Home Brew AR Lube & AR Lubrication

The first part of this video demonstrates how I make my Home Brew AR15 Lubricant aka "secret sauce".
The second part demonstrates how I lubricate an AR in 2 ways.
Lubrication directions begin @ 5:05

[@bearlylegal1737]

I definitely clicked on this video cause I thought Siracha was going to replace my lubricants, I've been bamboozled.

[@HSolo7]

lmao, same

[@Justplainbill]

Haha me too!

[@organic1776]

Unreal

[@markjordan348]

I'll bet it goes really well with crayons!

[@bearlylegal1737]

@@markjordan348 crayons smell nice in my mouth.

[@jamses23]

Chad: Sriracha is not a lubricant. Clearly you’ve never put to much on a burrito and had it “lubricate” your insides over the next of couple days.

[@fdsman]

You must have an incredibly weak stomach, I eat things with copious amounts of Sriracha on it weekly and my stools are normal.

[@jamses23]

@@fdsman It’s strange because I grew up eating lots of spicy Mexican food but sriracha has never agreed with me. 😂

[@masterxiong7368]

😂

[@atranimecs]

Try some Ardvark sauce and come back to me.

[@tylerreis7627]

You put sriracha on burritos? 🤔

[@PolenarTactical]

Wait, are you telling me i need to lube my AR?

[@masterq449]

only after using a oil can suppressor

[@dothwalrus370]

@Polenar Tactical, you don't have any ARs.

[@HeadShotPR]

​@@dothwalrus370Lmao

[@jesse3024]

Lol

[@Phantom8589]

Only if you drive it like you stole it 😂

[@patrickd4699]

You need a sticker that says "School of the American Rifle HOT SAUCE" on that bottle.

[@Demigod3331]

And a shirt says "This is not your father's Sriracha."

[@harveynailbanger]

Lol, sotar soup...

[@sciji3118]

Sotar-acha? Missed opportunity.

[@frijoli9579]

Wow, that is way more than I ever used. Not because I am cheap but because I would have thought that extremely excessive.

[@m118lr]

Yeah, same here. I thought QUITE a bit excessive...sure beats running it dry though

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

Watch Larry Vickers vid where he submerged a Beretta 92 and ar15 in oil pulls it out and fires it. You can't over lube your gun. Just like your girlfriend keep her good and wet ready for action

[@GruntBurger]

@@thedeathwobblechannel6539 You can over lube, but I think people misunderstand... if you use so much that all it's doing is pouring off and collecting dust, it's too much. Just oil won't harm function, but it can be harmful in certain environments, and wet lubes like oil don't stay put for long anyway.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

@@GruntBurger I agree. We just need find our happy medium for the climate where we live

[@john-paulsilke893]

On range when I was in the army our range officer would walk by and pour CLP in our actions while shooting. And I do mean pour. 1/2 oz each sometimes more essentially during auto fire drills.

[@egonpax]

As an Asian and a firearms enthusiast I approve of that Sriracha bottle

[@cfltitan]

It's from Vietnam correct?

[@tizben]

@@cfltitan correct

[@lecherojr]

@@cfltitan it’s made in a California

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@lecherojrNow that it's vaporware in 2023, my wife didn't believe me when I told her that.

[@jindewolf7784]

Lordy lord, I thought I ran my AR's wet. You put me to shame good sir.

[@gunsandcommissions]

Same. I feel like a cheap bastard now lol.

[@pure2strokepower]

@@Years-mv6wi GreeeeeeEeeeeEEEEEEEeeeAaaaasy!

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

“You’re the dipstick.” Lol. I like the idea of mixing high temp grease and synth oil. Great video, thank you!

[@ARluvr1]

I’ve used straight motor oil for years, but this will be made asap. Awesome video.

[@markh2715]

synthetic motor oil is all i use and a quart lasts 10 years

[@jamesfrantz6810]

I switched to plumcrazy grease and oil (aka penn grease) a year ago. NASA had it designed for the shuttle carrier bearing surfaces and tracks which are exposed to rocket blast heat/fire, rolling pressure, and environmental corrosion in Florida/Houston. PENN bought the patent, but I confirmed through email with their engineers that it will exceed the needs in a firearm, in fact they sold a firearm version that was pre-mixed, but stopped when penn bought the patent. Thank you for continued expertise and guidance!

