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Subject:Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
From:Chad
Date:Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:25:11 -0400

I looked at getting marvel for a similar lifter problem. I went to Canadian
Tire and found it but it said "Fuel Additive." Is this the stuff you also
add to the oil??
thanks,
Chad

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: Marvel Mystery Oil

> Gary,
> Had this darn lifter, collapsing all last summer, after I let the van
> sit for more than a day. Clack, clack, clack. After about 5 miles it
> would pump back up.
> Winter came, and I changed oil, and just to be sure the engine turned
> over easy, I diluted the oil, substituting one quart of oil with one
> quart of MMO.
> POOF! No more lifter problems!
> I have used this 'miracle" in a can for years, with excellent results.
> On a long trip, I will add a pint to my gas to lubricate the valve
> stems, and guides. And also it is dynamite for keeping the injectors
> clean.
> GOOD STUFF!
>
> Later,
>
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