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Default What oil do I put in a compressor?

The reason why they say "non-detergent" is that without a filter in the
system you want the abrasive material to settle to the bottom of the
crankcase. With a "detergent" oil, the abrasive material is held in
suspension to accelerate compressor wear.

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