I have two questions for Scotty. Enjoy you videos.
1) I have for years been putting small amounts of Marvel Mystery Oil in both gas and oil when I do an oil change. Is this dangerous? I do not use much, and think it helps clean fuel system when I put in gas and reduce engine gunk build up in crank case.
2) On both my cars, I typically just do 1/2 synthetic and 1/2 conventional when I do an oil change. It this a problem?
Cars - 2003 Corolla, 147K - 2001 RAV4, 159,000. They both are running fine, had them for years. After owning junk (VW, MITSU, GM) I finally wised up years ago and went 100% Toytota. They are the best.
Thanks,
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It makes me wonder what viscosity you end up with. Why put in a better oil with a cheaper oil? Are you increasing the cheap or degrading the better? Seems to waste quality either way.
If the motor runs good after using urine in the gas is that really good for it? What is Mystery Oil reduces cylinder lube? Why go to extra trouble instead of simply following original instructions?
But if yo think it helps, it is your vehicle.
Makes me wonder how much longer you engine would run had you not done this.
I don't think you need to do this. The additive packages in the engine oil and gasoline should be sufficient for all driving conditions.
I think you are defeating the purpose of the synthetic oil by diluting it with dyno oil.
Marvel mystery Oil was originally designed to clean carburetors. Years ago the quality of gasoline was spotty and could gunk up a carburetor, thus Marvel Mystery Oil to remove the sludge, or at least try to. It's also good at freeing up stuck piston rings on engines that have sat for long periods, by simply squirting some in the cylinder and letting it sit.
@bc-st
My Chevy stands for You Can Hear Every Valve Clacking. I use Marvel Mystery Oil every oil change and it makes the engine so quite I can't hear it run. Better not put it it the gas with oxygen sensors. It works with carb motors.
I would say that putting some MMO in the tank once in a while and in the crankcase isn't a bad idea. I personally don't use any additives, but it does help maintain the cleanliness of your fuel system and inside your engine. Sure, the oil and gasoline have additives already in them but hey. Its good to do a little extra due diligence even if you don't absolutely have to. As far as mixing the conventional oil with synthetic... I would say that it isn't necessarily a "problem". I just don't see the point in doing it. You are better off just to use 100% conventional or 100% synthetic. Its kind of why almost nobody buys synthetic blend oil anymore. All the best
I think it's a waste of money
All good comments. I am thinking to go all Syn on my 2003 Corolla and all conventional on my 2001 Rav. The comments on the obvious lack of thinking on mixing these oils is good. I have no apparent reason to do so. I just started doing it. I am using the Amazon oils, which I find to be pretty good so far. I use OEM Toyota filters, and I think I am just overthinking as I have never had any type of issue with the engines on these cars.
As for Marvel, I think I will continue to do it in the gas and the oil (I do not add a lot). I just wondered if it anyone knew of obvious problems. I used it in my now junked Mitsubishi (and boy are those crap) and I am sure that it helped me from replacing the fuel filter.
@larryc
"Project Farm" on Youtube tested Amazon Basics oil against other top synthetic brands, and it performed very well.
I would not use fuel additives as a substitute for changing the fuel filter.
The first problem from snake oil is a lighter wallet. Mechanically, I don't know. I would have to look at the condition of your spark plugs, injectors, etc. What is you engine oil lacking, that it needs extra stuff?
I doubt my engine oil lacking anything. I have used MMO for years as in my mind it helped to clean fuel system and crankcase. I am wondering if I am just causing a problem. My cars run fine, apart from a bit of oil leakage in the 2001 RAV4... but I would guess that is due to age and high mileage, but who knows.
@larryc
the dirt comes out with the oil when you drain it. I've never heard of an engine failing due to a dirty crankcase.