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Old 12-01-2011, 08:32 PM
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Those three petroleum products they reference are:

1) light mineral oil (not a synthetic) of unknown properties
2) naptha, properties not specified, but something usually associated with lighter fluid and white camp stove fuel
3) rubbing alcohol

Three things I wouldn't put in a modern engine, especially when they displace the required synthetic lubricating oil. Hence my reluctance to use it. Also the reason that BMW specifically advise against using such additives.
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