Re: Problems with new fuel (was Marvel Mystery Oil)

[Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>]

On Wed, 13 Nov 1996, Michael Noerregaard wrote:

> A mechanic at where I work suggest that I should put in 16 oz of rubbing
> alcohol (90% or higher) in the tank for every third or fourth time I fill it
> up - supposedly that should clean out the engine, plugs, etc.  Any
> thoughts/experience on this?

        I don't think it's a good Idea... Isopropil is alcohol mixed with 
        water. I tried it many years ago on advice from a friend. It stopped
        my Volvo 544S cold. I had to disconnect the fuel line and pump out
        the alky. The Vo' ran fine after that.

        Greg Petrolati

gpetrola@prairienet.org                         1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
        "That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois