OT - Compressor oil

Don't use motor oil. The detergents will crap up the valves. You want to get a
bottle of 20 to 30 weight compressor oil. Most is synthetic.

GTO(John)

>My oilless compress went out and I bought a cheapie off ebay to get me
>through about 6 months until I have a full size shop and a full size
>compressor. The only clue to its origin is that the manual is extremely
>poorly written (or translated).
>
>The thing got here today and it takes oil. In a way, that is good because
>it may last a little longer and will definitely run quieter.
>
>Anyway, the manual calls for N32 machine oil in the winter and N68 in the
>summer. I'm hoping N32 means 32 weight (~30 weight) so I can just use motor
>oil. Anyone know about these oil specifications?
>
>Thanks
>
>Montyhp

depends on the type of motor oil. Over here:
Valvoline XLD is synthetic and without additives.
On the other hand, Castrol GTX is so full of "detergent"
it can be used to clean your hands...

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"Rumpty" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> My Speedaire Compressor from McMaster Carr uses 10W-30 motor oil by spec and
> has run well for years.
>
> "GTO69RA4" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Don't use motor oil. The detergents will crap up the valves. You want to
> get a
> > bottle of 20 to 30 weight compressor oil. Most is synthetic.
> >

My Speedaire Compressor from McMaster Carr uses 10W-30 motor oil by spec and
has run well for years.

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"GTO69RA4" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Don't use motor oil. The detergents will crap up the valves. You want to
get a
> bottle of 20 to 30 weight compressor oil. Most is synthetic.
>
> GTO(John)
>
> >My oilless compress went out and I bought a cheapie off ebay to get me
> >through about 6 months until I have a full size shop and a full size
> >compressor. The only clue to its origin is that the manual is extremely
> >poorly written (or translated).
> >
> >The thing got here today and it takes oil. In a way, that is good
because
> >it may last a little longer and will definitely run quieter.
> >
> >Anyway, the manual calls for N32 machine oil in the winter and N68 in the
> >summer. I'm hoping N32 means 32 weight (~30 weight) so I can just use
motor
> >oil. Anyone know about these oil specifications?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Montyhp

Just make sure your using compressor oil and you should be okay.
My WAL-MART carried Campbell-Hausfield AC Oil and it works
fine in my HF Aircompressor.

Joey
"Montyhp" <montyhp at yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My oilless compress went out and I bought a cheapie off ebay to get me
> through about 6 months until I have a full size shop and a full size
> compressor. The only clue to its origin is that the manual is extremely
> poorly written (or translated).
>
> The thing got here today and it takes oil. In a way, that is good because
> it may last a little longer and will definitely run quieter.
>
> Anyway, the manual calls for N32 machine oil in the winter and N68 in the
> summer. I'm hoping N32 means 32 weight (~30 weight) so I can just use
motor
> oil. Anyone know about these oil specifications?
>
> Thanks
>
> Montyhp
>
>

buy some Ingersoll Rand compressor oil you can't go wrong . I think you
better check for sure on the correct weight oil required .Regular engine oil
non detergent and sythetic oils may cause you some trouble.
"Montyhp" <montyhp at yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My oilless compress went out and I bought a cheapie off ebay to get me
> through about 6 months until I have a full size shop and a full size
> compressor. The only clue to its origin is that the manual is extremely
> poorly written (or translated).
>
> The thing got here today and it takes oil. In a way, that is good because
> it may last a little longer and will definitely run quieter.
>
> Anyway, the manual calls for N32 machine oil in the winter and N68 in the
> summer. I'm hoping N32 means 32 weight (~30 weight) so I can just use
motor
> oil. Anyone know about these oil specifications?
>
> Thanks
>
> Montyhp
>
>

"Montyhp" <montyhp at yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My oilless compress went out and I bought a cheapie off ebay to get me
> through about 6 months until I have a full size shop and a full size
> compressor. The only clue to its origin is that the manual is extremely
> poorly written (or translated).
>
> The thing got here today and it takes oil. In a way, that is good because
> it may last a little longer and will definitely run quieter.
>
> Anyway, the manual calls for N32 machine oil in the winter and N68 in the
> summer. I'm hoping N32 means 32 weight (~30 weight) so I can just use
motor
> oil. Anyone know about these oil specifications?
>
> Thanks
>
> Montyhp
>

No. N32 probably means ISO 32, just ask for SAE 10W Non-detergent. Would
probably work fine all year. ISO 46 is about SAE 20W
ISO 68 is about SAE 20
ISO 100 is about SAE 30

Dan Parrell wrote:
> buy some Ingersoll Rand compressor oil you can't go wrong . I think
> you better check for sure on the correct weight oil required .Regular
> engine oil non detergent and sythetic oils may cause you some trouble.


I ran Anderol 500 in both my Ingersoll and Bauer compressors for years without
any lubrication related problems. You should be able to find it at any
compressor shop. One gallon will last you damn near forever.



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