[@gnarl12]

Neat

[@Error-5478]

Isn't Penn grease for fishing reels and stuff?

[@07zx6stunter]

where did you buy plum crazy grease at.. I cant find it anywhere and the X-1R company no longer sells it on their website..

[@07zx6stunter]

@@Error-5478 yes PENN grease is for fishing about 30$ for a tube of it..

[@datboi__]

So any update on where to find this or alternatives?

[@DC4EVA]

Neen using this for about 2 years!! Zero problems even use in hand guns, all my friends now use it to, thanks chad!!

[@two23rem]

This video was unknowingly sponsored by Sriracha hot Chili Sauce.

[@tylerlondon5052]

If someone can make a sriracha that works as a gun lube they deserve a Nobel Prize.

[@denbo74]

I first picked up this concept from a very old James Yeager video. I was searching KZbin for high round AR lubricants for a class I was talking. He recommended applying the red grease and following up during the day with mobile 1. My rifle felt like it was in ball bearings and I did it ever since. After seeing this video I premix

[@internetuser1324]

Just brewed up a giant batch of this myself while watching. I luckily had a ton of leftover needle point applicator bottles from a different job i did a couple years ago so now I’ll end up with basically 24 separate 2oz bottles 😂 only used it so far on handguns as i intend to solvent off the ballistol from my rifles before i commit to this recipe, but after 250-300 rds through my factory glock 19 it easily stays where i want it, much more so than most commercial alternatives that cost 10x the price

[@internetuser1324]

Thanks for the highlight! Any chance i could get your opinion on the KE slt-1??

[@joshuarivera428]

I just made some of this with super tech multi purpose red grease in the small tub, and full synthetic 5w30..I IMMEDIATELY noticed a HUGE difference in how the parts move together. I'm in Florida so it'll never get cold here. Thanks Chad!!

[@hitetrain388jeep8]

Another outstanding video. Thank you. I use a 50/50 blend of Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 and Lucas oil treatment. A stickier version of yours, with about the same consistency. Best I’ve ever found with 100% suppressed and/or heavy fire schedule.

[@ReticentIndignation]

Color me intrigued. That is as wet and lubed as I've ever seen an AR. The concoction is simple and seemingly as effective as any I've seen sold. Thank you for your wisdom!

[@sl66ICEcuba]

There's your problem! Your rifle is burning oil (pulls charging handle back to see oil is at the bottom of the two markers). Time to top her up before your next range trip

[@greasysteve5671]

Underrated comment

[@project86xero]

Your lubricant is cloudy and smells foul so you need a lub job asap. Also your gas rings need replaced and your gas tube is leaking. I recommend a full overhaul. That'll be $556.45 chump... I mean sir.

[@raydobratz6349]

I did notice more smoke then normal recently.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

ROFL!

[@xxsenoxx]

🤣🤣🤣

[@victorcoots3802]

Thanks so much for your information. I went down this evening and began creating my own mix. I mixed it as follows: 200ml 0W-20 Supertech Full Synthetic oil and 2.5oz of Mobil 1 Synthetic grease. Viscosity is very close to that of honey as you suggest.

[@DET_C0RD]

I’ve always been curious if I should use grease or oil. Never thought about using both but I’m definitely going start doing it that way now. Thanks for the info as always! I’m a younger guy and new to this game so I find your videos extremely helpful.

[@Desertdweller1965]

I had a Desert Eagle when they first came out (a Stainless .45mag for $700) I had to add high heat motor oil to lube it. Another dude did a test, Mobil oil was the best for storage.

[@brandonrose4388]

I started using grease a few years back for my semi autos.. but I mixed my oil and grease inadvertently once and was like holy crap this is perfect lol.. I was a weapons repairmen in the army so proper lube was huge ... so I started figuring out the best way lube .. I tend to stear away from straight oil because overtime it runs off of your firearm and they will go dry in storage over time. But I make sure to use oil in the small parts and springs you don't want then to get tacky and stick.

