is xylene safe?
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stickybones
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I've used it without any problems...that I know of at least.
YES, I have been using xylene or toulene since 1990.
When mixed 1gal to three gal of gasoline + add 1-2 oz of MM oil, no problems. A lots of time I add 1-2 gal to a full tank of gas, which you can tell. Not as good as 1 to 3 but for everyday driving when you don't have an alchy system, it does make a difference.
Gary
When mixed 1gal to three gal of gasoline + add 1-2 oz of MM oil, no problems. A lots of time I add 1-2 gal to a full tank of gas, which you can tell. Not as good as 1 to 3 but for everyday driving when you don't have an alchy system, it does make a difference.
Gary
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Been using it about 9 months
The only drawback I've found is the cold starts are a little harder, Xylene likes to burn hot. - BB
The only drawback I've found is the cold starts are a little harder, Xylene likes to burn hot. - BB
normal pump gas is roughly 10% xylenes.
I think I read an MSDS sheet at Chevron or Unocal about higher octane racing gases -- they get up around 25-30% xylene (plus a bunch of other ingredients).
So xylenes are a normal ingredient in gasoline, and shouldn't harm anything.
I think I read an MSDS sheet at Chevron or Unocal about higher octane racing gases -- they get up around 25-30% xylene (plus a bunch of other ingredients).
So xylenes are a normal ingredient in gasoline, and shouldn't harm anything.
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Marvel Mystery Oil
You can get it at your local auto parts store, it provides the lube that the Xylene dosen't have. BTW price around on the Xylene, I've found it at my local industrial supply store for much less than the local paint shop. - BB
You can get it at your local auto parts store, it provides the lube that the Xylene dosen't have. BTW price around on the Xylene, I've found it at my local industrial supply store for much less than the local paint shop. - BB
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Xylene it self is very dry. We use MM oil to lubricate the mixture. 1 ounce of MM oil per every gallon of Xylene and you will be O.K.
Not only is it safe, but it also cleans out your entire fuel system.
I've gone 21 psi w/no knock with it. Works great.
R
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stupid question what is mm oil
stickybones
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marvel mystery oil.
you can get it at most (if not all) autoparts stores and places like wal-mart probably too.
you can get it at most (if not all) autoparts stores and places like wal-mart probably too.
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I'm thinking of thowing in a gallon to clean out the fuel system which I don't think has ever been done before. Am I going to disturb anything that's been dormant (like in the gas tank) or anything of that nature? (I've got a disgruntled 122K on the clock)
I'm thinking of thowing in a gallon to clean out the fuel system which I don't think has ever been done before. Am I going to disturb anything that's been dormant (like in the gas tank) or anything of that nature? (I've got a disgruntled 122K on the clock)
I used it on a 115K mile car with no problems
yet...
I suspected my injectors were dirty, so I ran a gallon through with 1/2 tank of gas. Turned out to be a crushed fuel return line, but I have had no ill effects, and the car even passed the emissions test with flying colors on the first tank of gas after running the Xylene. I think this stuff is OK!
Jeff
yet...
I suspected my injectors were dirty, so I ran a gallon through with 1/2 tank of gas. Turned out to be a crushed fuel return line, but I have had no ill effects, and the car even passed the emissions test with flying colors on the first tank of gas after running the Xylene. I think this stuff is OK!
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There is an extensie discussins of this topic on GNTTYPE at:
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/miscpage.html
I pay particular note to the SAFE limits of the percentage of Toluline and Zylene in the mix. Too high a concentration of these chemicals will affect some ofthe parts in the fuel system, namely the seals....
Have Fun
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/miscpage.html
I pay particular note to the SAFE limits of the percentage of Toluline and Zylene in the mix. Too high a concentration of these chemicals will affect some ofthe parts in the fuel system, namely the seals....
Have Fun
xylene
Go to a Serwin Williams or a paint supply store.I buy it in 5 gallon cans for 27.00.I mix 3 gallons of xylene for every 6 gallons of Sunoco 94.I use 2 ounce of 2 cycle oil for every gallon og xylene.If you have a Postoin's catalog there is a formula to figure out how much octane you have in the tank.Xylene is 117 octane per gallon.I have run 18 pounds of boost on a street chip with no knock.Bruce
Go to a Serwin Williams or a paint supply store.I buy it in 5 gallon cans for 27.00.I mix 3 gallons of xylene for every 6 gallons of Sunoco 94.I use 2 ounce of 2 cycle oil for every gallon og xylene.If you have a Postoin's catalog there is a formula to figure out how much octane you have in the tank.Xylene is 117 octane per gallon.I have run 18 pounds of boost on a street chip with no knock.Bruce
