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Old 08-06-2010, 11:10 PM   #20
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Default Re: Marvelous Mystery Oil?

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Originally Posted by Jon View Post
OK, some one explain to me how it would lube the exhaust valves?? I'm not trying to be funny or step on someones toes, I've heard this all before and was just wondering how does the unburned oil in the fuel mixture get to the exhaust valves and do them any good?
The exhaust travels past the valve stem on it's way out to the muffler. The oil coats the valve stem.
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