[TheForge] Subject: compressor oil

[Kenneth Mayer]

>Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 15:02:25 -0500
>From: Dave Brown <quahog@tds.net>
>
>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.


Use "Air Compressor Oil", available from any industrial supplier (e.g.
Grainger, MSC, J&L, Enco, Travers, etc)  Its formulated to minimize carbon
buildup in the valves and other areas.  There's also a synthetic version
that has a wider temperature range.

Ken
:-)