Starting to use MMO in fuel

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: sr17
it was posted Aug 26, 2007


Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
On my bottle of MMO it says it's recommended for Diesel usage in vehicles before 2007.


There you go. Not to be used in diesel vehicles made after 2007. I'm not a diesel owner, but can tell you MMO has worked wonders for me over the years, and many other people. There are tons of success stories, in the oil and fuel additive section, have a look. There have been many additives published over the years that are against any and all articles. I take them with a grain of salt and keep an open mind. When I find something that works I stick with it, if I find something better I make a change. So far for "me", MMO has not let me down. JMO

 

[CourierDriver]

things Ive used: MMO, does make engine idle better, stops the stalling when its been sitting for a short time and restarted.

Lucas: does the same for the above condition as MMO

Stabil: It stopped a water in fuel problem and will stop the stalling after restart situation like MMO and Lucas
and it cleans fuel injectors and carb too(read the fine print on its bottle, I also read mfgrs testimonials.


Lubegard for Trannys: this fix my tranny problem that was starting out in 2nd gear, now its perfect, beware Lubegard red bottle not for Fords type F fluid. OEM's recommend this product only. Lubegard makes another product for FORDS***

 

[Cyclops]

Originally Posted By: millco
This is the only thing I have ever seen as far as a test ranking different fuel additives. This is why I quit using MMO in my rigs. If someone knows of a benefit or what it is supposed to do for an engine as an additive; then please post up.
Here is the 'Study' of Different Fuel Additives on Diesel Place
See number 17) for the results on MMO . . . .
HTH,


Interesting, any thoughts or reports on how MMO effects lubricity in gasoline?

Doug

 

[demarpaint]

MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH

 

[Cyclops]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH


Is your search abilities powerful enough to find data extolling lubricity measures in gasoline? It's surprising to note MMO reduced lubricity in diesel as shown by the "Study" Millco linked. How does MMO fare in gasoline?

Doug

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: Cyclops
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH


Is your search abilities powerful enough to find data extolling lubricity measures in gasoline?

Doug


I don't think so. Try searching the WWW. or contacting the Turtle Wax Company, maybe they can answer your questions. MMO does well in gasoline, gasoline has no lubrication properties to speak of.

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Cyclops
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH


Is your search abilities powerful enough to find data extolling lubricity measures in gasoline?

Doug


I don't think so. Try searching the WWW. or contacting the Turtle Wax Company, maybe they can answer your questions. MMO does well in gasoline, gasoline has no lubrication properties to speak of.


Evidence?

 

[cordeen]

LOL

 

[CourierDriver]

I have one big jug that is a mix of mmo, lucas ucl, and stabil. I pour 16 oz once a week to a tank of 36 gallons of gas. No more rough idling for me.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Cyclops
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH


Is your search abilities powerful enough to find data extolling lubricity measures in gasoline?

Doug


I don't think so. Try searching the WWW. or contacting the Turtle Wax Company, maybe they can answer your questions. MMO does well in gasoline, gasoline has no lubrication properties to speak of.


Evidence?


Do you have evidence gas has lubrication properties?

 

[Vizzy]

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: Cyclops

MMO is not intended for use in Diesel fuel. Plenty of info re: MMO being used in gasoline engines. The fuel additive section is full of threads and posts. HTH


Is your search abilities powerful enough to find data extolling lubricity measures in gasoline?

Doug


I don't think so. Try searching the WWW. or contacting the Turtle Wax Company, maybe they can answer your questions. MMO does well in gasoline, gasoline has no lubrication properties to speak of.




Absolutely....
where is the EVIDENCE that MMO does ANYTHING tio improve the quality of gasoline or the performance of an engines fueling system...there are NO certified tests that do this .

But then again the fact that people would continue to use such a snake oil confirms that suckers are still born everyday.

 

[el_zorro]

I think that MMO serves well as a UCL and does a decent job lubrication things like water pumps, etc. Other UCLs like Lucas probably are just as good or better but cost more than twice as much. So as UCLs go, MMO is the cheapest at $12.50 a gallon or so. As far as a clearner, I think it may add a little detergency and also act as a solvent in the fuel system but it most gasoline sold today should already have enough detergency to do the job.

 

[badtlc]

I still haven't been able to measure any improvements using MMO in 4oz/10gal and 3oz/10gal treatments. My engine runs silky smooth but it always has.

If i measure some improvements after running some Amsoil PI in the coming weeks, I'm officially labeling it a bust.

I have measured improvement upon running Regane before.

 

[Vizzy]

Originally Posted By: badtlc
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I have measured improvement upon running Regane before.
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That is because the gasoline detergent PEA (used in Chevron gasoline, Techron Total Fuel System cleaner, Red Line LS-1 and most Regane Complete Fuel System Cleaner has been tested by Chevron using documentable processes to show that it DOES clean carbon deposits off of fueling and engine combustion surfaces. MMO certainly does not.

 

[Quest]

Originally Posted By: el_zorro
I think that MMO serves well as a UCL and does a decent job lubrication things like water pumps, etc. ...



Huh?!? Care to elaborate as to how you would use MMO to lubricate water pumps?

*more confused then ever*

Q.

 

[jcwit]

[/quote]

But then again the fact that people would continue to use such a snake oil confirms that suckers are still born everyday.
[/quote]

I'll look at it this way, if spending less than $3.00 and spreading the $3.00 over a months of fillups makes me happy at my ripe old age of 66, so be it.

The money I don't waste by buying bottled water I can use to purchase a bottle or two of Marvel Mystery Oil.

Oh Yes, I do think the engine runs better, but whether it does or not if it makes me happy, its better than taking one of my perscription drugs.

 

[Vizzy]

Enjoy your "placebo" effect jcwit!

(-:

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: jcwit


But then again the fact that people would continue to use such a snake oil confirms that suckers are still born everyday.
[/quote]

I'll look at it this way, if spending less than $3.00 and spreading the $3.00 over a months of fillups makes me happy at my ripe old age of 66, so be it.

The money I don't waste by buying bottled water I can use to purchase a bottle or two of Marvel Mystery Oil.

Oh Yes, I do think the engine runs better, but whether it does or not if it makes me happy, its better than taking one of my perscription drugs. [/quote]


Enjoy! Your engine probably is running better. Seems a lot of people who really know their cars and engines have also had similar comments. The negative comments are coming from guys who never tried it.

 

[jcwit]

BTW My winter gas milage only dropped 2 mpg. This is with winter blend of course. Also an avg on 3 months. Mid Dec. till now. Avg was up from the first part of winter, Nov. and part of Dec.

This with a 2001 Escort Sedan with 136,000 miles now. Summer milage runs 36 mpg overall. Early winter milage avg. 29 mpg. Current avg milage 34 mpg.

Yup, I'm enjoying my "placebo" effect. Yup sure am.

Best
jcwit

 

[Gary Allan]

The 2007 prohibition on MMO is due to the particulate filters on those and newer models. It's that simple. It's also why you have to use special low SAPS oils.

Fuel is dry. With UCL adds a little is fine. More is not always so. YMMV.