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Clayton · July 17, 2007, 12:30 PM

b00, the tests I am performing are for fun, and therefore I am not trying to conform to ASTM or MIL-L testing standards, nor will I be using any Falex machines. Most of the good companies like Steel Shield and Break-Free have been tested in the lab and the results are easily obtainable.

I will post any technical data that I have of the best products when I am through. Some companies provide data and some do not. Lots of times there is a reason for this, and it isn't good.

Motor oils, synthetic or conventional, normally do very poorly in rust tests that I and several others have already done. They work fine as lubricants if used sparingly. I will be testing Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Platinum.

Thanks for the replies and emails. If anyone has any data or personal test results of different lubes, post them here. The more opinions, the better.

Clay

July 17, 2007, 12:30 PM	#6
Clayton Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2001 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 268	b00, the tests I am performing are for fun, and therefore I am not trying to conform to ASTM or MIL-L testing standards, nor will I be using any Falex machines. Most of the good companies like Steel Shield and Break-Free have been tested in the lab and the results are easily obtainable. I will post any technical data that I have of the best products when I am through. Some companies provide data and some do not. Lots of times there is a reason for this, and it isn't good. Motor oils, synthetic or conventional, normally do very poorly in rust tests that I and several others have already done. They work fine as lubricants if used sparingly. I will be testing Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Platinum. Thanks for the replies and emails. If anyone has any data or personal test results of different lubes, post them here. The more opinions, the better. Clay Last edited by Clayton; July 17, 2007 at 03:27 PM.