[TheForge] compressor oil

Sat Sep 6 18:08:01 2003

Hey Dave,
You might want to try a synthetic wide range viscosity compressor oil.
Several compressor manufactures such as Ingersol Rand sell it,
but my favorite is Royal Purple down in Texas.
Chuck
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From: "Dave Brown" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 3:02 PM
Subject: [TheForge] compressor oil


> I know the manual for my new compressor suggests straight 20 or 30 weight
> motor oil.  But I'm wondering if anyone has another preferred case oil for
> their compressor.  I need an oil light enough to contend with outside
> winter temperatures.
>
> I've heard that Marvel Mystery oil works and have even had Mineral Oil
> suggested.
>
> Your thoughts, please.
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
> ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG
>
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