How-To Choose Air Compressor Oil
This video is a short video on How To Choose Air Compressor Oil. We receive many phone calls on this subject, daily, regarding which air compressor oil to use in an air compressor unit. Here, we give a brief explanation of air compress oil: how to choose oil, the difference in types of compressor oil, etc...
Air Compressor Oil
If you have purchased a new air compressor, please follow the advice of the manufacturer in determining which oil (or type of oil) to use in a new unit. Some compressor manufacturers approve the use of 10w-30 synthetic oil.
20 or 30 weight non-detergent oil can be used in almost any type of compressor. This type of oil can be found at air compressor service centers, auto supply stores or home repair stores (i.e. Home Depot).
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