Terry,

I am continually confused by this oil additive business.  Now, I thought
the idea was to add a pint a bit before changine the oil because the MMO
would get the gunk off the engine and the gunk would then accumulate in
the filter.

So, if you put the MMO in for 3000 miles, then you might get too much gunk
out and might fill up the oil filter.

Are you saying the if you keep the engine clean, then the MMO will slowly
clean off the old gunk and keep new gunk from collecting? And, a pint of
MMO will think the oil slightly.  Is it a good idea to thin the oil and
run it that way for 300 miles?

I've also heard others (Joel Walker I think) talk about dumping automatic
transmission fluid into the oil for a small amount of time to also clean
it out.  And, many other have said this is a terrible thing to do.

I'm also convinced that MMO is good, but I'm not sure about the timetable.
I dumped a pint in about 1000 miles ago and just changed my oil.  I was
actually starting to feel bad because I thought I let it go too long.  I
should probably check my lifters now and see if they are still soft.

Thanks,
blake

On Thu, 10 Jan 2002, Terry Kay wrote:

> Blake, and all,
>
> Use a pint of Marvel in you oil when you change your oil--it will keep
> everything inside your engine clean and spinning free---like the rings
> for instance---and it will prevent any gums and varnishes from forming,
> causing the lifter's to hang up----
> and the inside of your engine will be clean as new----
> A clean engine--is a Happy engine---
>
> While Bob noted to use it primarily prior to an oil change, you are not
> reaping the total benit of the product.
>
> I have been using it for over 30 years, and have never had a lifter
> clack, or rings hang up in any engine---
>
> >From early 50's Caddy's to Pontiac's---all had lifter problem's---I had
> zip, nada.
>
> Dump a pint into the gine--run it for 3000 miles, and I'll bet the
> "clack" will be minimal---
>
> Good Stuff if used as directed----
>
> Later,
>
> Terry
>
>
> E-mail message From Bob Donalds---
>
> I am a real believer in marvel mistery oil a day or so before the oil is
> changed. it has time and time again proven itself to me as a great way
> to quiet down lifters Bob
> Bob
>