Well, it's been almost 2 years now since I made this post. I would say my usage level is pretty high for home use, and I overwork this poor compressor with too many tools.
That said, it still runs great now, and it's moving up to extra-heavy duty use in my new shop until it blows up. The same 10w30 Havoline synthetic is in there, and it still looks pretty clean. The oil level hasn't gone down at all, so it doesn't "burn" a drop. There is basically no oil coming out with the water drain. I even adjusted the pressure switch up so it would go to 125 PSI instead of 115.
The part that worries me the most at this point is the super thin and now rusty chinese air tank. I'm afraid to stand next to it when it's full...
That said, it still runs great now, and it's moving up to extra-heavy duty use in my new shop until it blows up. The same 10w30 Havoline synthetic is in there, and it still looks pretty clean. The oil level hasn't gone down at all, so it doesn't "burn" a drop. There is basically no oil coming out with the water drain. I even adjusted the pressure switch up so it would go to 125 PSI instead of 115.
The part that worries me the most at this point is the super thin and now rusty chinese air tank. I'm afraid to stand next to it when it's full...