leon1333 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 What is the preferred weight of synthetic oil. I used some 0w20 the other day and it seemed to work fine. Is there a reason to use a heavier oil? I use it on open (compensated) and limited 9mm guns. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I use it almost exclusively. Don't know of a reason to use heavier but, heavier wouldn't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 heavier=more viscosity=better, to a large degree. Stay below 80w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) 0-40 because that is what I have in the garage. More zinc too. Works great, but I am sure others would also. Edited August 29, 2016 by Yeti zinc comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I use M1 5/30 cuz I have a ton of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A4ME Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I use the left over drips from my 1 qt and 5 qt jugs from the car/truck oil/filter changes. I set the jugs at an angle for a few days then pour what will pour out into a 1 qt bottle and refill my little plastic squeeze bottles from that. What weight? Whatever I put in a vehicle. 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40. I don't think the guns can tell the difference, and it's all mixed together in the 1 qt. bottle anyway. I've been using mostly Mobil 1 for about 7 or 8 years now. Works great. If it will protect/lube my car engine at 6,000 rpm it'll work on my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hello: Use 0W40 for winter and 15W50 for summer. A little Red Line assemble lube on the link. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Shell Rotella T-6 5W/40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon1333 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I bought a quart for $5 and it has lasted years. I bought a needle oiler to help control its application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Mobil 1 V Twin 20w-50w is my choice and it performs perfectly as a 'heavy' lube for the barrel/bushing/frame rails on my handguns and for the BCG on my ARs. Being a synthetic, without petroleum, it doesn't carbonize under heat and pressure. It just stays "lube". It was designed for air cooled motorcycle engines.. which is exactly what a handgun is. It's thick enough to stay where you put it. And, an inexpensive quart bottle is almost a lifetime supply. I don't use it as a 'fine lube" for trigger parts... but for everything else it's hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagoRed Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I finally got some needle Oilers and ass ok. As I'm out of slip 2000 I'm gonna try the Mobil 1. I think the slip 2k is a little too thin and I have gone to slide guide except for the things I can't reach in a field strip red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I use 0-20, works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon1333 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 i have also been using 0w20 in the summer (Louisiana) and no issues so far. guns run great and i have to wipe off old lube to add new lube. i field strip mine every 500 rounds. making sure i wasn't damaging something in a long term perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsig03 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 5w-20. It's hot out here. [emoji12]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've always wanted to venture to using motor oil, but doesn't anyone have staining issues on their clothes? I run my systems wet, and occasionally use my shirt or shorts to wipe off my hands or top of slide. I know a towel would make life easier...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I use our host's Slide Glide (red lubricant) for my TruBor's. With any kind of oil, I used to be sprayed (and the C-More, too) with the oil. The Slide Glide stays in place and doesn't spray me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 oil is oil for the most part. Just don't run them dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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