Quote Originally Posted by velocity2006 View Post
Most likely. I currently just use synthetic motor oil and it's been working just fine for the last 5 years. I stopped drinking the name brand oil juice a long time ago. For the money the oil cannot be beat, may smell a bit, but that's the only negative. For heavier metal on metal contact (my 1911's and M1/M14 style actions) I use universal gun grease, and that holds up pretty well also.
I wonder if that smell is benzene?
http://www.who.int/ipcs/features/benzene.pdf
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/benzene/basics/facts.asp