Air Compressor oil.

[athelstan]

It is now time to change the oil in my piston type air compressor. Would it be OK to use normal multi-viscosity car engine oil or would I have to purchase very expensive compressor oil. The instructions supplied with the machine are of no help.
Thanks in advance folks.

 

[Stivino]

http://www.compressoroils.com/

http://www.ecompressedair.com/lubricant.shtml

 

[athelstan]

Thanks for the info Stivino, looks like the posh stuff for me then.

 

[Thermo]

it only £3 at toolstation!