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Re: ATF in the petrol

To: "Shane F. Ingate" <ingate@shiseis.com>
Subject: Re: ATF in the petrol
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 1997 16:09:49 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <9711041820.AA16586@shiseis.com>
Shane F. Ingate wrote:
> 
> David,
>         > Does MMO have any detergent in it as ATF does.
> 
> I dont know this one.  My limited knowledge of MMO is that
> it is a "zero-weight" oil.  I've searched the web for info, and could
> not find any.  I guess I should check the tin to see if there is a
> telephone number I can call for more info.
> 
> I can divulge the "urban myth" associated with this product.  Supposedly
> developed in WWII, it was supposedly used in aircraft engines especially
> in areas with gas of marginal quality.  I'm sure there are a zillion other 
>stories
> as well.
> 
> Can anyone help out here?
> 
>         Shane Ingate in San Diego


Just know it was around in the 40'S as a motor oil as well as a gas 
additive, might have been around beford the 40'S but you have to confirm 
that from someone younger than myself.


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