Can I use SAE 30 oil in my air compressor?
Can I use SAE 30 oil in my air compressor? You may use a synthetic or mineral oil in your air compressor and have it operate perfectly. You should avoid oils with a detergent additive, these are common in motor oils. So specify a non-detergent oil. In terms of viscosity, you'll want an SAE 30 or SAE 20 air compressor oil. What oil do I use in my air compressor? Typically, compressor manufacturers will recommend a 20 weight or 30 weight (non-detergent) compressor oil. You can use a standard or synthetic blend compressor oil, if the manufacturer states it is...