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Synchro909 · 02-25-2017, 03:43 AM

I've often seen people suggest here that a seized nut or bolt can be freed with a mix of ATF and acetone. Would that not work on the springs?

Dollar Bill · 02-25-2017, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

I've often seen people suggest here that a seized nut or bolt can be freed with a mix of ATF and acetone. Would that not work on the springs?

It will work to get the springs moving and help with running rust but long term, I think ATF is too thin to provide much lubrication.

02-25-2017, 03:43 AM	#1
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Non-removal leaf spring lubricant? I've often seen people suggest here that a seized nut or bolt can be freed with a mix of ATF and acetone. Would that not work on the springs? __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.