The best penetrating oil is a 50/50 mixture of ATF and Acetone. This was proven by tests done by a machine shop and published in the Machinist's Workshop magazine. FYI, here is the results of their test.
Pentrating oil / Average load / Price perfluid ounce
None / 516 pounds /
WD-40 / 238 pounds / $0.25
PB Blaster / 214 pounds / $0.35
Liquid Wrench / 127 pounds / $0.21
Kano Kroil / 106 pounds / $0.75
ATF-Acetone mix / 53 pounds / $0.10
The ATF-Acetone mix was mixed 1 to 1 ratio.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va