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Tally XD · 06-03-2008, 07:31 PM

I have used Marvel Mystery Oil on my XD45 since the day I purchased it. Smells better than many gun oils do and its really light and not so sticky.

**AZXD** · 06-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Read this thread. Mobil-1 engine oil for gun lube???? It convinced me.

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Originally Posted by AZXD

Yea, I was being a little sarcastic when I mentioned Ed's Red. But, look at what's in it. A dirt cutting agent to clean, and a few things that provide protection to metals.

What is the purpose of any oil. It provides a microscopic film that prevents metal-to-metal contact (please skip the heat removal aspect. It's not an engine), and also acts a a barrier to moisture.

If the viscosity of the oil matches the environmental temperature extremes where it is being used, it should provide adequate protection.

I agree, they are making a killing selling this stuff. They spend money on marketing so we do not think of the obvious.

Heck, I really hadn't thought about this before, but I see no reason to NOT use a synthetic motor oil on a firearm. It is no different than the lithium grease I place in strategic locations.

imq707s,
Tell your friend he has at least one convert.
If I can dump the stuff in a car that costs more than all of my gun collection, why not dump it on a firearm.

**Se2002** · 06-03-2008, 08:24 PM

Mobile 1 is the bomb. Not to worry, works great.

SgtWKPII · 06-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Yes, that is all I use on my AR. Our armorer gave it to us because CLP was burning off and causing jams in hotter temps, the synthetic oil burns off at a lot higher temp.

**hower610** · 06-03-2008, 09:47 PM

Started using it on my guns. It is a synthetic oil so it is "clean" and a quart will last forever.

Bidah · 06-03-2008, 10:50 PM

I have used either Mobil 1, or Amsoil 0w-30 for quite a few years in my AR's, FAL's, pistols. Fantastic lube when it is -30 around here. The only other lube that I have used that works when it is that cold is FP-10 (now known as WeaponShield).

I also clean with Ed's Red as well. My mix is a little different, since I just use the Kero and ATF, and then add in 1/10th of Marvel Mystery Oil.

**hower610** · 06-03-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bidah

I have used either Mobil 1, or Amsoil 0w-30 for quite a few years in my AR's, FAL's, pistols. Fantastic lube when it is -30 around here. The only other lube that I have used that works when it is that cold is FP-10 (now known as WeaponShield).

I also clean with Ed's Red as well. My mix is a little different, since I just use the Kero and ATF, and then add in 1/10th of Marvel Mystery Oil.

What is Ed's Red?

Edit: Never mind, I did a search.

chupacabrachus · 06-04-2008, 12:06 AM

I've used 10w40 castro synth-blend before. Once I run out of rem-oil I'll be switching to Mobile 1 pure-synth. I've heard of people using automatic trans-fluid too.. makes sense to me.. transmissions are metal on metal high-temp parts.

vtachrn · 06-04-2008, 12:11 AM

Only thing I that I have used motor oil on has been the ram on my reloading press. I have read about people using ATF and motor oil, but have not seen any long term postings, or pics showing what the wear and tear looks like....

x_out86 · 06-04-2008, 02:18 AM

No way I would use it....Viscosity is too high and I am sure that any piece of dirt that gets near it, will more than gladly stick to it.

06-03-2008, 07:31 PM	#11
Tally XD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,395	I have used Marvel Mystery Oil on my XD45 since the day I purchased it. Smells better than many gun oils do and its really light and not so sticky. __________________ _________________________________________ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, one gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns." *-Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007* _________________________________________

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Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	Mobile 1 is the bomb. Not to worry, works great. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

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SgtWKPII XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warshington State Posts: 20,173 Blog Entries: 19	Yes, that is all I use on my AR. Our armorer gave it to us because CLP was burning off and causing jams in hotter temps, the synthetic oil burns off at a lot higher temp. __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ~Thomas Jefferson

06-03-2008, 09:47 PM	#15
hower610 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 1,368	Started using it on my guns. It is a synthetic oil so it is "clean" and a quart will last forever. __________________ A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. 1st Gen HS2K - SOLD *12 ga Mossberg 500* - SOLD *AR 15 build* *(Coleman Tyler lower & Del Ton upper)* - SOLD

06-03-2008, 10:50 PM	#16
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 704	I have used either Mobil 1, or Amsoil 0w-30 for quite a few years in my AR's, FAL's, pistols. Fantastic lube when it is -30 around here. The only other lube that I have used that works when it is that cold is FP-10 (now known as WeaponShield). I also clean with Ed's Red as well. My mix is a little different, since I just use the Kero and ATF, and then add in 1/10th of Marvel Mystery Oil. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

06-04-2008, 12:06 AM	#18
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,431	I've used 10w40 castro synth-blend before. Once I run out of rem-oil I'll be switching to Mobile 1 pure-synth. I've heard of people using automatic trans-fluid too.. makes sense to me.. transmissions are metal on metal high-temp parts.

06-04-2008, 12:11 AM	#19
vtachrn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 157	Mobil 1 Only thing I that I have used motor oil on has been the ram on my reloading press. I have read about people using ATF and motor oil, but have not seen any long term postings, or pics showing what the wear and tear looks like....

06-04-2008, 02:18 AM	#20
x_out86 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 553	No way I would use it....Viscosity is too high and I am sure that any piece of dirt that gets near it, will more than gladly stick to it. __________________ Hellen Keller: I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. Bruce Lee: Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

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