Penetrating oil test

[Barnacle Bill]

A post recently made reminded me ofthis test I posted on iBoats several years ago. I was able to find itand thought I would share it here.


Machinist's Workshop magazine actuallytested penetrants for break out torque on rusted nuts withsignificant results.


They arranged a subjective test of allthe popular penetrants with the control being the torque required toremove the nut from a “scientifically rusted” environment.


Here are the results


Penetrating oil Average load
None--------------------516 lbs
WD-40------------------238 lbs
PB Blaster--------------214 lbs
Liquid Wrench---------127 lbs
Kano Kroil--------------106 lbs
ATF-Acetone mix------53 lbs*


* The ATF-Acetone mix was a “homeBrew” of 50-50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone.

[SuperDave336]

Good info.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Thanks for sharing this

[SpeckledSlab]

Thanks, will try. I just found the drain plug on my tranny and a quart or so should give me enough for a good sampling. lol

[kycreek]

I can vouch that the Kano is good stuff. Worked in an industrial maintenance dept. for 35+ & we tried most all on the list. We used it by the case. Haven't tried the acetone mix though.

[sweathermon]

Been using the ATF acetone mix for a while. Starting using it when I was working on some old farm equipment and I can't say enough good about it. It has helped me bust bolts loose that I never would have thought would come loose. I've been told the acetone penetrates and the ATF lubes. Whatever it does it works.

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[MCG1]

So, how hazardous is the ATF-acetone mix?

[CrappiePappy]

So, how hazardous is the ATF-acetone mix?

Acetone MSDS : http://sds.chemtel.net/webclients/sa...%20Acetone.pdf

ATF MSDS : https://cglapps.chevron.com/sdspds/S...&docFormat=PDF

[DockShootinJack]

There was an old home brew bore solvent that used ATF as well

[mikey16335]

For your viewing pleasure

Which Penetrating Oil is Best? Let's find out! - YouTube

Penetrating Oil Showdown Episode 2. Will Seafoam Deep Creep prevail? - YouTube

Mike