Snap On Air Compressor 15 years old - Maintenance?

[silver2000]

I use this Snap On / Big Red compressor (120v) fairly regularly (2x week). I drain it once every few weeks or so. When I bought it the drain was clogged with rusty water, I got it clear and then rinsed this inside of the tank and it's been great for years.

I change the compressor oil every few years.

Is there anything else I should be doing to this monster, especially to the tank.

Thank you!

 

[930dreamer]

Keep draining the tank water out, make sure the tank check valve isn't stuck.

 

[Professional Tool User]

All I can say is drain it daily/after every use if you care about your air tools.

 

[Mr_B]

check air intake filter, clean cooling fan for motor.
My compressor 23yrs old, it drained 2 or 3 times a week . oil changed yearly .

 

[redmondjp]

You're doing more than most people! Keep it up.

 

[silver2000]

You're doing more than most people! Keep it up.

That's good to know! It is still going strong so I hope I have it for years to come! Thank you

 

[sberry]

Check belt tension.

 

[anndel]

Drain it after every use and leave the petcock open when not in use. Replace the oil at least every 6 months. Based on your usage I would change it every quarter.

 

[sberry]

I run mine every day, change it religiously every 10 years or so.

 

[Mr_B]

my shop compressor used daily and don't get oil change more than yearly.
OP don't use it for more than 8 days in a month so annual all I do at best.
4 times a year be waste of money and oil .

 

[sberry]

Mine has had a couple stretches where the switch hasn't been off for 10 years. The blue backup has been in 20 with the same oil. Modern oil can be good for the life of the unit in many cases.
The bolt bin moved and can take it out with 2 connections in about 5 minutes. Last time I had it out was bearings in the motor and then a cap puked. Had only 5 years on the Amsoil is in it, popped it back in. If it needs,repair will service it if and when.

 

[Mr_B]

Most compressors have service info in run time hrs .
one thing worth checking/cleaning regular is air filter as these can get messy pretty quick and more so in dusty shops .