Is there something special about compressor oil. I am doing maintenance on my machines and nedd to change the oil but all specialist shops are shut until the 3rd.
Can I use motor oil instead?
Thanks
Phil
Is there something special about compressor oil. I am doing maintenance on my machines and nedd to change the oil but all specialist shops are shut until the 3rd.
Can I use motor oil instead?
Thanks
Phil
You need to find the exact equivalent.
I've been using straight 30wt oil for as long as I remember. That's what my manual calls for.
Not a good idea. Grainger sells compressor oil.
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I found compressor oil at my local Ace Hardware store.
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What is different about compressor oil? Weight? I thought I'd read a few people using Mobile One synthetic. Jim.
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Jim - My understanding is that compressor oil does not foam like regular oil.
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Depends on the compressor. Most of the compressors you find in poeples shops, will say in their manuals, straight, non detergent 30 weight, or x equivallent mobile one. (seen a couple different weights listed)
If this was a higher end compressor, like a Quincy, I would be more inclined to go with their oil. Best thing is check your owners manual (or download it).
As with any similar contraption that doesn't have an oil filter, use a NON detergent oil. You want the solids to settle to the bottom. Detergent oils keep solids in suspension so the filter can remove them.
No filter, no detergent.
My Model A requires non-detergent oil. As with air compressors, cars had no oil filters back then. The sludge was encouraged to settle out.
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Thanks for the replies.
Having no Ace or Grainger box stores here cannot get their wares.
The 30w motor oil path will be followed (will look for synthetic).
Thanks all
Phil
Phil, Can you not put off maintenance on the compressor till after the 3rd? You really run the risk of doing some major damage.
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I have seen compressor oil on the shelf at Wal Mart, Harbor Freight, Ace Hardware, Auto Zone, etc...
I would STRONGLY suggest you NOT using detergent (standard) oil...
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Notice, the OP lives in South Africa.
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