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Old 04-26-2005 | 10:09 AM
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Question Power Service & Marvel Mystery Oil combo

I read somewhere about the combo of the two. What are the benefits? Any negative side effects? What ratio is this mixture? I always use Power Service when I fill up but this is the first I've heard of using Marvel with it. I always heard that Marvel Mystery Oil is just "snake oil". Does this combo really increase fuel mileage? Thanks
Old 04-26-2005 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Power Service & Marvel Mystery Oil combo

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I read somewhere about the combo of the two. What are the benefits? Any negative side effects? What ratio is this mixture? ....
I didn't read it. Where did you read it? What did it say when you read it?

I think a lot of what we read about MMO is still a mystery. Heck, I've read documentation that says that Cummins doesn't think we need to run FA's in their engines....
Old 04-26-2005 | 03:36 PM
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Well my first diesel truck. After reading about the benefits of additives from many long time diesel owners, I decided to try it. Anything to help my 04.5 600 run smoother and maybe help mpg. I have been running Power Service Diesel Kleen for about 7000-8000 miles. Seem to help a little maybe, but at least it was added lubrication, so it could not hurt.

Started using a Power Service and MMO mix 4-5 tanks back. 3 parts Power Service Kleen to 1 part MMO. Use 16oz of mix in every 28-30 gal fill up. May be my imagination, but the truck is idleing and running smoother. Mileage seems to be up about 1mpg over all for about the same period. I am at 22000 miles now, truck is running smoother than it did at 10000 miles.

At about 2.25 a tank, it seems like added protection from low quality fuel at least and maybe really will help mileage and engine longevity.
Old 04-26-2005 | 03:37 PM
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I run a Lucas/PS treatment in mine. I can tell a set of the pants difference. I'll have it in every tank for now on.
Old 04-27-2005 | 01:53 AM
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DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 04-27-2005 | 01:27 PM
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I to use PS and MMO at 16 oz per fill up. I have seen a consistent 2 mpg increase along with smoother quieter operation. I love it!
Old 04-27-2005 | 03:41 PM
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I guess I'll try it tonight. Thanks.
Old 04-27-2005 | 09:16 PM
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ohh and smell is nice!! Especially with a straight pipe.
Old 04-27-2005 | 10:30 PM
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Well, I did it tonight. And wow what a difference! I swear I gained at least 10-15 horse power and 20-25 lbs of torque. Seriously, I got a fresh tank with the combo and will see if it runs smoother, quieter, and/or gains MPGs. The quest continues to find more bang for your buck.
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