Posted by Geo-TH,In on September 22, 2023 at 05:16:35 from (65.189.196.95):
MarkB suggested adding Marvel Mystery Oil to my gasoline to prevent valves from sticking.
MMV was popular decades ago. I found a 5 gallon can with a little MMV in it.
This sounds like a good idea, especially if we have an antique tractor that sits more than it runs.
I'm willing to try anything, 2 cycle oil, ATF, seafoam or diesel to gas or to crankcase oil. What snake oil do you use?
Ethanol absorbs moisture. Most people hate ethanol. Would adding ethanol to the oil help remove condensation inside the engine. I'm just brainstorming.
What do you add to your gas or oil to prevent valves from sticking?
I don't want to have sticky valves again.
I think in the future, I'll have to put the old girl to work or let it run at more than an Idle to warm the engine up.
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