Favorite Penetrating Oil?

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Favorite Penetrating Oil?

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Hi all,

Dose anyone have a favorite brand of penetrating oil?
I'm going to try to get the old studs out as well as replace the temp sender and I'm expecting them to put up a fight.
It seems this kind of product is an essential tool when working with Roadsters that have been sitting for a while like mine.

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PB Blaster and be done with.
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+1 on PB Blaster
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PB it is then.
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I have not been overly impressed by PBblaster, but then I haven't been too impressed with ANY product yet for penetrating/loosening stuck in place parts. Though I DO love Evap-O-Rust if the part is able to be dipped..
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PB Blaster has worked for me but watch out as it is highly flammable.

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Has anyone tried Kroil , a lot of good write ups on it
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Kroil has good reviews, but can be tough to locate. Some swear but a mix of ATF and acetone
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I use Krill..can get it on ebay.
Works well. Have had good results cleaning touchy electrical connects (temp. sending connection and starter connections) - liberal spray night before, toothbrush scrub next morning, respray and wipe down for good measure.....good connection restored without disassembly.
I use it to hit any connections that begin to look funky....last thing we need is a snapped or stripped nut or bolt head in the middle of a normally 'easy tweak'....ask me how I know.
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I always use Kroil
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Kroil and AeroKroil
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Imho Most are good at what they are designed for. I use a a lot of wd40, liquid wrench, PB blaster and the seafoam penetrating oil.
Your choice.
The PB and seafoam are less evaporative.
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I had better luck with Kroil than PB. Can only get it online. If you search for coupons, they usually have a deal:

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