[@chipsterb4946]

Somewhere along the way I picked up the idea of oil it if it spins but grease it if it slides. Fast moving parts, like the bolt carrier, will shed oil very quickly. Try putting oil on the op rod of an M1A - it disappears! I use a combination of light grease and CLP on different locations. Sear engagement surfaces, hammer hooks, and the top of a hammer where the slide or BCG runs over it get grease. Rails get grease too. Oil other places. It’s very important to make sure that your oil and grease play nice together. I can’t remember what combination it was, but one mix turned into little shit balls with carbon. I tossed that grease. (The oil was fine.)

[@texasviking1]

This is damn near exactly how I’ve been lubricating my rifles for many years👍🏻. Very good video.

[@tonym6854]

Just found your channel and I love it. Built a few AR's and wish I'd have discovered this earlier. Kudos to the best channel 👏

[@Mr.T711]

I made a small batch since I had all the supplies on the shelf in my shop. Nice inexpensive brew if you normally have the materials around. Thanks for sharing.

[@markk7509]

Not criticizing, but you used more lube in 5 minutes than I did in 20 years in the army.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

@@JesusDisciple916 Its a machine. I run mine wet also but he has his reasons.

[@Thejbsmith1969]

I'm (jokingly) criticizing. Why don't you dip it in a vat, holding by the sight? Don't forget to let it marinate overnight, and let all that goodness soak into the metal. Oh, do you have to wear a splash guard like you were in the front row of a Gallagher concert to fire it the first few times? OK, I think Im done now. Have fun, kids!

[@jqmachgunner2577]

Just curious, did your MOS deal with guns, machinery, vehicles, bombs, toilet paper or just paperwork?

[@OddBallPerformance]

@@charlesbukowski9836 Slopped? They do need lube, but they don't need tons of it. They need a good application of it in a few key spots. Too much lube, especially in parts that don't actually need it, can create additional carbon buildup.

[@mattpeacock5208]

My drill instructors would have snatched me up for using that much. Edit: actually for field use they would have us take the bolt out, give it a quick spray with CLP, then put it together, spray the whole BCG with CLP and shake off the excess, so a thin coat is on everything. Still less than this pink sloppy mess.

[@jimmykrause6643]

I've been using this and "Ed's Red" for decades in my AR's, shotguns and pistols. About 7 years ago I switched to Slip2000 EWL, Mil-tech, Go Juice, CherryBalmz and other lubricants only to come full circle back to synthetic motor oil and grease. I let the internet influence my decision instead of sticking with what worked and it only lead to having to juice up my guns more frequently with more expensive products, or paying up to 6 times the price for little bottles of grease that would get me through 5 or 6k rounds. Thank you Chad for validating something that's been a sore point for me since switching.

[@CarlPapa88]

(No AR, yet) Noob here. Thanks for the preventative advice.

[@boeginus6732]

I did the same thing. TW26B and Strike hold were the only ones that I actually liked, but the price per ounce is too absurd to justify using full time.

[@1980Baldeagle]

Similar, I have used Ed's Red. I also like my similar recipe of mobile 1, transmission fluid, acetone. Great for cleaning and cheap. Add lanolin for an extended life lube.

[@jasonstewart8363]

I also like the Eds red blend. I dont use it on everything though. I like it for heavy moving parts like slide rails on handguns, AK bolt carrier and so forth. Other smaller parts and internals with less friction, I use CLP. For ARs I use CLP all the way around as its more of a light oil application.

[@andrew_the_machinist]

Absolutely enjoy your videos. Very informative. Re: Your "apology" video.... there's nothing wrong with honest reviews. I watch you to get YOUR opinion. Even if it hurts a little when you dis a product or brand I favor. As long as its an objective viewpoint based on mechanical or operational integrity, it needs to be heard. Keep it up, the community needs you and your expertise and knowledge. Much love, Andrew

[@GnSmith85]

Currently in gunsmith classes and wow never realized I wasn’t lubricating properly. Love the videos, I’m learning so much from them!

[@istach1]

could you walk through what mistakes you were making. interested what you may have learned that i dont know

[@biggaywizard]

I'm a world class bicycle mechanic, lubricating those small moving parts, especially aluminum parts and titanium parts is crucial. I can tell you horror stories of parts eating themselves because of friction or two indifferent metals bond on a molecular level and they physically will not come apart no matter how hot or cold you get them. So seeing this level of detail is refreshing. My friends think I'm insane when I clean and lube my guns but you can fell the difference when you're at the range or pulling them apart.

