and why after it's introduction in 1923 is it still around today?

Still smells really cool! :D


http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/video/marvel_video.html

I have unstuck several engines with it in the past! :thumbsup:

It's a mystery to me.... :yes:

I don't know what it is but it has helped me many a time! ;)

it is still around but hard to find in its original format. They sell it as an additive etc..now.

That stuff works for anything...My grandparents used it for fuel additive, tranny slippage, oil additive, free stuck valves in semi's, flush rearend third members, and I'm sure I've done forgot many other things they used it for. My brother keeps a good supply of it around also. I'd bet if my grandfolks T.V. had stopped working when they where alive they would of rubbed some on screen and I bet it would of started working again..:D

Wonder if it will work for arthritis and rumatism?

Wonder if it will work for arthritis and rumatism?

:noway: WD40:p

Works very well to lubricate air tools.

It tastes good.

It tastes good.

Less filling.

It tastes good.

Tastes better than castor oil and does same thing.....:beers:

Ny Father In law owns a 1984 Camaro with 560,000 Original Miles. Oil Changes were performed at 2500 mile intervals like clockwork. 5 Quarts of Quaker State 10w40 and 1 Quart of marvel Mystery Oil. The car still runs great, does not burn oil and when the valve cover gaskets were changed, the motor was as clean as a whistle.

That I'd believe. I used to use it back in the 70's to unclog gunked up motors, ran it my car all the time, oil came out looking like crap, engine was spotless.

Anyone run it in their cars? The Chevelles kinda cars, that is.

That I'd believe. I used to use it back in the 70's to unclog gunked up motors, ran it my car all the time, oil came out looking like crap, engine was spotless.

Anyone run it in their cars? The Chevelles kinda cars, that is.

I don't..my brother took after my grandfathers though..he runs it religiously in his antique Jeep Cherokee and everything else, adds it too his fuel, etc, etc..:confused:

Where can you buy the stuff at? I have not seen it in years.

my grandfather used to comb his hair with it-really--

rth

Where can you buy the stuff at? I have not seen it in years.

Here (http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/wheretobuy/)

It also make a great after-shave...


Dan

My Dad used it when he first got his Chevelle home. It actually stopped his startup smoke problem for a good six months.

I heard of this stuff unsticking some lifters-but really,I wouldnt put it in any engine that really mattered to me-
like my expensive chevelle engine-

but wouldnt think twice bout trying to shut up a noisey lifter in a daily driver by adding some-

rth

advance auto sells it on the shelf

Wonder if it will work for arthritis and rumatism?

Nope, but does wonders for Constipation and Hemmoroids :yes:

Here's a neat use of Marvel Mystery Oil as a top engine lubricant from the 1930s. It's a bit long, but interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi-rMwUOraY

Enjoy.

Where can you buy the stuff at? I have not seen it in years.

NAPA Autoparts..

Here's the Ampco Top Cyl Lube System site he spoke of in the video.

http://www.ampcolubes.com/


I drove past the plant in Port Chester, NY a few times. never had the opportunity to stop in and see if there was anything to see.

Wonder if there are any members up that way might be able to snap a pic of us and/or stop in and get us the "lowdown".

This thread is 2 pages long and Paul (pdq67) hasn't chimed in on the miracle benefits of MMO.

Walmart sells it! I use it on my engines to prevent scuffing etc. I used it in my old Silverado and cleaned up the sludge from previous owner and on a B2000 truck that sounded like it had 1 solid lifter in it, and after 2 months it quit ticking. :)

That I'd believe. I used to use it back in the 70's to unclog gunked up motors, ran it my car all the time, oil came out looking like crap, engine was spotless.

Anyone run it in their cars? The Chevelles kinda cars, that is.


I run it in my gas in the summer, It 's an upper cylinder lubricant. I swear my car runs smoother with it than without it.
I had a lifter that was starting to tick a few years ago and I put a bottle in the crankcase, and the ticking lifter stopped.

It's great for air tools, a product thats been around as long as it has, must have merit to it.


Rocky

Here is a read on Marvel Mystery Oil!:)
http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/about/

always been skeptical of additives > but.. my ol ss396 sat up for about a year or so due to lack of interest and also gas prices. when I got "the bug" again it was running really sluggish and was skipping a bit. guy at work suggested I add some mmo to my gas. one stop by dollar general and 3 bucks later its in there. sure nuff it made the car run much better than before. may even put some in my oil at the next change....

Marvel Mystery Oil!

Why yes, one of the oldest of old school automotive products. Learned about it from my Dad, who used it at his Socony Station in the 1930's!

Great Stuff. I still have some.

Bought some at WalMart this morning, as I had poured the last of my old bottle into cylinder head ports to evaluate valve seating. I use it for alot of things, from lubricating bicycle chains to preventing rust.

Soak parts waiting to be reused in it. Cleans nearly as well as carb cleaner without the evaporation and makes everything smell minty fresh.

Have more than once freed up an old frozen engine by pouring it into the spark plug hole and letting it sit over night. Same with compressors. If it doesn't work, try to turn it again in a month. I'll occasionally pour it straight down the carb of a running engine to clean out any carbon build up

Well I finally got here!

I figure good old MMO is a mixture of high purity esters is all.

Esters are oxygenated solvents.

The oxygen in the stuff when it is combusted, turns to steam and help's to de-coke the chambers.

And this has been proven in the small engine aviation industry if not mistaken.

