Marvel Mystery Oil

Eugen · 01-24-2018, 10:40 PM

Interesting story; thanks for sharing.

I've noticed Marvel Mystery oil on the shelf of auto parts stores since the mid-60s, but never felt the inclination to ever buy it. I don't think I could ever get past the name. Nothing rings of snake oil more than the words "Marvel" or "Mystery " in the name. Well, unless it was preceded with some doctor's name like, "Dr. Tinker's Marvel Mystery oil". Now wouldn't that be a fun name?

All joking aside, I just have never bought a can/quart and have always wondered about it.

01-24-2018, 10:40 PM	#9
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Interesting story; thanks for sharing. I've noticed Marvel Mystery oil on the shelf of auto parts stores since the mid-60s, but never felt the inclination to ever buy it. I don't think I could ever get past the name. Nothing rings of snake oil more than the words "Marvel" or "Mystery " in the name. Well, unless it was preceded with some doctor's name like, "Dr. Tinker's Marvel Mystery oil". Now wouldn't that be a fun name? All joking aside, I just have never bought a can/quart and have always wondered about it. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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