Using Motor Oil for Lube

[Pandaz3]

I use Lucas for Oil, Tetra for grease.

 

[DLS]

I've used synthetic ATF on my Service Rifle ARs forever. Never a problem.

 

[TNThomas]

I just use gun oil because its what I have, but I found this mixture a few weeks ago and plan on making some, seems logical: https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/gunlube-for-the-masses-red-oil/78257

 

[HaveGun]

I have a little aerosol can of CLP that works just fine. The bottle of CLP I got while in the Army lasted me 20 years. I also have a quart bottle of Mobil 1 5w-20w from an oil change a couple of years ago with about 1/2" in the bottom that I use occasionally.

I need to get a little oil squirt can for the Mobil 1 so it's easier to dispense.

 

[DLS]

That's similar to Ed's Red,s concoction that has been used for years because it works

Google it for the recipe.

 

[No_Regerts]

Mobil 1 synthetic and Tetra grease for me, as lubricant. I use Hoppes gun oil and a brush, or a silicone cloth for the exterior finish.

 

[HaveGun]

Actually found a quality little oil squirt can that is made in America...

Amazon.com: 5in Rigid Spout Oiler: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: 5in Rigid Spout Oiler: Home Improvement

smile.amazon.com

 

[DLS]

Actually found a quality little oil squirt can that is made in America...

Amazon.com: 5in Rigid Spout Oiler: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: 5in Rigid Spout Oiler: Home Improvement

smile.amazon.com

I have a couple of those, they work great!

 

[E4mafia]

I just dip mine in KY.

Seems to do...

 

[ar addict]

I just dip mine in KY.

Seems to do...

WE are talking about firearms, not your gun.

 

[E4mafia]

WE are talking about firearms, not your gun.

Who said I wasn't talking about my firearms?

My bullets go ++ that much faster thanks to being slick and my magazines load that much easier cuz friction reduction. Granted it only last about maybe a magazine but it does work in a pinch.

 

[gmerkt]

Automotive lubricants are designed to deter a lot more wear that most firearms will ever have to withstand. ATF is more highly detergent than engine oil so might not be as apt to allow crud to collect. I haven't used engine oil nor ATF for firearms, not that I wouldn't. But I have other stuff; straight, light machine oils that have no additives. Those I use sparingly on semi auto pistols, revolvers and sporting arms. On the M1 Rifles, I use the "Grease, Rifle" that was made for them. In two formulations, the brown version and the lithium type. Also for the M1A's. For the AR's, I use LSA, generously.

One thing that I've found wondrous for the AR's is "Break Free CLP" which says it's a lubricant as well as a cleaner. I like it for cleaning out the inside of the bolt carrier. Which was always a chore for me until I discovered this product. It kinda melts the carbon out of there.

 

[TTSX]

waitwaitwait are you trying to tell me lubricants that are designed to work on high speed moving parts with occasional heavy loading in freezing to hot temps might work in a......... gun?

 

[ar addict]

Who said I wasn't talking about my firearms?

Maybe I'm dipping the wrong thing in KY

 

[deadeye]

Well what else would ya use on your M1?

Astroglide works and it's water soluble so cleanups quick and easy just like........not to mention it works for resizing brass too.

 

[hisokas]

Could try out Mobil 1 oil and grease mixture. I haven't tried it myself as I'm still trying to get rid of my Hoppes and Breakfree stuff.

 

[SUPER X]

I have some Turbine oil that works great and holds up well.

 

[P7M13]

I have some Turbine oil that works great and holds up well.

Jet Oil II
Love that stuff just for all the Kali warnings printed on it.

 

[mkwerx]

I'm using a bottle of 20W dino juice for lube. That's it. Works on everything I own.

 

[Stomper]

I have used Breakfree CLP (almost exclusively) since '85 (or so).... sans that, spit and determination.... sans that, my urine hours after eating a greasy pork sandwich served from a dirty ashtray.