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Old 02-23-2017, 02:18 PM   #1
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NMF lube treatment

I'm just going to leave this right here:

GoNMF - Home

real or BS? I remember a thread from a long time ago where someone claimed adding Marvel Mystery Oil to your diesel fuel increased lubricity and a study was posted that showed it actually decreased lubricity.
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Color me skeptical.
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Sounds like snake oil to me
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In aviation, that sort of thing is known as "bullsh1t in a bottle."
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Old 02-23-2017, 08:20 PM   #5
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In aviation, that sort of thing is known as "bullsh1t in a bottle."
I had lost faith in this group, but it has been restored. So far 100% anti "mouse milk" responses. Carry on.
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Gee, I'm still using STP...
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Gee, I'm still using STP...
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20-40F engine temperature reductions due reduction of friction alone. Now that's incredible!
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awesome humor, you have a lot of US people, always one of % want to believe in fairy tales, and it is for someone a bag full of $. these guys posted as new laws of physics. expected Nobel Prize

For some reason, engine manufacturers forbid the use of oil among the treatment, why?
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