On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:07:40 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

For years I have been lubricating reels with ATF, and it works just
fine--no corrosion. It looks, tastes, and smells exactly like Quantum
Hot Sauce. I am no chemist, but I would wager my ex-wife's alimony
that it's the same stuff!!

Maybe someone can disabuse me of this notion?