[TheForge] Air compressor question

[magichammer]

Bob, I run my 3 compressors on high quality synthetic motor oil.
The stuff that cost $4 or $5 a quart, but it lasts a long, long time.
Short of that I suggest a light weight (SAE-5w-20w) non detergent motor oil.
dave m

Bob Ehrenberger wrote:

>I know this goes around the list every now and then. But I didn't have a
>need until now.
>
>I had a friend give me an old air compressor when he got a new one.  It's
>only 3hp, but better than the jury rigged one that I have been using.
>
>I checked the oil, it was a little low, but black as coal.  I want to change
>it.  Can I use motor oil or do I need to get something specific for
>compressors?  I don't have a lot of options locally all we have is a farm
>supply store (Orscheln's).
>
>Robert Ehrenberger
>Shelbyville, Mo.
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