General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

marvel mystery oil? ever use it?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #41  
Old 06-14-2009, 09:51 PM
freebyrd's Avatar
freebyrd
freebyrd is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: fresno california
Posts: 1,047
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

glad to hear so many good things about it, it'll be a regular for me too
 
  #42  
Old 06-14-2009, 09:58 PM
ko4qc's Avatar
ko4qc
ko4qc is offline
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I put it on my nuts once but the OL didn't like the taste...
 
  #43  
Old 06-14-2009, 10:31 PM
OldFenderGuy's Avatar
OldFenderGuy
OldFenderGuy is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ozark Country
Posts: 8,641
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

One thing to remember is that it doesn't take a lot of MMO mixed in your fuel to provide sufficient upper end lubrication and carb/fuel injector cleaning.

They recommend 4 ounces for each 10 gallons of gas, which comes out to about 1 ounce for every 2 1/2 gallons of gas.

I fill my bikes pretty frequently, and normally it only takes about 2 1/2 gallons to 'top off the tank'. The MMO container (at least the 16 ounce plastic container) has a marking on the side for each 4 ounces so it's pretty easy to calculate a 1 ounce 'shot'.

I use it so often that I no longer measure it out, and just pour in an approximate 1 ounce shot at each fill up. It doesn't have to be exact, but you don't want to pour in more than actually necessary.

 
  #44  
Old 06-14-2009, 10:32 PM
bigskyhd's Avatar
bigskyhd
bigskyhd is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Posts: 8,051
Received 50 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

I'd almost forgot about that completely. Headed to WalMart for another try. Some things just don't get worse with age... Maybe MMO is one of em.
 
  #45  
Old 06-14-2009, 11:25 PM
Juve996's Avatar
Juve996
Juve996 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 537
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Marvel Mistery Oil is similar to Transmission fluid, it is not snake oil. It's highly tetergent and does a great job of cleaning fuel components and internal engine parts. This is why it is used inside the oil and fuel systems. Be careful in using this oil in engines that have high milage, it has a tendency to clean so well that the seals that gum up may start to leak. I use it all the time in my fuel, I use about 2 to 3 oz every 4 or 5 fill ups. ATF works just as well.

BTW, you can get it at any auto parts store..
 
  #46  
Old 06-15-2009, 01:00 AM
RiverWolf's Avatar
RiverWolf
RiverWolf is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: May 2008
Location: OREGON
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

And I have had an almost full bottle for years, wasting away on the shelf,
I bought it to clean my impact sockets, worked great!
 
  #47  
Old 06-15-2009, 01:33 AM
Juve996's Avatar
Juve996
Juve996 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 537
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by RiverWolf
And I have had an almost full bottle for years, wasting away on the shelf,
I bought it to clean my impact sockets, worked great!
It does work great on tools especially air tools..
 
  #48  
Old 06-15-2009, 03:53 PM
skooba's Avatar
skooba
skooba is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I use it mostly in the summer. Keeps the EVO engine a bit cooler and the injectors a bit quieter. A couple of ounces every fill-up. Seems to take the bite out of the 10% ethenol mix in the gas. Too much and the performance gets impacted. I found that it does keep the internals of a carbed bike in motion. And the upper end does stay a bit queiter.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Noble Jim
Touring Models
18
04-29-2014 04:20 PM
Gommee
Dyna Glide Models
41
04-25-2013 04:37 PM
catamere
General Harley Davidson Chat
10
06-16-2012 10:07 AM
sportyguy69
General Harley Davidson Chat
32
09-30-2008 02:27 PM
bikerick
General Harley Davidson Chat
4
09-28-2008 08:23 PM



Quick Reply: marvel mystery oil? ever use it?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22 AM.