Originally Posted by Scott Danforth
I found this. http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=27429&highlight=penetrating+fluid+test
Scroll to post 18, it is the author of the test
Thanks Scott. It seems the test was done with power steering fluid instead of ATF if anyone is going to try the "home brew" they tested AND they soaked the test fasteners for 8 hours before testing. While it's not reasonable to expect an 8 hour dwell I have a bit of acetone and an old bottle of PS fluid. I might just mix a bit & see how it works the next time I have a frozen fastener.


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