I just bought a new Ridgid "Contractor wheelbarrow" gas powered air compressor.
My concerns are with the low airflow over the pump and the fact that even when not pressurizing the tank, the compressor is turning all the time. It also has a badly designed fan shroud/belt guard that doesnt blow much cooling air. So far, experience shows that it runs fairly hot. I use this alot, and want it to last. The manual recommends an ISO 100 / SAE 30 Non Detergent (What I am using right now) or Mobil-1 5w-30 or 10w-30.
Would Mobil1 be a good compressor oil Or would I be that much better off to just go with Amsoil PCK?
My concerns are with the low airflow over the pump and the fact that even when not pressurizing the tank, the compressor is turning all the time. It also has a badly designed fan shroud/belt guard that doesnt blow much cooling air. So far, experience shows that it runs fairly hot. I use this alot, and want it to last. The manual recommends an ISO 100 / SAE 30 Non Detergent (What I am using right now) or Mobil-1 5w-30 or 10w-30.
Would Mobil1 be a good compressor oil Or would I be that much better off to just go with Amsoil PCK?