Quote Originally Posted by Lost River View Post
I don't buy "gun oil" or "gun cleaners".

Have not bought any in 20+ years. Used to get samples when I would go to schools, but I think I have worked my way through all of those. In my experience none of them worked any better than motor oil. For cleaning I use ATF (automatic transmission fluid) which has detergent in it and does a rather decent job. Clean with ATF, lube with regular motor oil and call it good.



I use 0W 20 in the winter for when the temps are below zero.




One quart of regular motor oil will last one heck of a long time and I just transfer some into smaller containers and use it as needed from the smaller containers.

Works for me.
GTL basestocks, like those found in Pennzoil Platinum, are highly respected for their resistance to high temperatures and friction reduction.


If I need to use motor oil as a firearms lubricant, that particular brand is my ''go to''.