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==Penetrating and lubricating oils==
 
==Penetrating and lubricating oils==
Penetrating oil is an extremely low-viscosity oil that can penetrate into the area between threads on a fastener. A stuck fastener is often heated, sprayed with penetrating oil, and then tapped with a hammer.
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Penetrating oil is an extremely low-viscosity oil that can penetrate into the area between threads on fasteners. A stuck fastener is sometimes repeatedly heated, sprayed with penetrating oil, and then tapped with a hammer.
  
Some penetrating oils that are recommended by hotrodders:
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Some recommended penetrating oils:
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*Air tool oil
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*[http://www.break-free.com/products/products_breakfreeclp.asp?catalog=civil Break-Free CLP]
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*CRC Industries: [http://www.crcind.com.au/catalogue.nsf/web_brands/CRC+5-56?openDocument 5-56], [http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05002&S=Y Freeze-Off], [http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=401712&S=Y Knock'er Loose], [http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05330&S=Y Ultra Screwloose].
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*Diesel fuel.
 
*[http://www.bilthamber.com/ferrosol.html Ferrosol]
 
*[http://www.bilthamber.com/ferrosol.html Ferrosol]
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*[http://getgibbs.com Gibbs]
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*GM General Purpose Penetrant and Heat Valve Lubricant #1052627
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*Hilco Lube #5035
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*[http://www.howeslube.com/products/index.php/category/40 Howes]
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*[http://justicebrothers.com/pages/products/products_specialty.htm JB-80]
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*[http://kanolabs.com Kroil/Aerokroil]
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*LPS: [http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/lubricants_pg/LST.html LST], [http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/lubricants_pg/KB88.html KB 88]
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*[http://www.orbindustries.com/penetrants-lubricants.php Nuts Off]
 
*[http://pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1 PB Blaster]
 
*[http://pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1 PB Blaster]
*[http://kanolabs.com Kroil]
 
*[http://www.wd40.com WD-40]
 
 
*[http://www.armorholdings.com/productsdiv/break_free.asp Break Free]
 
*[http://www.armorholdings.com/productsdiv/break_free.asp Break Free]
 
*[http://www.gunk.com/lubricants.asp Liquid Wrench]
 
*[http://www.gunk.com/lubricants.asp Liquid Wrench]
*Diesel oil/fuel. Apply and allow to soak for period of time. Then strike head of bolt (if practial) with hammer blow.
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*[http://mousemilk.com/ Mouse Milk]
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*Paraffin wax
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*[http://www.ronsonstore.com/multilube.aspx Ronson Multi-Lube]
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*[http://www.seafoamsales.com/deepCreep.htm Seafoam Deep Creep]
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*[http://www.schaefferoil.com/specialty/190_Penetro.html Schaeffer Penetro 90]
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*[http://www.uchem.co.uk/products.php?section=OIL&type=cat Unilease]
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*[http://www.wd40.com/ WD-40]
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*Zep 45
  
 
==Special tools==
 
==Special tools==

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