Marvel Mystery Oil

[ray66v]

Marvel Mystery oil was invented 100 years ago.

I am amazed that people want to believe there is still some secret there, which in 100 years, hasn't been figured out by the 100's of competitors the oil business has during those 100 years.

To give you an idea of the technology available to the chemical industry, I knew an automotive paint chemist, who told me that when their competitors came out with a new product they would buy it, and analyze it, and in 24 hours, they knew everything there was to know about it. They then began the process of deciding if they would make their own version. And that was over 20 years ago.

There may have been some great secrets in Marvel Mystery oil, when it came out. But, it's silly to suggest there are benefits that oil companies haven't discovered and taken advantage of, in their products.

As we saw in the ULSD lubricity tests a while back, adding something to make your fuel lubricate better, can actually sometimes do the opposite.

When you experiment, you can never know for sure what your making.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Marvel Mystery oil was invented 100 years ago.

I am amazed that people want to believe there is still some secret there, which in 100 years, hasn't been figured out by the 100's of competitors the oil business has during those 100 years.

To give you an idea of the technology available to the chemical industry, I knew an automotive paint chemist, who told me that when their competitors came out with a new product they would buy it, and analyze it, and in 24 hours, they knew everything there was to know about it. They then began the process of deciding if they would make their own version. And that was over 20 years ago.

There may have been some great secrets in Marvel Mystery oil, when it came out. But, it's silly to suggest there are benefits that oil companies haven't discovered and taken advantage of, in their products.

As we saw in the ULSD lubricity tests a while back, adding something to make your fuel lubricate better, can actually sometimes do the opposite.

When you experiment, you can never know for sure what your making.

As I posted earlier:

In an NTSB post aircraft accident investigation published in 2003, it was reported that Marvel Mystery Oil was composed of 74 percent mineral oil, 25 percent stoddard solvent, and 1 percent lard.[4]

If you can believe the National Transportation Safety Board, that's what's in it. It's not a mystery but if it works like you want it to, why not use it.

 

[ArlyA]

Marvel Mystery oil was invented 100 years ago.

I am amazed that people want to believe there is still some secret there, which in 100 years, hasn't been figured out by the 100's of competitors the oil business has during those 100 years.

To give you an idea of the technology available to the chemical industry, I knew an automotive paint chemist, who told me that when their competitors came out with a new product they would buy it, and analyze it, and in 24 hours, they knew everything there was to know about it. They then began the process of deciding if they would make their own version. And that was over 20 years ago.

There may have been some great secrets in Marvel Mystery oil, when it came out. But, it's silly to suggest there are benefits that oil companies haven't discovered and taken advantage of, in their products.

As we saw in the ULSD lubricity tests a while back, adding something to make your fuel lubricate better, can actually sometimes do the opposite.

When you experiment, you can never know for sure what your making.

My wife and I have been fighting lots lately and I heard MM oil helps. Oh and the kids won't listen to me either, but that oil helps that as well. Does it help with dogsproblems?

 

[Topzide]

Only thing that goes in my crankcases besides Rotella T6 is Nano Borate and it's not cheap but it's a superior internal engine cleaner.

Didn't know a skin healing aid cleaned engines!

 

[5030]

Didn't know a skin healing aid cleaned engines!

Wasn't aware of that. I use the Archoil A6500 Nano Borate additive in all my internal combustion engines, I purchase it by the gallon and it's in the excess 150 bucks a jug. Only takes about 6 ounces per tractor and an ounce in my small engines like my gas driven welder and pressure washer. Cars get it as well. In fact I only use one oil in everything, T6

Had the one M9 in the shop last fall for a tune up and overhead adjustment at 6,000 hours and I was there when the technician removed the valve cover and at 6K hours, you could have eaten off the top of the head and the inside of the valve cover was clean and bright and had no sludge or blowby on it. Even the technician at the dealership was amazed, he asked me what I was using as far as oil and I told him Rotella t6 and Archoil Nano Borate additive. Told me he was getting some for himself as he farmed on the side and had a couple diesel tractors.

Typically using a synthetic oil like T6 will cause tan colored deposits inside an engine, I don't have those either.

 

[Yander]

Yrs ago my wife found a lo mileage under warranty used '85 Fleetwood Cad. she wanted. We bought it. Soon started giving trouble. Cadillac was going put new engine in it but was delayed.
I was back in mechanic dept & mechanic was drizzling water down thru carb while running & said same thing, that when water burns & explodes the shock cleans up valves & pistons carbon.
I've also done the "ATF overhaul" before & get rid of neighborhood mosquitoes.

If you've ever cleaned a Blackstone griddle with water, I think it is the same principle. Put the water on when it is cold it does nothing but if the griddle is hot, it strips all kinds of garbage right off.

 

[ray66v]

In an NTSB post aircraft accident investigation published in 2003, it was reported that Marvel Mystery Oil was composed of 74 percent mineral oil, 25 percent stoddard solvent, and 1 percent lard.[4]

A lot of aircraft owners insist on putting MM in their fuel, against FAA regulations. I know a few of them.

The same FAA has also kept modern technology from being allowed to be installed. So, the equipment we are using has technology as old as MM. Which is why some will argue it makes sense.

 

[5030]

All I know is, it makes excellent air tool lubricant and it smells good too.

 

[rmonio]

Great stuff. It is my go to for my fuel and oil treatments …. And rates right up there with TriFlow for all other lubrication items!

 

[ray66v]

All I know is, it makes excellent air tool lubricant and it smells good too.

That's the real mystery, why is there pepsin in Marvel Mystery oil?

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme. Did they put it in there to make it smell good? Or, is it digesting something?