1972 Gardner Denver Compressor

[dick stave]

I have a 5 hp 80 gallon GD and I'm wondering which oil to use? I dont have a manual and cant find anything on the net. Operating at 0 degrees C. winter to 30 degrees C. summer. Suggestions? Thanks

 

[C96]

I have a 5 hp 80 gallon GD and I'm wondering which oil to use? I dont have a manual and cant find anything on the net. Operating at 0 degrees C. winter to 30 degrees C. summer. Suggestions? Thanks

Generally, straight 30w non detergent motor oil is used. Operating at 0 degrees C may have to go thinner….?

 

[C96]

Maybe something like this:

https://www.wolverineheater.com/product-p/4.5.htm

 

[Golgoroth]

As C96 stated the universal application is a 30w Non-Detergent oil. We run this 24/7/365 here in Denver in tooling that sits outside 100% of the time. If you are concerned about going with a lighter oil the only hard and fast rule is that if there is no oil filter use a non detergent oil. You can vary the weight based on your specific circumstance.

 

[JHAUK]

40wt amsoil compressor oil. 1 oil all temp. Change once a year. No worries.