Starting to use MMO in fuel

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It wouldn't help a lifter issue unless you put it in the oil and even then I don't think it would help unless you ran it for a while with a quality oil.

What kind of engine do you have?
 
1.8 turbo, it's known for noisy lifters, just go vwvortex forums and you'll see. I did run it for 3000 OCI with 20%MMO. Then, I took the valve cover off, to compare before and after. I have no pictures, but I have good memory. The top is as clean as a whistle, yet, the problem is still there. Now I am pretty sure it's mechanical issue. Paying a professional to assess the cause is more expensive than a bottle of MMO and one oil change, which one has to do anyways.
 
yes, right know I have redline 5w40. I change my oil by myself, and I buy good oils - LM, GC, redline. I also do minor mechanical work. I am used to dirty jobs, plants, equipment, dirty hands.
 
Well there goes my sugguestion... I was going to suggest Redline to help clean up the lifters in case there was some gunk in there but you are already using it.

Have you tried an OEM oil filter or different filters?

Also have you tried adding more molly to the oil to see if that would help?
 
Doing one step change at the time. I will keep Redline in there for 5k. I changed it a month ago. I always use larger, Bosch or Mahle filters.
 
Stevie I'm probably the guy you're referring to with the long term use of MMO. My 88 E-150 has seen MMO in the gas via an Inverse Oiler since it was just about new. I recently disconnected the Inverse Oiler and started mixing the MMO in the gas instead, this way it gets through the injectors. It has the original CC, as does my 93 Aerostar pushing 190,000 miles. Both pass NYS sniffer testing. If it killed cats it missed both of mine. I've been adding it to the gas in my 08 Jeep since about 300 miles, no problems with the cat to report as of now.

Nik MMO in the gas won't quiet a lifter, it would have to be added to the oil to do that. I like your, "one step at a time" approach. You could also consider Kreen for that lifter, it is more of a faster acting cleaner. That's if you decide to go that route.
 
Demarpaint, I was referring to you...
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My experience with mmo is that it does increase gas milage. I've been using it since Dec. '09, I do not claim milage increases by the fill-up, only by an average. My avg, increase since Dec. in an increase of 3 mpg. Thats an overall average.

Also my one car would at times drop a cylinder "thats what I call it anyway" while sitting at a stop light. This was very random, some times maybe once at a light, sometimes not at all, sometimes 3-4 times at the light. Since using MMO this has gone away entirely.

Do I know what the SAE tests show, don't know if they even did any tests, don't care if they did or didn't. Only thing I know for sure is it works

BTW, I don't work for them, never have, never sold their product, don't intend to either. Neither do I know anyone associated with MMO. I'm retired now for 8 years since I was 58, and do not plan to go to work for anyone.

For what its worth MMO is made in Michigan City, Indiana
 
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For what its worth MMO is made in Michigan City, Indiana


Must to went to Menards to pick up some MMO?
 
I'd like to here from those using MMO in newer/new vehicles with modern engines and what is your feeling with MMO? I like it in carb'd engines(lawn/snow equipment, my old Firebird 4bbl etc.) But I haven't noticed anything good or bad in my wifes Lexus or my Altima.
 
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I'd like to here from those using MMO in newer/new vehicles with modern engines and what is your feeling with MMO? I like it in carb'd engines(lawn/snow equipment, my old Firebird 4bbl etc.) But I haven't noticed anything good or bad in my wifes Lexus or my Altima.
I used it in my Santa Fe which is a 2006 and it performed excellent. It's impossible for me to find up here in Ontario as most retailers don't carry it anymore so I have to get it from Buffalo. I have also used it in the John Deere, our lawn-mowers and snow-blowers fuel supply and it keeps the carburetor from gumming up and I could swear they have better compression from the way that the motors are pulling with it in the fuel. The best performance is it mixed in with the 2-stroke Amsoil oil I use in the weed-eater at my dads house. It has never run better...
 
I get a noticeable increase in power and a definite improvement in the way my engine runs with MMO than without it. The increase in power must be due to the increase in compression because of the UCL properties of MMO. I get a little better MPG with MMO too. This is on a 2001 Dodge Dakota with 132,200 miles on the odometer.

MMO is a great product.
 
On my 2nd gallon and running it in a 2.3L 2007 Escape and a 2.3L 2006 Mazda6. Slight hit on gas mileage. No change in performance or sound.
 
I have never found any performance gains/seat of the pants, mpg improvements or smoothness in my newer vehicles(01 Lexus RX-300 & 04 Nissan Altima 2.5 S both w/ VVTi). Newer meaning, as similar in engine design as many newer engine designs being made today. I just didn't notice anything even after 1 year of testing. I do though like the way my '80 PONTIAC Firebird FORMULA V8 feels by using MMO along with the lawnmower/snowblower, especially my older B&S 5.5hp(sold recently). It has helped the V-8's 4bbl operate much smoother with much, much less hesitation. Some of those old Rochester Quadra-Jets (made right here in my home town) were great and some were POS. MMO is like cough syrup to a carburator.

Heres a funny story. If you knew a guy, had a friend/family member that worked at Rochester Products(makers of fuel systems), you could get a brand new carburator right off of the assembly line. My dad did this all the time. Same for Baush&Lomb-Ray/Ban sunglasses, Kodak cameras/film and XEROX products.
Rochester is the home base/headquarters for these companies, this is where it all started. We were once proud people and a very proud city! Now, everything is either sold off or closing
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In a vehicle that is new of running like new, noticing seat of the pants gains, or mpg gains is tough IMO. In an older engine, at least in my experience the improvements are more noticeable.

Case in point, I've been adding MMO to the gas in my Jeep when I had under 500 miles on the clock, no notice of improvement, its new. My reasoning for using it was to have the UCL benefit, keep things clean, and protect the insides of the combustion chamber, since it sometimes sits for extended periods. My now approaching 190,000 mile Aerostar runs better with MMO in the gas. I believe that it makes a better ring seal boosting compression slightly and improving idle and performance, especially in older engines. If I discontinue use for a few tanks of gas I can tell a difference. YMMV
 
My Firebird ran like ^*%* when new. Could barely pull out of the dealership parking lot when I took delivery. ATMOF, I turned around and pulled back into the dealers lot and said call me when it's fixed. They called the next day and said to pickup my car, all is OK! They never did anything! Just driving the car helped. The engine loves long runs not short trips. It's all carb related but I have never replaced it and the dealer blew me off for everything. Im really surprised that this dealer never went out of business as they never had a good reputation. They sold Pontiac/Honda(s). The car is still not perfect today but much better than it ever was when it was new. I have posted a picture. Of the 4 Camaro's/Firebirds I have owned in my life, they were all &*^*(74, 77, 79 & 80). That was the day!
 
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