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Barry S.
 
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Default 30W Non Detergent vs Officially Branded Air Compressor Oil

On 27 Feb 2006 16:55:25 -0800, wrote:


Barry S. wrote:
I'm finding that the nearest seller of manufacturer brand air
compressor oil (Rol Air) is not terribly convenient.

Is it acceptable to use a name brand 30W-Non Detergent (SA) oil
instead?


Barry, I have an OLD Gilbarco virtical compressor (the kind that oil
companies used to "give" to service stations years ago. It is probably
from the late 40's or 50's. I was told to run 30wt nd in it and always
have.
It's kinda aggravating - it takes about 15 min to pump up - but it was
cheep, as in free.
Bill.


Many thanks for the responses.. I'll pick some up.

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