[@boxlid214]

I've been wanting to try Rock n Roll Gold, that stuff is awesome lube and doesn't attract all the moon dust. Lasts well over 500mi on my tour bike chain riding all weather and dusty crushed limestone trails

[@GiveMeThatCake]

This was cool as hell to watch. Thanks for the upload and information

[@anthonyrichard461]

I heavily lube my BCG slide rails and cam pin. My guns run great. Had a young local indoor range guy take one of my AR's part recently to inspect for a feed problem and he freaked out and told my he would never put that much lube. I just smiled. Only thing I would say is that in a very dusty sandy area (the Middle East) or desert areas dust and sand are attracted and will adhere to a wet gun. Keep the dust cover closed and keep a magazine in the mag well to minimize dust /sand infiltration.

[@Carranza1911]

Your by far my favorite gun KZbin channel. Is full of good information keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@jamesheath831]

Another excellent, informative, and extremely useful video. Thank you.

[@JeezUriah]

Video was exceptionally educational as this rifle loves to be cleaned and then lubed lots as opposed to some other designs. M1 Carbines are similar in this regard. Just wanted to mention thanks!

[@BoostedFrancisco]

Since you mentioned in a previous video that you’re not a fan of scraping AR bolts to clean carbon build up, I would love to see your cleaning process! Thanks for all the info you share btw.

[@2fathomsdeeper]

Should be a bottle of Frank's! Put that s#it on everything! One trick from AK's: Polish the bottom of the carrier and hammer face with an Arkansas stone where they rub. Really smooths the action and makes it feel like glass.

[@Ted-F-Strassburg-III]

Finally got around to making some of this last night. Will be investing into a mixing attachment for a hand drill to make future batches. One qt of the 0-W40 with One tub of the synthetic grease was around $20 here in MI. Waiting for real cold temps to proof the viscosity out for vehicle carry. Thank you for sharing this, great way to save money for more important things like training.

[@joecaine55]

Nice, I'm in Michigan too and am about to make this sauce as well, just need the grease. Was it the 16oz tub for this ratio? Thanks 🤙🏽

[@JoeyMo973]

So how did viscosity work out for ya this winter? MI seems like a good place for cold weather case study

[@petergriffin383]

So it's been a year, any updates on the homebrew grease?

[@ryanw1223]

Tell us

[@williammoore6952]

I mixed much more oil then one tube of grease to 1 quart of oil. But that's me. It takes a lot of oil to thin the grease out to a honey thickness. Thanks William

[@nattybumpo4384]

Despite the hysterical reaction this video got, I went ahead and mixed up my own. Thanks Chad, this really is great stuff. I reserved a needle bottle of just oil for direct application to points where I don't want the mix. It takes a lot of courage these days to offer any suggestions about lubing peoples pets. Discourse has lost any pretense of civility, shout it down, tear it down, burn it down seems to be the way of the times. Off to the store to get my official SOTAR Sriracha bottle.....Merry Christmas

[@Killianwsh]

Brilliant use of the Sriracha bottle in the thumbnail! I was like "Wait! What?" Thanks for taking the time to teach!

[@pfootball6363]

My dad got a new shotgun for deer hunting several years ago. First hunt it was about 40s or so. He shot a deer. All good. Next year second season it was in the teens. He went to try to shoot a deer and click. Racked that one out. Next shell click. Racked that one out and 3rd one finally went bang. Next year first season anotherwarmer year and no problems. Second season cold again and another click. I finally took a look at it and found it the lubricant that was in the bolt was gumming up in the cold and slowing down the firing pin. I sprayed that out with some CLP and he hasn't had a problem since for the last 5 years or so.

[@GenX-Grampa]

ATF is good also. It has a lot of detergents and helps clean as well. As a mechanic I’ve replaced a quart of ATF for a quart of motor oil to clean dirty/sludged crankcases. (ATF as in Automatic Transmission Fluid and NOT the federal agency of gun tyrants!)

