[TheForge] Air compressor question

[GHS]

I have wondered but never asked.
Is that three months based on some " after three months normal use "
rule of thumb or is it strictly time related?
In other words is a little used hobby compressor still due for a change
four times a year?

Mike Graf


Chuck Robinson wrote:

> Hey Bob,
> Most manufactures recommend non detergent  SAE 30 wt motor oil. 
> Wal-Mart or any auto supply store.
> Change oil often about every 3 months.
> You can up grade to synthetic oil if you want to minimize the amount 
> of oil mist in the exhaust from air tools. But the stuff is much 
> harder to locate.
> Chuck
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Ehrenberger" 
> <eforge at centurytel.net>
> To: "theforge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:21 AM
> Subject: [TheForge] Air compressor question
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>
>> 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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