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JoBoy68
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I read in a different forum add 3 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil every other tank full and you will never have dirty carbs anyone have any experience with this good or bad


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Andy Cote
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I've never heard of a "bad" result.
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Oil, snake or otherwise, is not known for it's cleaning ability. The best way to keep carbs clean is to ride your bike. Sitting is what takes out carbs.
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JoBoy68 wrote: Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:40 pm I read in a different forum add 3 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil every other tank full and you will never have dirty carbs anyone have any experience with this good or bad
Well, let's look and see what it is...

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0635/ ... 1652476604

TL;DR version: Petroleum Distillates, phosphoric acid, and a couple of different versions of benzene.

A variation of a "motor spirit".
joecoolsuncle
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atf will clean too. but think about what you are combusting and the results of that on the valve guide , seat, rings and lands, causing detonation and/or pre-ignition, and lastly the exhaust system.

i would rather just service my carbs every winter.


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