[@harveynailbanger]

I used to use straight mobil 1 and just literally soak my bcg then clean up the bolt face. It actually works pretty well. It just didnt stick around long though. And with wood furnitured guns you have to store muzzle down to keep the oil out of the wood. Chads addition of the grease makes it stick and stay around ,but is easy to clean... i tried it and am sold. Good stuff Chad. 👍also a touch of just plain grease on the buffer spring quiets them down a bunch. Cheers..

[@lesliestar6344]

I'm big on lubing ALL moving parts ALSO! 25 years+ as a machinist & built rifle's for a living! The second rifle (wife's) you lubed, reminded me of Larry Vicker's video some year's back where he dropped the rifle in a tub, & filled it with Castrol. Pulled it out & ran it!! Nuff said!!

[@ReubenOaks84]

Always learning something from watching your videos. Thank you

[@ratedRF]

“You’re the dipstick.” No wiser words have ever been spoken to me.

[@Revelation22_5]

My ARs probably have a few drops of lube each. After watching this video I’m now going to re oil. This guy always seems like the most knowledge person so if he’s running it wet I probably need to be.

[@MrJohnylompoc]

It is a wet platform because it shits where it eats, dumping hot carbon and fouling into the enclosed confines of the upper. More lube allows it to flow away from crucial areas and keep moving.

[@the_langss]

Thanks for the Video...I've been using the Mobil 1 for about 10yrs now....I found it to be very good at staying where its put while still (as you said) migrating to other areas. I don't use as much as you showed in the Video, since its been my experience that it really never goes away. The other nice thing about it, cleanup is very easy, and then just reapply.

[@branned]

I like homemade "Ed's Red" for cleaning weapons for mass cleaning and it's dirt cheap. I only use the 4 main ingredients, not the 5th small ingredient. In three decades in the Army and three combat tours I never saw anyone use as much lube as you are showing.

[@wanderingcalamity360]

I was thinking the same thing. If he was using that in the desert, that thing would be caked with sand.

[@joemoment-o1275]

I am shocked... You use the same type of grease, same oiling areas, EVERYTHING. Makes me feel ALLOT better about my rifle care. 15:00 😲 it's like you're in my house. 18:11 cycle the action a few times works the grease and bearing surfaces. 👌

[@john-paulsilke893]

Everyone complains about my first very smoky magazines because while I don’t detail clean very much I do lube like a maniac. My guns safes are a wet mess and I absolutely have to hang my wood stock guns barrel down or I’d ruin them.

[@toynazi]

I started using synthetic oil a few months ago. Best thing I have tried and I have tried A LOT!

[@user-hz4zy2df8z]

Good info. It is 7 f here. I mix it a little thinner. Been using this basic setup for 20 years. It Works!

[@baruch1hashem]

Keep that bottle of Siracha out your pantry..lol

[@damonbindock5639]

@@airlinepilot25 that's at the end of this video again

[@Steve_Solomon]

For people wanting to know the ratio for mixing, I was able to achieve the same consistency shown here by mixing 1qt of mobile one oil with one whole can of mobile one grease. Have a great day

[@nathanlanders4815]

What kind of oil? 5w-30, 0w-20, etc...

[@Steve_Solomon]

@@nathanlanders4815 5w-30

[@john-paulsilke893]

I’m exposed to -40 a couple months of the year. I lost a .40 cal Glock to this extreme a couple ago. I’m thinking of trying this out but with a lower percentage of grease for winter. My summers get much warmer obviously.

[@Indefatigable222]

How/what did you do to mix it? Did you heat up the grease at all?

[@Steve_Solomon]

@@Indefatigable222 I added them together in a 1 gallon bag and squished them around until it was mixed even

[@dingbat8750]

More lubing than a San Francisco back alley party !!

[@cfltitan]

😂😂😂😂

[@Justplainbill]

I literally laughed out loud!

[@CCain-gl5fe]

🤔🤔😂😂😂😂😂

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

I've been using this exact recipe for several years. I don't recall where I got the recipe, but it works great! I carry a "repurposed" eye drop bottle filled with a slightly thinner version in the stock of my AR.

