Dumb question: Compressor oil change

[DanMasshardt]

I just got this used compressor cheap. There is a plug in the bottom of the cylinders, but where do I refill oil and how do I know how much to put in?

The last compressor I had had a window to see oil level. This one does not.

Thanks!

 

[hipper]

the plug in the bottom case that points up is the fill hole and you fill it to close to the bottom of the threads.

 

[BPJOOP93]

What Hipper said. there is a drain plug in the first pic at the bottom, the plug up and right is the fill plug, put oil in till it runs out... replace plug.

 

[Kevin C]

I put a magnetic drain plug in mine... I figured it cant hurt.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Be sure and rock it about after you think it is full, to avoid any potential air lock. If it stays at the bottom of the threads, its good, if not, add a little more.

Charles

 

[DanMasshardt]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate it.

 

[DanMasshardt]

For some reason I was thinking the full hold would be higher.

 

[Mmfh]

You should probably run 30w non-detergent oil in that compressor.

Mm