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Old 03-23-11, 05:49 PM
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is marval mystery oil good for rotary?
just wondering if this is ok to use in a rotary engine. i know pistons benefit from using it in the gas tank and in the oil but im wondering if i could too
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nope. if you want to premix use TCW3 oil
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
nope. if you want to premix use TCW3 oil
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MMO works ok for loosening up internal parts and lubricating them during assembly but not as an active combustion lubricant.
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i always use it as a decarb and storage solution
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ok just that the mmo commercial made it look like it would be usable.
On another note its better i asked first so thanks.
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there are old timers who put a few drops in everything they own, but its not a 2 stroke alternative
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MMO is actually very similar in composition to seafoam.
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MMO is actually very similar in composition to seafoam.
Please explain?
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Please explain?
i don't know what's in seafoam, but ReTed posted the MSDS for the MMO.

http://www.talensmarine.com/msds/Marvil%20Mystery.pdf
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sea foam is mostly "pale oil" 60% or so..the rest is naphtha and mineral spirits. either one are perfectly safe to use in our gasoline and oil.
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