[@hansenm2864]

Thanks for the video. Just mixed up a batch to try out with my builds up here in New England (CT). 👍🇺🇸

[@akmarksman]

I know what I'm going to do when I run out of Tri-Flow CLP. Great video 👌

[@CorwinBos]

I use Mobile One 5w30 here is Wisconsin, year around, no issues. I use a little dab of Aeroshell on the bolt cam pin. Never thought of mixing them. Great vid.

[@onseki1774]

That 604 lower build is so sick, love the gray finish with the space age mk2 upper.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

I've been using synthetic oil for years. A variation of "Ed's Red". never considered using a grease with it. I'm gonna try this. Glad to see someone else lube the buffer spring. A side note. I've seen where certain "special lubes that smell nice" are coconut oil based. I tried it. 500rds later the stuff was still there and good. Carbon came off with no issue. made a good carbon remover for the bore. the high dollar lubes work. They keep the guns running....and the back pockets of the companies who make them :)

[@Error-5478]

Call me crazy, but I really enjoyed mixing this stuff. Almody therapeutic in a way.. Plus the red was pretty enough that I used a glass jar with a seal lid and just left it on my desk since it was rather pleasing. Also it works better than any other lubricant I've ever tried. No more sticky bolt for my ar.

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

Great video I’ve been using synthetic car oil for years Years ago I had a bunch of pistol Smith work done by Teddy Jacobson out sugar land Texas. He told me to use synthetic motor oil years ago great video thank you for Sharing tricks of the trade. I think that David Tubbs is stainless but I think he put some kind of coding over it I have a couple in my rifles but I have a lightweight one for my 300 blackout thanks again as always top notch info.

[@jerand8767]

Never thought about adding grease, usually just used the motor oil. Excellent tip

[@wgaswyt]

This video is prayers answered. I also love sriracha, but I’ll dump the sauce for some lube. What a great video too being so generous with it. No need to be neat and clean.

[@Jdowling357]

I’ve been using leftover synthetic motor oil for my ar oil for a while (the half a quart or so not used when changing my oil ) . More than good enough to protect moving metal engine parts , figured it was just fine for an ar

[@smtbigelow]

Exactly, no reason to over complicate things.

[@rickmoss7040]

I have been running Mobil 1 synthetic as my gun oil for probably 10 years.....

[@RailwayTroubadour]

Is the petroleum odor prominent?

[@greensheen8759]

The 0w20 stuff only has a very faint smell. The heavier oils smell more. It's great for gun oil as well for tools and keeping metal from rusting

[@THPOOKY]

Same here, I use what's left from my vehicles oil changes.

[@nondescriptstraightwhitema6138]

I have been using full synthetic gear oil... I started using it after I tried tig welding some mild steel that had some of it on it... that oil laughed at the welds. Couldn't burn it off

[@greensheen8759]

@@nondescriptstraightwhitema6138 it's good stuff! Super stinky from the anti wear additives though

[@neil2945]

Thanks for your time and all you teach me it's appreciated

[@thomasbaker9787]

I just made some, thanks for sharing this! No more buying expensive tiny bottles of oil for me!

[@slinkyrobb]

Glad to know i have been lubricating my equipment properly all these years. My friends always told me I was using way too much lube and tried convincing me grease was a bad idea. I never had a weapon related malfunction other than basic wear parts so I never saw the need to change. For grease I used tw25b but I do get tired of how expensive it is and apply mobil 1 to other areas unless its freezing cold then I use less grease and more oil

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

Grease is a bad idea if there’s to much because it will attract all the fouling

[@mikee1891]

Same - Red Lithium Grease to lube any surface that shows wear 99% of the time. In the winter I'll add some motor oil. In my experience, ARs need to be run WET. Grease is great in that it stays put and keeps lubricating after oil gets flushed away. I clean with Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. MOST "gun lubes" are snake oil / repurposed automotive lubricants.

[@leoashrae4199]

I've been using LSA (on M16, M4, and AR rifles) since 1968. It works great, never let me down and I still have a case of it that I bought from the Army Navy for a song. BTW: I like the way you lubricate the gun in your first example (your lub goes on just like LSA). It's exactly as I was taught, way back "in country"... and IT WORKS! Oh, and I've stopped using flat buffer springs. I've had two of them "bunch up" on me. Went back to Colt mil-spec springs and never had another problem. Seems folks are paying extra for troubles with some of these accessories.

