"Jimi" wrote in message
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Hello,
I have an old (1950's I beleive) Wayne air compressor with a 20-25 gal
tank. I don't have a manual for it as it came in the garage when we bought the
house. It has a single cylinder and runs off 220 volt power. I see that the
oil level is down slightly so would like to top it up. Can anyone recommend
the weight of compressor oil?... While I'm at it, can anyone recommend a
website where I can get a pdf manual for such a compressor? I have googled
Wayne Compressors and have lots of sites, but no manuals...have learnt that
they were the compressor of choice for gas station owners in the 1920's though
1950's.............Thanks... Jim


Your best bet is "compressor oil", which you can get at some hardware stores,
auto parts stores, and certainly compressor shops. Otherwise, I belive the
general recommendation is straight weight non-detergent oil. I believe I was
told to change the oil in mine every 25-50 hours of run time.