Thread: What oil do I put in a compressor?
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Bruce L. Bergman
 
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Default What oil do I put in a compressor?
On 5 Feb 2006 08:34:35 -0800, wrote:

The only problemis that Machinemart only do SAE40, which is ISO100 in 1
litre sizes.. If I want 30 (ISO68), I have to get 5litres which may be
a bit of an overkil.

I have found another place which does 30 in 1 litres bottles, so will
get some of that.

Most small compressors take between one and two liters for a fill,
which won't break you. So get the 5-liter bottle, or a case of 12
1-liter bottles, or the big 5-Gallon (25-liter?) pail, and then you
have no excuses for not doing it once or twice a year.

Be sure to get a clean plastic pail and lid to collect the waste oil
for recycling - what goes in must come out.

Still a little concerned as to whether I should just 'top it up' or go
a complete change!!

Change it - you are also getting out any dirt or sand from the
foundry, and the initial break-in wear particles. And the periodic
change gets out any accumulated wear particles.

Why do I worry about everything?

Beats me - latent masochism? ;-) Then again, some people just like
to self-flagellate like that...

-- Bruce --

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