Originally Posted By: MolaKule
MMO doesn't coat your engine with anything.
MMO Analysis
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Here is a stair step description of what would evaporate from first to last:
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons of orthodichlorobenzenes >> Mineral Spirits (deodorized Kerosene) >> Naphthenic Hydrocarbons
The "flashpoint" of a volatile material is the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.
When people on BITOG speak of "flahing off" they are not using the scientific definition. What they usually mean is the lighter hydrocarbons will evaporate as the oil temperature increases.
See Tom in NJ comments about oil thinning:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...l_?#Post3477350
For engine cleaning, I prefer an oil with ester cleaners verses one with volatile hydrocarbons.
For fuel system cleaning, I prefer a cleaner containing PEA esters such as Redline PI or Techron.
Molekule
You are a very valuable asset to this community. I thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with guys like me whom aren't very well informed.
I'm going to take your advice as far as cleaning with esters is concerned.
Liqui-moly motor oil saver is made from a di-ester iirc which is what conditions seals and slows/stops them from leaking.
At 8 bucks a can its cheaper than mmo or any other solvent type cleaning product and based on what I've learned from you using an ester to clean is a much better way to go about cleaning an engine.
Thanks again Molekule.