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

Sprinco springs for the win.

[@LeverPhile]

LSA is the bees knees.

[@johnwitherell6662]

Did you follow the TM for application or were you taught differently in country?

[@leoashrae4199]

@@johnwitherell6662 No TM, Just followed the instructions of MSgt. Haynes. He was half way through his second tour when I got in country the first time. The kind of man an FNG should listen to...

[@fpav4049]

Thanks, I've been under lubing my AR's and going to get a mix going ASAP. I still can't get over dipping the carrier or globing it on to such an extent like in the video. Old dogs can still learn new tricks.

[@mikemorgan9614]

Long awaited video!!! This is great!

[@leonardosilver9578]

I have been using aeroshell aircraft motor oil on all my guns and it works wonders. Never thought about mixing it with grease, I will try that next time!

[@shawnmoorshead9135]

Thank you for all the great vids. Love your chsnnel.

[@johnparker9139]

I’ve never seen anyone lube a bolt that much before. Thanks for the great knowledge

[@grunt167]

I was hoping it was a gun lube and a hot sauce for my home made burritos.

[@unclebob540i3]

That's for when the in-laws visit!

[@rhubarbpie2027]

"It's a floor wax!" "No, it's a dessert topping, you cow!

[@bearjew05]

I use a light coat of bearing grease inside the charging handle. It really helps the bolt when you run suppresed. I'm going to try this.

[@CoryHobbs2178]

You're the best Chad! I've using Mobile 1 synthetic and CV2 Red moly and mixing it up just like that. Looks like mine could be a little thinner though. It works fantastic!

[@juanguerrero9128]

I just saw the video and asked if 1% moly grease would work. Seems I got an answer by scrolling down. 👍👍

[@shitcreekwarrior8794]

I was on the fence about doing this. But once I saw you apply the grease I realized it would be an awesome way to cut down on the buffer spring noise when charging the firearm. I use some gun lube on my spring but this grease would do wonders.

[@trev1388]

Their's no such thing as an over lubed BCG, just an under wiped one.

[@tcarr1]

Based on his version of lubed vs mine, clearly, your statement is accurate. I now have a different definition and visual reference of what "run wet" looks like.

[@FaceFaction]

@@tcarr1 How many times must you wipe it clean, every time you hold it upright lol.

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014]

I mixed up a batch the day after watching this and I'm sold. It makes everything smoother and Walmart sells a condiment bottle I put it in for a buck that has a pointed plastic tip applicator similar to the one in the video

[@tylerlondon5052]

I do the same thing with oil and marine grease. What's important to me is getting it as thin as possible without creeping. Perfect balance between longevity and "Action hygeine." Only difference is I don't put it anywhere metal does not contact metal. I'm fairly conservative with lubing. Once grease starts squeezing out between moving parts I see no benefit to keep adding more. I use oil to creep in between pins and the lower. I live in San Antonio so I keep it at a mayonaise consistency. I put mine in an eye dropper for easy transport. Looking forward to winter testing. I'll leave the rifle outside in 30ish degress for a few hours and do a mag dump. If it can manage that I say it's fine. In Alaska I'd obviously go thinner. P.S. I did the math about 15 years ago and I think at the time Hoppe's #9 was $800/gallon.

[@danielreyes7297]

I’m from San Antonio also and I love this guys vids

[@johnlong384]

I could never understand why they use a few drops only and am glad to have found your video and yes, I am feeling much better now when soaking the parts in plenty of the slick stuff - take care!

[@TheSRL2]

That's fine for everyday use but if you're going to be out where it's dusty or dirty or not going to be able to clean it for a long time, all this grease and oil is going to a track all kinds of gunk and end up fouling up your system. I keep mine oiled nicely but not overdone and if I go to the range I'll throw a little more oil or grease on it, But I don't want it attracting a bunch of crap in a defense situation.

[@johnlong384]

Thanks!

