There, now that I have your attention. I would like to say what a wonderful thing this forum is allowing those that chose to express their opinions. Now on to the use of starting fluid. The fact is everyones right and no one is wrong on how they answered. Everyone based there opinion on their life experiences with it. If they seen negative results with its use of course their answer expressed that. Those that have used the product with no ill effects also stated so. We know there is ussually two sides to every story and this is certainly no exception. Having dealt with 100's of different operators through the years I know there may have been a few broken rings and pushed out headgaskets that owners have blamed on its use. I also know of operators useing it on almost a daily basis with seemingly no ill effects at all. So the fact is everyone is right depending on your experiences. Theres nothing wrong with being right! Thanks everyone for sharing your opinion, I for one will always value them Rod.