I have a 300L air tank w a 2 cyclinder air comp & electric motor.
I have no idea when the oil was last changed on the compressor and I'm in a dusty environment.
Should I replace the existing oil w/motor oil (thats all I have) or would I be better off leaving it be?
2006-07-04 02:02:54 · 9 answers · asked by the Machine knows 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If Compressor is old it won't matter. If it's new you would want to stick with the Recomended Oil. Any Oil is better that Real Dirty Oil. Change It! It won't hurt it! It could run on almost any oil. Compressors are not that picky. Oil Should be Changed a lot in Dusty conditions. Be Careful some people are giving you answers for A/C Compressors.
2006-07-04 02:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by tm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Compressor Oil Vs Motor Oil
2016-11-09 19:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Oil For Air Compressor
2017-01-05 10:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My compressor manufacturer specified 20W 50W motor oil.
I run synthetic.
Motor oil will be fine in yours, thats all I have ever used in 40 years.
2006-07-04 02:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by br549 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We use motor oil on our compressor at work. It takes 7 quarts. I know I had to change it the other day. We change it every few months.
2006-07-04 02:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rick 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
regular motor oil reciprocating air compressor: https://tinyurl.im/e/can-regular-motor-oil-be-used-in-a-reciprocating-air-compressor
2015-05-11 19:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Motor oil and lubricants for compressors are different. Different viscosity and additives. It might work or burn it.... best thing to do is to use what the constructor has prescribed.
2006-07-04 02:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! You need to use air compressor oil. Not motor oil, not air tool oil, but compressor oil.
2006-07-04 02:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by fireproof79 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Check specs in manual or manufacturer's site. Or leave be. Or get pro maint.
2006-07-04 02:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long it is the proper viscosity ( ie: 10wt/ 20wt 30 wt etc. ) And NON detergent..
2016-12-17 19:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Ken P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