[@thecocooreo]

My OCD just went into overdrive lol, but I'm definitely going to use some of this "secret sauce"! thanks Chad

[@HaroldTheSloth]

I've long been a fan of using cheap wheel bearing grease as a lube. It never once occurred to me that I could thin it with motor oil. I whipped up a batch in my garage, and I absolutely love this concept. Easy to apply with a syringe, gives rifles and handguns a slick feel, and it stays put. I also don't have to worry about evaporation like I would with a typical oil. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheUniversalEyes]

That's what I did, used some $7.99 Valvoline red grease, mixed it with some 0w30 synthetic, got it to a nice honey consistency, seems to work great.

[@37gdog]

@@TheUniversalEyes But does it evaporate quickly? Lucus gun oil works great internally, but it's gone from my carry gun in a matter of days.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

@@37gdog I don't notice any evaporation. Evaporation usually happens when you have solvents or carrier compounds that flash off from evaporation.

[@mattandrews8528]

@@37gdog Oil shouldn’t evaporate lol so it’s being either worn off or is drippin off. Sounds like ya need a thicker consistency

[@vicsmith4090]

Mobil1 bearing grease synthetic ant cheap I use it on my m1a works great on gun and bolt roller bearing

[@musician445]

My grandfather always told me, when working on anything mechanical, nothing ever broke because of too much lubricant. I definitely thought it was weird hearing people say you didn't need to clean an AR, but i was confusing that with thinking that included not lubing it also. I'm glad to hear from a professional that AR's need lubrication just like anything else mechanical, and that being generous is okay. A1 instructor Chad!

[@musician445]

@@davidstoner2864 Potentially, but the AR is designed to be a relatively sealed system. If dirt is getting in there anyway, i'd rather it have lube than not. Plus i've heard this argument before, but never seen someone quantify lube actually causing a malfunction due to extra dirt being attracted. I feel like this is just theory, could be wrong though.

[@willgriffin3490]

Nothing worse than a dry weapon. Great video! I'm mixing up a batch as soon as my CLP runs out.

[@burnnxs]

Cutting bearing grease with 0w is working great. Thanks sir!

[@oldschooljack3479]

I still use CLP because I have it. And I learned the wetter I run my BCG, the easier it is to clean up after a range session... Down inside the carrier where the bolt tail sits and the bolt tail itself... The carbon doesn't bake on, stays soft enough to wipe right off.

[@jackal2001a]

Been using strait mobil 1 for a long time for lube on pistols and ar-15s.

[@robertbryant4718]

Another great video Clandestine! One day I'll get to one of your classes.

[@marcomendoza77]

love the patch. just found your channel love the info

[@tuksonrider]

Thanks for the tip! As a bicyclist mechanic, I have tubs of White Lightening Crystal Grease, no Mobil 1 (cheaper too). I'll give that a try. White Lightening is a non-toxic, odorless, biodegradable, food grade grease with a slightly higher operating temp range than Mobil 1.

[@charmkenpo]

"There's no dipstick on the gun. You are the dipstick." Lord Chad rules.

[@SHOKona-wp4vr]

Just got my materials and can't wait to mix and use!!!

[@Thejbsmith1969]

"Buttery smooth".. awesome quote, and very apropos .

[@MrSGL21]

its true though, i made a small batch with royale purple synthetic motor oil and superlube sythetic grease. i then lubed my 92fs. the slide operates like its on roller bearings. the stuff stays put and doesn't migrate and even after 5 months it hasn't dried out either.

[@jeremyvis395]

SOTAR Morale Patch Idea: Pink Sriracha bottle with the words "You Are The Dipstick". Great video!

[@cub3dgrafit325]

The motor oil may also work to help keep the gun cleaner as well due to the detergents mixed into the oil

[@mikee1891]

I bought some larger syringes that I filled with Red Lithium Grease to lube my ARs. A large syringe would work perfect for this homebrew lube. Great video!

[@wb2242]

Good video, I was always curious what you use. I fell in love with LSAT, for whatever that stands for- Mk19 40mm grease, while deployed. CLP clings to dust like a mofo. Then I lived in AZ and continued using LSAT.... then I moved to MN and used LSAT, and until the gun warmed up, I'd get failures because it was so thick. I didn't bother trying to thin it- I just got a gun oil. I was literally in the process of buying more and was like "I wonder what SOTAR uses", so I checked to see if you had a video on it- and here we are.