Air Compressor Oil??

[fordor]

I have a Saylor-Beal 5hp, 80 Gallon compressor and need to change the oil in it. I'm not sure what I need so am looking for suggestions on what oil to get and how much I need. It has a glass window for checking the oil level. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Bob

 

[OccupantRJ]

Look on the manufacturer's site for the reccommended oil, but the 9000 series SB I run at work specify a 30 weight non detergent. I get it from Car Quest.

 

[ket-tek]

Should be able to google it to find out what SB recommends for their heads. It's not gonna take much to fill it up though..

 

[Vinko]

For my SB 120 gal., I get some stuff from McMaster-Carr, sold by the Gallon or so. I don't recall how much it takes, but less than a gallon.

 

[54FordPanel]

Here's what I use:

http://www.tptools.com/Product.aspx?display_id=709

...and here's 7 threads about air compressor oil.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92816&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90914&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80795&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80286&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76266&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59410&highlight=compressor+oil

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62952&highlight=compressor+oil

 

[kams1973]

Go here and check out page three. Oil recommendations and amounts are listed as per Saylor Beall.

 

[fordor]

Thanks guys

Bob

 

[MP&C]

Mobil Rarus 427, can be purchased at McMaster Carr.

 

[SteveU]

Mobil Rarus 427, can be purchased at McMaster Carr.

Rarus 427 would work IF the compressor is kept in a heated area, mine is in an unheated shop which can go down to 0*F & at those temps I went with Amsoil PCK & never had a problem

 

[5lima30]

Ingersol Rand compressor oil TSC stocks it.

 

[rodm1]

Saylor-Beal told me they use Citgo 30W but any 30W Reciprocating Compressor Oil is ok to use.

 

[Vicegrip]

YMMV but I stopped using 427 after noting a marked increase in carbon on the valves and pistons. Went back to synthetic. My compressor manu recommends both depending on use profile.