Does Oil ruin Ammo?PT.5🛢🤔

Published on June 8, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This experiment tests if submerging 9mm ammunition in Mobil 1 synthetic oil for 9 months ruins the gunpowder. Previous tests showed ammo survived shorter durations. Live fire testing of the 9-month soaked rounds in a Glock 17/19 resulted in all five rounds firing successfully without malfunctions, indicating modern ammunition is highly resistant to oil contamination.

Quick Summary

Modern 9mm ammunition submerged in Mobil 1 synthetic oil for 9 months remains functional. Live fire tests in a Glock showed all rounds fired successfully without malfunctions, debunking the myth that oil necessarily ruins gunpowder in contemporary ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Overview: Oil & Ammo Myth
  2. 00:15Previous Test Recap (Up to 3 Months)
  3. 00:219-Month Oil Soak Test Setup
  4. 00:39Live Fire Test: 9-Month Soaked Ammo
  5. 00:49Conclusion & Future 12-Month Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 9mm ammunition be ruined by submerging it in motor oil?

According to a 9-month test submerging 9mm ammo in Mobil 1 synthetic oil, modern ammunition remains functional. All rounds fired successfully in a Glock after the prolonged oil exposure, indicating oil does not necessarily ruin the gunpowder.

How long can ammunition be submerged in oil before it fails?

In tests conducted by Collapse N Protect, 9mm ammunition submerged in Mobil 1 synthetic oil for up to 9 months continued to function. Previous tests showed ammo surviving 24 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months in oil without issues.

What type of oil was used in the ammunition experiment?

The experiment utilized Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil. This specific type of synthetic oil was used to submerge 9mm brass-cased ammunition for a long-term test duration.

Did the oil-soaked ammunition cause any malfunctions during live fire?

No, the 9mm ammunition that had been submerged in Mobil 1 synthetic oil for 9 months fired without any malfunctions when tested in a Glock handgun. The firearm cycled correctly, demonstrating the ammo's continued reliability.

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