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Subject:Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:19:27 -0800

Cascade? As in dishwasher detergent?

"shakes head "

alistair

On 2012-12-27, at 6:50 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote:

> I mistrust any product that claims to solve a long list of mechanical issues
> and Marvel Mystery Oil is one of these products.
> 
> Actually, there are only a few additives I do trust:
> 
> Dry gas (methanol) to remove water from the bottom of fuel tanks, probably
> not needed now.
> Any one of the oil thickeners, but only to push a few more miles out of a
> tired engine.
> WD-40, but only to be used as intended - WD-40 is not a lubricant!
> Gas additives with Chevron's Techroline - nothing else is proven to work.
> Conklin Dyke Stop Leak to temporarily stop a cooling system leak - only
> because I know first-hand that this product actually works.
> Water Wetter, but I discovered a half teaspoon of Cascade works as well.
> 
> Also, all DO3 brake fluid should be replaced with Dot4 brake fluid.
> 
> For everything else that does work, regular service is a much better &