I save and use old brake fluid, I use it to lube rubber parts and as a presoak on siezed fastners. G'pa used it as one of his wisdoms.
On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:48:53 -0500, you wrote: >*FWIW - captured from another list, I make no claim for it's authenticity:* > >Don't forget the April 2007 "Machinist's Workshop" magazine comparison test. > >They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the >control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically >rusted" environment. > >Penetrating oil ..... Average load >None ...................... 516 pounds > >WD-40 .................... 238 pounds > >PB Blaster .............. 214 pounds > >Liquid Wrench ........ 127 pounds > >Kano Kroil ............... 106 pounds > >ATF-Acetone mix.......53 pounds > >The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission >fluid and acetone. > >Note the "home brew" was 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 about as good as "Kroil" for about 20% of >the price. -- Pete My Mind not only wanders, Sometimes it leaves completely! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
