bluethunder1962
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M7 we must think alike. I love moble 1. I have been using it in all my trucks forever.
ATF is good for drills and files when using them for alum.
ATF is good for drills and files when using them for alum.
there is a Teflon-silicone lube made by Ford that is simply amazing
M7 we must think alike. I love moble 1. I have been using it in all my trucks forever.
ATF is good for drills and files when using them for alum.
That's not true. ATF has a very high detergent content, much higher than motor oil. It also has additives to increase it's shear strength, which allows it to leave a thinner and more consistent coating over metal surfaces. This is what causes the anticorrosion qualities to be high in ATF.Transmission fluid has less (in some cases a lot less) of all of these anti-corrosion, EP/AW, and dispersant/detergent additives
Well, that's not really a "fair" comparison. Automotive oils have to deal with conditions no gun ever, ever, EVER has to operate under and often must keep that up for years at a time.I seriously doubt anyone here would use gun oil in their engine, why should it be any different the other way around.
Well, that's not really a "fair" comparison.
Most auto oils won't harm plastics and polymers. There are as many plastic and polymer parts in engines as there are guns now days.^ I do wonder if the additives/chemicals could degrade polymers over time. If people are putting these automotive oils on their poly guns.
Gear oil is for....gears. It is designed for metal to metal wear with very high shear force loadings
Walking Dead said:There are as many plastic and polymer parts in engines as there are guns now days.
Really? I'm sitting here trying to think of a current production vehicle that uses plastic or polymer as a major engine component and coming up blank.
Ahhh, I see, and you're absolutely right!and, in my opinion, auto oils are overkill for guns.
Yep. Not to mention transmissions which also have chains, guides, buffers, and many other internal parts made of plastics.Intake manifolds, valve covers, timing covers, oil pans, windage trays, timing chain guides, water pump impellers........there's a pretty extensive list these days.
You didn't really think these the gun company's come up with these fancy materials, coatings and processes did you? This stuff trickles down from aerospace and automotive.Really? I'm sitting here trying to think of a current production vehicle that uses plastic or polymer as a major engine component and coming up blank.
Yep, as do the lubricants.This stuff trickles down from aerospace and automotive
You aren't.I try not to out think engineers and gun designers and go with cleaners and lubes they prescribe and leave the automotive products to autos.