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Old 12-08-2004 | 03:30 PM
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Years ago (1970), I remember adding Mystery Oil to gas to provide lubrication for cylinders and valves. In the marine environment, it seems like it would be a good idea. It could help reduce moisture and help during "dry" starts. Would appreciate your thoughts.....
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Old 12-08-2004 | 07:14 PM
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i always thought it to thin to want to run much of it in hipo eng. i've only run it in old beaters to free up rings etc. i would also put a can it the gas tank when it was almost empty to clean out carb, it even smells like a solvent moreso than engine oil. i would think a good synthetic like redline or mobil one woulod be the way to go once engine is broken in. just my .02 ratman
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Old 12-08-2004 | 11:31 PM
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Smells more like Pepto Bismol to me.

And it is a detergent/solvent with fair lube film properties and excellent corrosion protection properties. Would be a good addition to a fuel injected motor that sits for long periods.
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