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Unread 02-23-2007, 10:54 AM   #27
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Originally posted by LugerVern
One of the main reasons that preservatives and lubricating oils fail to preserve is that they are hygroscopic (they attract water). Overtime the water reacts with the various chemicals and impurities and forms acids which attack the metals forming rust and at times pitting.
Vern
That is very interesting. I had no idea. Which lubricating oils did your tests show to be the best?
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