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Subject:Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:13:46 -0700

Cascade is highly corrosive.  That's why they tell you not to put aluminum in dishwashers. 

Karl Wolz
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On Dec 27, 2012, at 8:19 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> 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 &