Penetrating oils info

[67r/t4speeder]

For all you gear heads:
Some of you may know this already, but this the testing data behind why it works so well.



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"Machinist's Workshop" recently published information on various
penetrating oils. The magazine reports they tested these products for
"break out "torque" on rusted nuts and bolts. A subjective test was made
of popular penetrating oils, with the unit of merit being the torque
required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" bolt. Average
torque load to loosen nut:

No Oil used ........................516 foot pounds
WD-40 ..................... ........238 foot pounds
PB Blaster .........................214 foot pounds
Liquid Wrench ......................127 foot pounds
Kano Kroil .........................106 foot pounds
ATF/Acetone mix...................... 53 foot pounds

The ATF/Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50/50 automatic transmission
fluid and acetone. Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any
commercial product in this one particular test.

Our local machinist group mixed up a batch, and we all now use it with
equally good results. Note also that Liquid Wrench is almost as good as
Kroil for 20% of the price. ATF/Acetone mix is best, but you can also
use ATF and lacquer thinner in a 50/50 mix. ATF = Any type of Automatic
Transmission Fluid.







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[4264door]

Excellent information! Thanks for posting it.

[ws27]

Thanks Andy, always knew WS-40 was useless. Funny though I've always use PB blaster and Liquid Wrench equally.

They are convenient in an aerosol can.

[FRATZOG]

Thanks Andy, always knew WS-40 was useless. Funny though I've always use PB blaster and Liquid Wrench equally.

They are convenient in an aerosol can.

WD-40 is excellent for drying (old) wet ignition wires.... and it also works really well to remove road tar. But really not much more.

My favorite penetrating fluid is SeaFoam Deep Creep. I have used a lot of products at our shop over the years and this was the best; plus it is safe to use around plastics, paints, and protective coatings! The best part is that it does not flame up when you use torches... which is a necessity in our area of Canada.

FYI: For those of you who are into guns... this is the product for you, trust me.

PS: I do not sell this stuff, I just really like it.

http://seafoamsales.com/deep-creep/why-d...eep-works/

[67440Dodge]

WD-40 is excellent for drying (old) wet ignition wires.... and it also works really well to remove road tar. But really not much more.

My favorite penetrating fluid is SeaFoam Deep Creep. I have used a lot of products at our shop over the years and this was the best; plus it is safe to use around plastics, paints, and protective coatings! The best part is that it does not flame up when you use torches... which is a necessity in our area of Canada.

FYI: For those of you who are into guns... this is the product for you, trust me.

PS: I do not sell this stuff, I just really like it.

http://seafoamsales.com/deep-creep/why-d...eep-works/

I've used it before too, works pretty good..

[4264door]

I'm into guns. Where can this deep-creep be purchased in Canada?

[FRATZOG]

I'm into guns. Where can this deep-creep be purchased in Canada?

Any Napa store, Best Buy Auto Parts, some Canadian Tire Stores too. Check here:
http://seafoamsales.com/canadian-retailers/

[4264door]

I'll go check out my local CT store today, thanks for the info!

[nothingbutdarts]

Great info., Thanks!!!