I have an Eaton 3 cylinder reciprocating air compressor. I would like to know if I can use a non-detergent oil with API rating SA? All the compressor oils I have been able to identify have API rating SB. Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
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Originally Posted By: GaerteRodeck
I have an Eaton 3 cylinder reciprocating air compressor. I would like to know if I can use a non-detergent oil with API rating SA? All the compressor oils I have been able to identify have API rating SB. Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
What is your oil sump in each ?
Are you using the compressors continuously or few hrs/ day ?
I have an Eaton 3 cylinder reciprocating air compressor. I would like to know if I can use a non-detergent oil with API rating SA? All the compressor oils I have been able to identify have API rating SB. Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
What is your oil sump in each ?
Are you using the compressors continuously or few hrs/ day ?
One oil sump holds approximately 1 1/2 qts. Compressor does not get continuous use.
Originally Posted By: GaerteRodeck
One oil sump holds approximately 1 1/2 qts. Compressor does not get continuous use.
Only if the Owners Manual lists a non-detergent oil, you can safely use such n oil type.
Otherwise, specially since you do not have continuous use, it is generally better to use a suitable ISO grade detergent-type oil.
This will take care of keeping the deposits dissolved in the oil for longest time periods.
If using a non-detergent oil, make sure you monitor the oil more frequently for cleanliness and change it as soon as it shows any signs of dirt in the oil.
One oil sump holds approximately 1 1/2 qts. Compressor does not get continuous use.
Only if the Owners Manual lists a non-detergent oil, you can safely use such n oil type.
Otherwise, specially since you do not have continuous use, it is generally better to use a suitable ISO grade detergent-type oil.
This will take care of keeping the deposits dissolved in the oil for longest time periods.
If using a non-detergent oil, make sure you monitor the oil more frequently for cleanliness and change it as soon as it shows any signs of dirt in the oil.
Is it possible to find a SA API rating oil nowadays ?. If you need a non-detergent oil, I would go for an ISO grade oil (inductrial use) as fpracha said.
Do you have any other information about the right oil ? Viscocity?
Do you have any other information about the right oil ? Viscocity?
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Is it possible to find a SA API rating oil nowadays ?. If you need a non-detergent oil, I would go for an ISO grade oil (inductrial use) as fpracha said.
Do you have any other information about the right oil ? Viscocity?
It is easy to find. Just go to some ghetto gas station, and read the back of each bottle. Almost all ghetto gas stations have non-detergent oil somewhere.
Is it possible to find a SA API rating oil nowadays ?. If you need a non-detergent oil, I would go for an ISO grade oil (inductrial use) as fpracha said.
Do you have any other information about the right oil ? Viscocity?
It is easy to find. Just go to some ghetto gas station, and read the back of each bottle. Almost all ghetto gas stations have non-detergent oil somewhere.
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Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
Oils like ACCEL by Warren Performance Products or Harvest King and ghetto oils have an SA oil which is non-detergent.
The only additive that an SA oil has in it is a bit of anti-foam.
However, for no more oil than it takes, I would choose something like
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/pck.aspx
since these types of lubricants also contain anti-wear additives.
Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
Oils like ACCEL by Warren Performance Products or Harvest King and ghetto oils have an SA oil which is non-detergent.
The only additive that an SA oil has in it is a bit of anti-foam.
However, for no more oil than it takes, I would choose something like
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/pck.aspx
since these types of lubricants also contain anti-wear additives.
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Originally Posted By: GaerteRodeck
I have an Eaton 3 cylinder reciprocating air compressor. I would like to know if I can use a non-detergent oil with API rating SA? All the compressor oils I have been able to identify have API rating SB. Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
In California run: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/pck.aspx?zo=515729
I have an Eaton 3 cylinder reciprocating air compressor. I would like to know if I can use a non-detergent oil with API rating SA? All the compressor oils I have been able to identify have API rating SB. Is SA rated oil OK? Thanks
In California run: http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/pck.aspx?zo=515729
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