compressor oil

[wreckingba11]

hey guys,

i just bought myself an older Campbell Hausfeld professional series 20gal 4.5hp compressor 120/240V that quite dirty and grungy , the question i have it since im going to do the oil change and drain the tank of water and goop what oil should i use?

Thanks wreck

 

[Cope]

I use a synthetic in mine, but you can get regular or synthetic at Lowe's/Home Depot.

 

[eddiemeddiem]

I have a 80 gallon Campbell Hausfeld, and it calls for either compressor oil or Mobil1. I use Mobil1.


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[d.mcfarland]

Amsoil makes a synthetic non detergent compressor oil. I'm going to try it. Heard it quiets down noisy compressors too.

Link:http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...mpressor-oil-iso-100-sae-30-40/?code=PCKQT-EA

 

[EOC_Jason]

If it's that bad, just get plain non-detergent oil at the auto-parts store and run it in that machine for a few weeks, then drain it out and use synthetic... I like the Amsoil too...

 

[nczo6]

I just use Napa brand sae30 non detergent of course

 

[bob15]

Where will the compressor be used? What temps will the compressor see in the winter time when being used? If it will be in an unheated location, check the pour point on the oil before you buy it. Many have a relatively high pour point. I went with Royal Purple because of its low -38°F pour point.

http://www.royalpurpleindustrial.com/products/synfilm-recip/
http://www.royalpurpleindustrial.com/assets/SYNFILM-RECIP-PDS.pdf

 

[Boilerhouse]

The owners manual from my CH 5 hp 60 gal upright calls for compressor oil and states not to use engine oil except synthetic Mobil 1 10w30.

 

[wreckingba11]

right now its in the basement since the roof caved in on the workshop/shed previous owned built it , so all the goodies are in the house ( wifey is super pissed XD)

 

[anndel]

When I bought by Husky compressor, I bought Husky non-detergent synthetic compressor oil as well. Any brand will do fine as long as its what the manufacturer recommends.

 

[Roberts210]

Just so people know, when you use regular detergent automotive oil in compressors (or nail guns) the same additives that make the oil a detergent oil will also dry it out, thus forming deposits on the valves, heads, etc.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Detergent oil has nothing to do with soap.
I have been running HARLEY DAVIDSON Gold Synthetic in my compressors for decades. Why? Because I had is in stock. No problems.
I always use ATF for air-tool lubricant. I have air tools three decades old still running with ATF.