Mystery Oil?

Jim1955 · 07-22-2016, 10:46 AM

Earlier I mentioned I'm no mechanic so here goes. I've added Seafoam to my gas but never to the oil. I recently added Mystery Oil to the gas because it was mentioned it could possibly "unstick" a faulty gas gauge because it's a lubricant and Seafoam isn't. My question is if I add the Mystery Oil to the oil it would replace that amount of oil but if you add Seafoam to the oil it should only be done prior to an oil change, roughly 300-500 miles. Is one product better than the other, should they be added just for specific issues or is it a good idea to add one as a preventative?

**jlreeves** · 07-22-2016, 12:52 PM

While MMO probably would be OK, I wouldn't do it, not on a wet sump clutch bike. I am also dubious that you would get any benefit from it in your crankcase. Fuel system, that's another story. Works great.

Loafer · 07-23-2016, 07:14 AM

I have never tried it, let us know your results.

**VARider07** · 07-23-2016, 08:05 AM

Welcome from very hot and humid Virginia Beach. Found another forum that piped in info. from MMO Mfr. They said DO NOT use MMO in wet clutch motors. So, based on that info., I would not do that. But...I love Sea Foam; run it in my fuel always. It is a solvent. I would not run in oil always. Keep oil pure. Then add before change, as many here do.

VulcanE · 07-23-2016, 08:54 AM

Welcome aboard from Georgia, and VARider make's a valid point.

Jim1955 · 07-23-2016, 09:01 AM

I was told years ago to stay away from putting any additive into the oil, gas additive OK but not to oil. I put the MMO in the gas the other day to see if doing that for a few tanks will help the gas gauge, plus I've heard it's good for the engine, like the Sea Foam. Thanks for all the help.

**Sabre-t** · 07-24-2016, 11:56 AM

I just looked at the MSDS for both products. They are not all that different, except that Seafoam has isopropyl alcohol (to reduce free moisture) and Mystery Oil has chlorinated solvents.

I don't think it would lubricate any better than Seafoam, in fact, I doubt it would be as good.

I would not put any product with chlorinated solvents anywhere they could remain in contact with rubber or aluminum, such as using like an additive. In gas, it might be OK (I wouldn't do it) if the tank is steel and not aluminum. In oil, if there is any moisture, the chlorinated solvents will break down to produce HCl, especially in a hot engine. That will attack anything in that engine, even engine grade steel, but especially aluminum. There is always a little moisture in the oil. If you ride in cool or cold weather, there is going to be more from condensation until it gets boiled off.

Using chlorinated solvents to clean parts is OK, even aluminum...usually, as long as it all evaporates off before reassembly.

Jim1955 · 07-25-2016, 10:49 AM

I think from the above comments and my feelings about oil additives I'll stick with the SeaFoam to the gas and use the odometer for the fuel gauge. I appreciate all the advise and sorry for originally mis-posting this thread.

07-22-2016, 10:46 AM	#1
Jim1955 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121	Mystery Oil? Earlier I mentioned I'm no mechanic so here goes. I've added Seafoam to my gas but never to the oil. I recently added Mystery Oil to the gas because it was mentioned it could possibly "unstick" a faulty gas gauge because it's a lubricant and Seafoam isn't. My question is if I add the Mystery Oil to the oil it would replace that amount of oil but if you add Seafoam to the oil it should only be done prior to an oil change, roughly 300-500 miles. Is one product better than the other, should they be added just for specific issues or is it a good idea to add one as a preventative? __________________ Jims Bike MSgt, USAF Retired/Log Cabin sales 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Gettin There" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2016, 12:52 PM	#2
jlreeves Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 888	While MMO probably would be OK, I wouldn't do it, not on a wet sump clutch bike. I am also dubious that you would get any benefit from it in your crankcase. Fuel system, that's another story. Works great. __________________ 2008 Nomad 1600 Black/Red _________________________________________ VulcanBagger #01711, VRA/GA VRA, SCRC, VROC #29671, AMA #1085989, Red Knights MC GA-18 Pres, PGR _________________________________________
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07-23-2016, 07:14 AM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I have never tried it, let us know your results. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-23-2016, 08:05 AM	#4
VARider07 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 156	Welcome from very hot and humid Virginia Beach. Found another forum that piped in info. from MMO Mfr. They said DO NOT use MMO in wet clutch motors. So, based on that info., I would not do that. But...I love Sea Foam; run it in my fuel always. It is a solvent. I would not run in oil always. Keep oil pure. Then add before change, as many here do. __________________ VARider07 07 Nomad 1600 Ultimate Seat Harley Bagger Muffs Christian Motorcycle Rider
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07-23-2016, 08:54 AM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Welcome aboard from Georgia, and VARider make's a valid point. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-23-2016, 09:01 AM	#6
Jim1955 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121	I was told years ago to stay away from putting any additive into the oil, gas additive OK but not to oil. I put the MMO in the gas the other day to see if doing that for a few tanks will help the gas gauge, plus I've heard it's good for the engine, like the Sea Foam. Thanks for all the help. __________________ Jims Bike MSgt, USAF Retired/Log Cabin sales 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Gettin There"
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07-24-2016, 11:56 AM	#7
Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	I just looked at the MSDS for both products. They are not all that different, except that Seafoam has isopropyl alcohol (to reduce free moisture) and Mystery Oil has chlorinated solvents. I don't think it would lubricate any better than Seafoam, in fact, I doubt it would be as good. I would not put any product with chlorinated solvents anywhere they could remain in contact with rubber or aluminum, such as using like an additive. In gas, it might be OK (I wouldn't do it) if the tank is steel and not aluminum. In oil, if there is any moisture, the chlorinated solvents will break down to produce HCl, especially in a hot engine. That will attack anything in that engine, even engine grade steel, but especially aluminum. There is always a little moisture in the oil. If you ride in cool or cold weather, there is going to be more from condensation until it gets boiled off. Using chlorinated solvents to clean parts is OK, even aluminum...usually, as long as it all evaporates off before reassembly.
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07-25-2016, 10:49 AM	#8
Jim1955 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121	I think from the above comments and my feelings about oil additives I'll stick with the SeaFoam to the gas and use the odometer for the fuel gauge. I appreciate all the advise and sorry for originally mis-posting this thread. __________________ Jims Bike MSgt, USAF Retired/Log Cabin sales 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Gettin There"
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