Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
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Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
My compressor is in a unheated pole barn in Michigan, I noticed it starts up somewhat slow when cold, should I put a lighter weight oil in it like maybe 20 wt? just wondering if anybody else has this problem?
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Re: Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
If your running a straight 30w try going to a 5w30 synthetic motor oil. I just use Mobil 1 synthetic and compressor starts easy in the cold. My shop would be a little warmer than a pole barn but this should help.
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Re: Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
I use one of these Wolverine heaters with a thermal cube. They make different sizes and wattages for your application/location.
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Re: Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
It doesn't get too cold here in central NM, but I have a cheap and simple "Auto Zone" engine block heater mounted right on the crank case.
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Re: Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
I also found that my belt was lose...what a difference that makes!
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Re: Air Compressor Oil Weight for cold weather?
I know this is an old post, but I am looking at this same compressor, how has it worked for you? Is this the reed or disc valve version? Have you had any problems with it?Desertdog wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:59 pm I use one of these Wolverine heaters with a thermal cube. They make different sizes and wattages for your application/location.
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