The problem is the ash from burning it could possibly damage the valve seats. I would not burn much at a time. A quart a tank maybe. Adding a quart of 2 cycle oil would be better for engine lubrication and it has no ash when burned. -Dan
In a message dated 8/20/2005 11:22:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wouldnt recommend doing that. I tried that once and i suspect that is what lead to the death of my engine in my wagon. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 8/19/2005 11:40:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >> Given that I am due for a Mobil 1 oil change (probably tomorrow) I got >> to thinking. Would there be any danger in just pouring the five quarts >> or so of used motor oil into the fuel tank? All five quarts into a >> twenty gallon tank might be a bit much, but what about a quart at a >> time over five tank fulls? Sure, there would be less power -- >> something that a 240D might not really want -- but it would be the >> ultimate oil recycling. >> > > > Filter it through a toilet paper filter and dump it all in with nearly a > full tank.....You won't even notice it's there. Mike > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net --