Imho, the darn stuff does just exactly what the back of the bottle say's that it is supposed to do!

I've used it off and on for more years than I want to remember FINE. It unstick's rings, valve stem gunk and engine sludge fine like it's supposed to do! Lifters too!!!!!!!

I add a half a small bottle to my oil at change and put the rest in the tank at my next fuel fill-up.

We use to be able to buy more product's like MMO that are called "Top-Oils" like Bardhal, Wynn's and I want to say Rislone...

pdq67

check the MSDS

79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract
20-30% Stoddard solvent
0-1% o-Dichlorobenzene

"79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract"

I wonder if esters are in this VOC category?? Bet they are for marketing purposes.

Soy Diesel is full of esters too, and that's what make's the stuff a great lubricator!

pdq67

"79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract"

I wonder if esters are in this VOC category?? Bet they are for marketing purposes.

Soy Diesel is full of esters too, and that's what make's the stuff a great lubricator!

pdq67

You better check your stats again,I was under the impression that it is "80-81% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract"

:confused:We're talking about the MMO in the red plastic bottle that has a viscosity similar to trans fluid, right?
I place products like this and Rislone into a different category than something like Seafoam which is like a watery solvent and is more like a motor flush. When I was a kid MMO used to come in a metal can just like Seafoam still does. I just want to make sure we're talking apples to apples. Was MMO ever a watery, solvent-like product? I can't imagine pouring something with the viscosity of trans fluid down the throat of a carb or into my fuel tank, but that's exactly what you do with Seafoam. Help!! :confused:

check the MSDS

79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract
20-30% Stoddard solvent
0-1% o-Dichlorobenzene

That was good! :D

check the MSDS

79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract
20-30% Stoddard solvent
0-1% o-Dichlorobenzene

I thought the video said it didn't contains solvents or it compared itself to other solvent-based products? Looks like lots of solvent to me.

Again.

""79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract"

I wonder if esters are in this VOC category?? Bet they are for marketing purposes.

Soy Diesel is full of esters too, and that's what make's the stuff a great lubricator!"

Please do yourself a favor and look into just exactly what "ESTERS" are and I bet that you will find them sweet smelling and great lubers!! This is why I mentioned the soy diesel stuff here b/c I have it's composition at work and I figure that it is the "limonoene" AND I have the correct name at work if you get serious here w/ a come-back.

I don't care what they call "79-80% Hydrotreated heavy naphthenic distillate solvent extract" b/c you try to get a REAL chemical composition out of a company and they won't tell you!!

And I'm on this like stink on ***** for the fun of it!!

pdq67

Don't know what is in the stuff.......... Just know it does work. My dad, who has been a Mechanic all his life (He is 81 now and still turning wrenches), has used it since the 40's. Have had several extremely high mileage engines with the stuff in. Usual procedure is to split up a pint between fuel and oil at oil change. Have also used it as a carbon removal, pouring it down the carb running and drown engine with the last of the can. Let sit for 1/2 hour, then run it hard and smoke up the neihborhood. ( Don't try this last one unless you are a professional!!!!! You can do serious engine damage by pouring in too much!!!).
Bottom line is the stuff does work and you do not have to be afraid to put it in your car. It will keep the inside clean and will not allow formation of sludge. Used it in my Malibu for about 100K miles.

Jeff Dotterer
Dated Components
Diamond Restored Judge

Had a '88 Chevy Cavalier with noisy "sticky" lifters. Mechanic told my mom to use Marvel Mystery Oil. Old MMO made them lifters quiet. I bought the car and occasionally forget to add the MMO, and the lifters would start talkin'. Add the MMO, and all quiet again. Worked great!

I need to try MMO in my 350 sbc. It seems that the number 8 cylinder is burning oil pretty bad. Hopefully the tried and trued MMO will help out my engine!

I used it in my Mazda rotory engines. They have oil injection to lube the rotor and the MMO in the fuel helps lube everthing. Good stuff but I never thought about using it in the Chevelle. I may have to run some through the tank soon.

Somebody stole the post and put it on the HAMB. :eek:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344644&showall=1

We are good, aren't we ALL!

He, He!!

Like I said, please read the back of the bottle and it by me, does just what it say's it will.

A half a small bottle in the oil at change and the rest in the gas tank next fill up.

And I will bet a 6-pack a your fav barley malt that it contains high purity esters!

pdq67

:confused:We're talking about the MMO in the red plastic bottle that has a viscosity similar to trans fluid, right?
I can't imagine pouring something with the viscosity of trans fluid down the throat of a carb or into my fuel tank, Help!! :confused:
Yep.
Add it to my fuel tank all the time.:yes: 4 onces per 10 gallons of gas.

i gained 2 mpg in my 94 Caprice just by adding a full bottle of it to about 1/4 tank of gas and running it almost out of gas before filling the tank again.
i put a few bottles a year into the gas tank of my Regal that runs on E85- i figure it will help lube things up a bit with all that alcohol.

I decided that as I was tuning up the lawnmower, I'd put a few oz's in the oil and a capful in the gas.

Exhaust smelled different, ran great.

Next "trick", the older cars...oil and gas. See what happens.

Seriously thinking of adding one of the MMO AMPCO "injectors" to the "velle"....

YouTube - Shorty's Garage

just need an aluminum tank

On second thought...

maybe I'll just pour it in the gas tank l:)