker on the jug. . . . No hint at the formulation of their "proprietary" stuff. I...
Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:29:14 -0500
...I posted info about = something called "Pennzoil Rescue" a non volitile fuel = additive that is safe to store inside your vehicle. = Thanks, Chris ---- Original...
Re: The New Vanagon Bentley Manual is Awesome!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:34:12 -0800
...I'd also add a cleaner additive like Marvel Mystery Oil .. or CD-2...another hyd lifter cleaning addtive. Ken is talking about them...
Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:22:17 -0700
...No indication of coolant loss, and no oil additives have been added since I got Mellow Yellow 5,000 miles ago. -- Mike "Rocket J...
Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:24:59 -0700
...I prefer Lucas Magnum ( Lucas SAE 15W-40 Magnum High TBN CI-4 Oil) as it has the right ZINC additives as well to...
Re: Marvel Mystery Oil; CD-2 Oil Detergent- Additives
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Sat, 18 Sep 1999 03:54:25 -0500
I used Marvel Mystery Oil about 10 years ago. I noticed no difference when added to the oil. I noticed minor spark plug fouling...
Amsoil vs Redline gear oil - anyone tried?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 16 May 2000 11:18:39 -0700
...meet GL2 thru GL5 specs by using a sulphur free EP additive. Price is about the same as Redline, and would presumably offer great...
Re: Hydraulic Lifter Week
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:29:54 -0600
...For more additives for both stickiness and slip. If your using a quality oil on those engines you could easily get away with that...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:52:11 -0700
...new fuel filter - new oil change - a bottle of SeaFoam Fuel additive on half gas tank - run the van for 10 to 20 minutes...
Re: oil additive to clean engine
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 19 May 2011 22:14:21 -0400
How many miles on your motor? Switch to Mobil 1 15w50. It will keep your engine cleaner and lifters will pump up more quickly...
Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
Historical mailing list - Austin
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:11:25 -0800
At 02:01 PM 11/18/98 -0800, you wrote: >Also, it use to be that you are not suppose to use synethics until...
Chevron with Tecron-where do I buy?
Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 12:23:52 PST
...I cannot find this additive...anyone know where to buy it? or is it only able to be bought at a chevron station? Im...
Re: Knocking noise from lifters
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:10:14 -0800
...My thought was that perhaps some of the synthetic oil producers might, by now, have increased the additives that are responsible for the total...
Re: poo powder and related
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Oct 2011 19:09:00 -0500
...stuff may have monomeric acrylamide, like some of the potting soil additives do? I THINK those have been removed from market, but maybe not...
Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 21:01:24 -0500
DEREK, DO NOT DO THIS, as I have admonished numerous times The GL rating is wear additive formulation, you need a GL4 cause VW...
Tranny leak?
Historical mailing list - Tom Jansen
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:34:31 -0500
...I have tried some Lucas Tranny additive, no diff. I have heard of using brake fluid to try to plump up the seals, a...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:02:11 -0700
...Rich Blake >Why not just do the dummy things: >1) Fuel Filter >2) Alternator Belt >3) Additive to remove moisture from the fuel tank...
Campertop restore/ Rhino liner
Historical mailing list - Oliver Balson
Fri, 7 Jan 2005 02:05:02 EST
...I am a residential painter and on occasion use an oil based paint additive/conditioner called Penetrol. I was reading the label today and...
Re: GL-5 tranny lube
Historical mailing list - Steve
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:36:11 -0700
...The additives in the GL-5 are corrossive of the brass bushings and synchros in the transaxle, and according to redline, will cut synchro...
mixing oils
Historical mailing list - geofflaw
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:34:45 -0800
...tech synthetic and premium quality conventional base stocks along with advanced additive technology. Exceeds the rigorous European ACEA A1 or A2 standards for volatility...
Re: higher octane higher burn temperature
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 08:24:21 -0800
...In the typical 20k gallon tank truck load the > additive package is typically less than 6 fluid ounces. > > Arco fuel is it's own...
Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:04:11 -0600
...Same for the > other additives. Why not? No reason, if you don't mind throwing > away money. mcneely > >> >> -craig >> >> On Jun 21, 2013, at...
Re: Rusty Power Steering and Brake Stuff
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 23:31:18 -0400
...systems are so rusty! I guess the >oils used have corrosive additives or something. Everything seems to work >fine, I was just wondering if...
Re: Fuel additives...
Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
Fri, 5 Feb 1999 13:27:49 -0500
At 08:47 AM 2/5/99 -0500, Victor Montgomery wrote: >Over here in the East we usually use Dextron, but you are correct...
Re: Trap door under the gas cap no longer closes.
Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:46:12 +0000
...Can you even get reguar anymore? (meaning not unleaded) That stupid flap makes it hard to put additives or octane booster into the tank...
Re: how much tranny lube do I need?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 1 May 2002 15:05:03 -0400
...It adds an impact additive to GL-4 to combat gear lash. Caution: There is some controversy about using GL-5 in transmissions specifying...
Re: If I completely fill my 84 vanagon it will drip gas on the left hand side around
Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 10:34:08 -0700
...MTBE additives got the best of the hoses after 15 years, they were brittle enough to break. Pulling the tank was a pain but...
Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 16:08:59 EST
...guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM writes: > So are rust coatings the "teflon oil > additives" of the industry? > > rust converter coating such as "extend" "rust mort" or...
Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:54:38 -0500
...say DO NOT USE any gas which contains MTBE (the major additive of RFG). The RFG contains 10 - 15% of MTBE which not only...
Re: Help strange misfire 45 mi from home
Historical mailing list - Donna
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 16:33:05 -0700
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi Donna, > > Unless you put in some fuel additive on your last gas fill-up and don't > suspect bad gas...
My oil leak please help!
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Fri, 4 Jun 2004 17:51:18 -0700
...I will be rigging up the black light this eve to check out the leak with the fluorescent additive. I did do some more...
Re: Diesel vs. Gas
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:28:35 -0600
...But calling JP8 diesel would probably be a stretch with the antifoam, flameresist, all temperature additives, water absorber, and other stuff that is in...