6.0 injector stiction

we have a 6.0 with major stiction issues with a dead misfire on cyl#4 when the engine is cold.
i was curious the other day and thought heck lets try something different since i have no access to revX and generally use x-1r on 6.0s, so here is what i tried-extracted 2 quarts of oil from the crank case and replaced it with 2 quarts of MARVEL MYSTERY OIL witch is common at most parts stores and major retail outlets and very inexpensive, with very little drive time i have seen major improvements now the truck starts much easier and the death grumble goes away quickly, analysis of cyl# 4 on power balance test shows a 25% reduction in misfire on cold start and it is improving the more it gets ran. next attempt i may try 1 gallon of marvel mystery before servicing the engine and dosing it with some REVx after the oil change.
i do not want to step on anyones toes with this thread its just a lil information that i wanted to share with the world

is Marvel a solvent ?

or is it a Mystery like stated on their site ? http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/mmo/

MSDS anyone ?

they say it is a mystery since 1923 lol spend 4 bucks and check it out

I wouldnt feel safe running 1 gallon of it, thats just way to much IMHO.

I dont know if its a solvent or not...but I would probably change the filter out in the next hundred or so miles just in case it is.

Marvels a solvent.

If youre crazy enough to do it Run it for the day then change the oil

I wanna see filter pics after 100 miles!

k i'll get ya pics

I had a 6.0 before the new truck.
I just ran about 3 quarts atf when injectors would start actin up, 3 in oil, 2 in tank, let er run bout 3 hours change the oil and filter with some new rotella, and problem solved.
Sorry to say buy use gm dex 6 atf, it has a great detergent package, really hard to admit though

Thanks just curious really.

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PRODUCT BENEFITS

ADDED TO GAS OR DIESEL

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• Marvel should be used in the fuel at every fill-up. Use 4 ounces for every 10 gallons of fuel.
Note for Diesel Fuel Users - This diesel fuel additive does not comply with federal low sulfur content requirements for use in model 2007 and newer diesel motor vehicles.

Added to Engine Oil

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I would definitely try two bottles of rev-x on the next oil change... That stuff does wonders and I've seen many trucks come into the shop with issues add two bottles and problems go away...

I would love to see how Marvel holds up the shear of a HEUI system

Change the oil in the truck yet?

not yet! ran it a couple hundred miles and problem is solved now when i get room in the shop i'll pull it in and do an airation test and change the oil take pics of the filter and post em

Sounds good. I've been hearing stories about people running seafoam and ATF fluid in there oil...seems pretty sketchy to me.

i've tried seafoam in small doses but was more comfortable using marvel because it is a high detergent lubricant and have been using it in airplanes and cars for years and have had no problems other than one old 80s model oldsmobile that had been running quaker state and the sluge came apart clogging the oil sump

I was curious to how well marvel would work for cleaning up spool valves myself. Glad you got some good results out of it. Curious to see filter pics as well.

so far the results are great at 2 quart dose and pics will be here soon

seafoam directly in the oil? we have used it in fuel with not much change.

yes 2 quarts directly in the oil before an oil change