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Old 12-08-10 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
1 part oil (I use sytnthetic) and 3 parts mineral spirits or WD40... in warmer weather I will mix it 50:50 to make it a little thicker.
How did you come upon this formula?

I learned of ATF here on bikeforums. It's worked out great for me, and it's something like $6 per liter. Al1943's story is scary. What could account for our different experiences? I know nothing of chemistry.
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