marvel mystery oil

tonycajjo · #1 04-22-2009, 11:11 AM

i haven't seen any posts discussing marvel mystery oil. i've used it on a wide range of stuff for years now and i was contemplating putting some in the engine oil and in the fuel tank of my 2002 4.4i with 83K Miles. i used it recently to do a tune up on an old bicycle for a friend and i was blown away, again, with how good the stuff works. I want to drink it myself.

has anyone used this in their engine or fuel system? i think i'm gonna buy a couple quarts and give it a go after work tonight. i'm looking to quiet the lifters a bit.

i was also contemplating putting something else in the engine oil, not at the same time of course, but something that will help any gaskets and seals and such like a lucas oil addative.

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Thunder22 · #2 04-22-2009, 11:23 AM

I wouldn't do it. But that's just me.

JCL · #3 04-22-2009, 01:57 PM

Really bad idea.

tonycajjo · #4 04-22-2009, 02:13 PM

0-2, ok ok...

anyone out there ever add anything to the engine oil to help with sticky lifters? i know BMW has engine treatments, which i am sure are similar to those i can buy at a local store. maybe go with one of those?

Thunder22 · #5 04-22-2009, 02:21 PM

STP or get a bottle of gas treatment from Chevron (techron) (auto parts store will have techron)

motordavid · #6 04-22-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonycajjo

...i used it recently to do a tune up on an old bicycle for a friend and i was blown away, again, with how good the stuff works. ...

+3 on the not so good idea.
Your X is not an old bicycle.
GL,mD

The Cleaner · #7 04-22-2009, 04:42 PM

Swepco 502, I'll swear by it. Most noise is not actually lifters in the case of BMW, but you can try it.

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tonycajjo · #8 04-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid

+3 on the not so good idea.
Your X is not an old bicycle.
GL,mD

HAHA, I guess i set myself up for something like that. i know the difference. it just made all the chains and bearings spin like new is all i was trying to say.

I do know of people who use Marvel in their engines, epically when getting it ready to sit for a winter.

as far as the noise, i'm almost 100% sure its noisy lifters, its been like this since i've owned the X, just was thinking of putting something in there to help extend the life.

Thunder22 · #9 04-22-2009, 06:01 PM

whenever the lifters get noisy on my x i have them do a bleed down and it quiets them. in fact it needs to be done again, they're clicking.

asawadude · #10 04-22-2009, 09:24 PM

Hmmm.....

Marvel Mystery Oil - Petroleum product.
BMW recommended motor lubricant - Synthetic.

Pouring it down the crankcase of your Bimmer might be a problem. But it's definitely good stuff when used on a lawnmower engine.

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