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Moose,
Uh-Oh, I've been using Mobil 1 full synthetic automotive oil in my typicall=
y lightly used 5HP compressor for about 20 years, changing it very irregula=
rly. I did run the compressor with the tank valve wide open for a few hour=
s with mineral oil for break-in first, before draining and switching to the=
synthetic (a typical automotive practice). I'm more concerned about the t=
ank rusting through than I am the compressor's life.
Sludge buildup is a surprise to me. Is it possible your sludge issue is no=
t related to the type of oil, but perhaps a condensation issue?
Jack
From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Moose
Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 6:52 AM
To: Shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] Compressor Oil
I have a nice Eaton compressor (7.5HP) that has been flawless since I got i=
t (not, the first one I got had a bad weld, but they replaced it, free, rig=
ht away.)
Anyway. I maybe let the oil go a little too long between changes, but when=
I went to change it this time, the oil was filled with sludge.
I use the Eaton oil, and the compressor is not overworked ever. It was a p=
ain to clean it out.
In the manual, it says I can't use automotive oil (and I can understand tha=
t.) but it just has a Eaton part # for their oil. No alternatives or specs
The problem is that ordering the oil from them is a pain (you have to fill =
out a form. Then wait for them to send an invoice a few days later, then pa=
y the invoice and wait for them to ship it.)
Don't get me wrong, I think they are a great company, but I wanted to find =
out if can get the same (or better) oil from a place that is a little easi=
er to deal with. Ideally, I would love to find the correct oil on Amazon a=
nd set up a 'reoccurring delivery' for every 6 months so it reminds me to c=
hange the oil.
OR, is their an oil that doesn't turn to sludge and is easy to change?
Again, overall, I am not looking for a cheaper oil, just one that is easier=
to get and or better.
Thanks!
Moose
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman",serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Uh-Oh, I’ve been using Mobil=
1 full synthetic automotive oil in my typically lightly used 5HP compresso=
r for about 20 years, changing it very irregularly.
I did run the compressor with the tank valve wide open for a few hours wit=
h mineral oil for break-in first, before draining and switching to the synt=
hetic (a typical automotive practice). I’m more concerned about=
the tank rusting through than I am the compressor’s
life. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman",serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Sludge buildup is a surprise to me=
. Is it possible your sludge issue is not related to the type of oil,=
but perhaps a condensation issue?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Ti=
mes New Roman",serif;color:#002060">Jack<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces@autox.t=
eam.net> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Moose<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 5, 2024 6:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Shop-talk@autox.team.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Shop-talk] Compressor Oil<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Ar=
ial",sans-serif">I have a nice Eaton compressor (7.5HP) that has been =
flawless since I got it (not, the first one I got had a bad weld, but they =
replaced it, free, right away.)</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A=
nyway. I maybe let the oil go a little too long between changes, but =
when I went to change it this time, the oil was filled with sludge.</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I=
use the Eaton oil, and the compressor is not overworked ever. It was=
a pain to clean it out.</span>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I=
n the manual, it says I can't use automotive oil (and I can understand that=
.) but it just has a Eaton part # for their oil. No alternatives or s=
pecs</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">T=
he problem is that ordering the oil from them is a pain (you have to fill o=
ut a form. Then wait for them to send an invoice a few days later, then pay=
the invoice and wait for them to ship it.)</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">D=
on't get me wrong, I think they are a great company, but I wanted to find o=
ut if can get the same (or better) oil from a place that is a little =
easier to deal with. Ideally, I would love to find
the correct oil on Amazon and set up a 'reoccurring delivery' for every 6 =
months so it reminds me to change the oil.</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">O=
R, is their an oil that doesn't turn to sludge and is easy to change?</span=
>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A=
gain, overall, I am not looking for a cheaper oil, just one that is easier =
to get and or better.</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">T=
hanks!</span> <br>
<br>
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">M=
oose</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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