compressor oil purchase

[poncho9]

I have a Craftsman 3 gallon 125PSI air Compressor. the oil requirement is for SAE 30 non detergent heavy duty API CG/CD. I reside in San Antonio, TX, do you know where this oil can be purchased?

 

[poncho9]

is there an alternative oil that can be used?

 

[Steve S]

Amsoil compressor oil works great.

 

[poncho9]

Thanks Steve S kmnow any retailers that sell this oil locally?

 

[bruce381]

use any Straight wt 30 or ISO grade 100 hydraulic oil.

bruce

 

[JHZR2]

yep, Ive heard amsoil oil is the stuff to get. See if the old oil bottle or manual or tech support will let you know what iso range to use.

JMH

 

[oilboy123]

Have used Amsoil for 10 yrs in two Sears 5 hp compressors. I drain at 1-2 yrs.

I have not tried cleaning the reed valves. I would think they are real clean from the syn lube.

 

[RTexasF]

Why not look at Sears? Home Depot also has compressor oil.

 

[Razl]

I use compresor oil from Home Depot 3 months out of the year. In the winter, replace it with Mobil synthetic ATF. It's the thinnest stuff I can find so the compressor will turnover in sub freezing temps. It wasn't an expensive compressor so I could care less.

 

[bmwtechguy]

Well, I don't know where the requirements came from, but a non detergent SAE 30 is quite different from a SG/CD Heavy Duty API oil. I agree with the others, use Amsoil compressor oil- can be found in quarts in SAE 20 (ISO 46) or SAE 40 (ISO 100). Mix 50/50 for a 30 weight (ISO 68). That's what I do. Go to Amsoil's website or call them to look find a local retailer or dealer. I have a retail account with them but am not close enough to you.

 

[JHZR2]

get amsoil compressor oil from a site sponsor.

Studies frma while back (do a search) indicated that current draw using this was a good deal lower than using the OE oil on (I believe) the subject hitachi compressor...

A good reason in and of itself to use it!

There are site sponsors surely more than willing to help you with getting some... give 'em a PM.

JMH

 

[GenesToy]

I haved used amsoil compressor oil in our 4 compressors for 7 years. They are used very hard and we changed oil every other year. No failures or leaks from these pumps in the extreme heat here.

 

[sierrascout]

I use Quincy, Coleman, Puma, and Cambell Hausfield oils. They perform all the same, Just change when the seasons change.