[TheForge] Subject: compressor oil

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

Dave:
Why not use something light like 10 wt in the winter and change to 30 wt 
in the summer?
Many compressors, older ones at least, depend on the "splash system" of 
oil distribution like the early Chevy 6, 216s did; so low enough 
viscosity is important.
I avoid detergent oil for compressors...collects moisture....Pete F

Kenneth Mayer wrote:

>>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.
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>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
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