Get Answers About Air Compressor Oil

What oil grade should i put in an oiled air compressor?

I have an oiled Central Pneumatic air compressor but I don't know what oil grade to put it. It just says use compressor oil but that doesn't really help me much since it d oesn't specify what the grade...

Answered 5/2/2012 | View Answer | See Question

What "food grade" oil to use in an air compressor?

I'm trying to find out which oil to use in an air compressor. The air pump recommends "air compressor oil", but it is being used in the food industry, and I need to know name/brand of a good food...

Answered 8/14/2007 | View Answer | See Question

I just rebuilt an oil free air compressor -- should i lube the cylinder for break-in?

I just rebuilt a Craftsman oil-free air compressor (model number 919.165190). I installed a new cylinder sleeve, compression ring, and replaced a few o-rings. I'm trying to run the "break-in" procedure...

Answered 2/28/2007 | View Answer | See Question

My air compressor is leaking compressor oil!?!?!?!?

My air compressor is leaking compressor oil out of the blow out valve and the motor does not idle down correctly. Do you have any ideas what prognosis could be? This is a portable Detroit diesel powered compressor....

Answered 12/28/2011 | View Answer | See Question

Why is my dewalt air compressor oil blue ?

come think of it, why is RoyalPurple oil---- purple? Is it to make it different- or is there some method to the madness? Look you guys, I assume it's because they added dye to it, that is not what I meant,...

Answered 8/23/2006 | View Answer | See Question

Can i use synthetic oil in my air compressor?

I have a 20 gallon 5 hp air compressor that trips my breaker when it is cold. I have heard synthetic oil does not thicken in the cold. The compressor currently uses a SAE 30, what type of synthetic is compatible...

Answered 3/5/2008 | View Answer | See Question

How much oil is needed for my air compressor for the first time?

I have a MotoMaster 5-gallon air compressor. I need to fill the part with oil so that it is inbetween the red circle. I have already used one bottle, and it is barely half way there. This is my first air compressor,...

Answered 1/1/2010 | View Answer | See Question

Can i use a non oil-free air compressor to spray paint?

I was just wandering whether it would damage my airfix models if I used an airbrush with a non oil-free (or whatever they are called :) compressor.

Answered 1/26/2008 | View Answer | See Question

My porter cable oil free air compressor is leaking air at the regulator. emptied tank and now it won't work.?

My air compressor is leaking air at the regulator. I emptied the air tank on Friday and on Monday it wouldn't quit running.

Answered 9/30/2009 | View Answer | See Question