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Re: Oil Additives - Rislone, Marvel Mystery, TufOil?
Jason (et al),
I must confess that, when I hear all these claims about such products as
Marvel Mystery Oil, I am full of wonder. I wonder exactly which variety of
snake is being called a "Marvel Mystery". :-)
On Tue, 7 May 1996 JRheeman@aol.com wrote:
> Recently, I've read or heard about a number of oils/oil addititives/oil
> substitutes and I was hoping members of the list could help me out.
> The last time I had my oil changed, my mechanic suggested I try a
> product called "Rislone" to help alleviate the valve ticking in my '90 CQ.
> He said just add a quart when I'm down a quart during the next few oil
> intervals. I tried searching the archives, but no luck.
> In the most recent European Car, I read a short product blurb about
> TufOil and how it is claimed to be the most lubricating substance known to
> man.
> Finally, there was a recent thread about Marvel Mystery Oil and it
> interested me enough to buy some. However, I am a little hesitant to put it
> in. Thus, I have a few questions:
> 1. Do any of you feel strongly about these products?
> 2. Is there any long term benefit/harm in using these products?
> 3. Are these products similar and is one better than the other?
> I would really appreciate any help on this issue as I want to do the
> best thing for my engine. Thanks in advance.
>
> Jason Rhee
> W. Bloomfield, MI
> 1990 Coupe Quattro
>
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Bob
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