What Kind Of Oil Should 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 possible to do so but stick to the manufacturer’s recommendations to avoid voiding the warranty. Depending on the make of air compressor, you may need to add one or more of the following oils to your air compressor: → no oil at all → compressor pump lubricating oil → rotary screw or vane compressor air-end oil → compressor gasoline or diesel engine oil. Our advice is to have replacement parts in your stocks. According to the Maintenace Types, Puma
Compressor offers different Maintenance Kits : With Puma Spare Part System : You don’t need to be Professional to maintain a Puma Compressor Product. Maintenance Kit Type 1 includes : Seperator Filter, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Compressor Oil Compressor oils are specifically designed for compressors (obviously) and are really just basically a non-detergent type of oil. Types of Compressor Oil: Based on Compressor Mechanism 1 1. Oil-free (No oil is required) 2 2. Lubricant oil for air compressor pump 3 3. Oil for rotary screw model 4 4. Diesel or gasoline engine oil More … Engine Oil PUMA Size:
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All grades are treated with anti-oxidant anti-rust and anti-wear additives. There is an additive system to provide good protection and performance for air compressor’s running up to 25 bar and excess of 220 degrees discharge temp. With oil maintenance intervals up to 300-500 hours. "If there are any additional requesting products, you can contact" Tel: 02-918-7343 Email: Line: @TPinter "Product information can be changed without permission" Hey! This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions if you purchase products from retailers after clicking on a link from our site. It can be quite a daunting task trying to figure out how to change your Puma compressor oil, how much to use and what is correct Puma oil to use right? Well, fear no more, I will answer all these questions in relation to Puma compressor oil for you. Table of Contents
What Kind of Oil Goes in a Puma Compressor?It is extremely important to refer to your compressor manual before purchasing Puma oil for your Puma compressor. Visit our Puma compressor brand page for more information on where to find them here! The manual will tell you what Puma oil is compatible with your air compressor, if you cannot locate your manual, please contact Puma directly or visit their website to download a manual for your compressor. Puma Compressor Oils Available OnlinePuma don’t appear to sell their air compressor oil directly on Amazon. They have a regular and synthetic oil advertised on their website here. Contact Puma directly by email or telephone to enquire how you can purchase their compressor oil, find their contact details on our Puma brand page. Alternative Compressor Oils Available on AmazonA few alternatives to the Puma advised compressor oils are produced by Mobil. Again, it is very important to ensure the oil is compatible with your air compressor before putting it into the system, so please check first! The first is the Mobil 101016 Rarus which is suitable for reciprocating air compressors whether they’re single or multistage. This oil lubricant boasts excellent water separability, protection against rust and corrosion, long life for extended oil drain and provides your compressor with very clean air valves. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. The second is the Mobil 100870, boasting similar benefits as the previous oil but potential to work with reciprocating, rotary screw and rotary vane compressors. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. Specific models on Puma compressors will require different amounts of Puma oil so it may be difficult knowing how much without having the manual at hand. If you’re finding it difficult to locate the manual for your compressor, you should contact Puma directly or search the internet for the specifications of your Puma compressor and its model to be able to find it! I will now provide you useful tips on how to check the Puma oil amount inside your compressor and then present you with a step by step guide on how you can go about changing it. Puma Oil Sight GlassThe Puma oil sight glass can be used to look inside the compressor pump to gauge the level like in the image below. Here the amount is at a perfect level- halfway up the red dot. Puma Oil DipstickIf the pump does not have a sight glass you may need to check the Puma oil level by using the dipstick. Remove the dipstick from the sump and wipe it clean, then dip it back in and upon removing it again check the Puma oil level against its markings. Typical oil fill dipstickAlternative Method for Checking Puma OilIf you don’t have either a sight glass or dip-stick on your Puma compressor then an alternative method is draining the Puma oil from the tank into a reservoir and judging the Puma oil level from that. How to Drain Puma Oil from the SumpLocate your Puma oil plug drain and unscrew it – this will allow you to drain the Puma oil into a reservoir, which can help you gauge how much Puma oil was in your compressor pump. Note: You should be careful not to get any spillages when draining the Puma oil. It may be useful to lay something out on the floor below the compressor like dust sheets to avoid this and catch any spillages. How to Change Puma Compressor OilChanging the Puma oil can vary on each model of Puma compressors. Before doing anything, check the model manual or contact Puma directly to find whether your compressor is oil-lubricated or oil-less. Changing Puma Compressor Oil ProcessFollow the steps previously described for draining the Puma oil from the compressor into a reservoir, and then securely tighten the plug back into the bottom of the sump. Now, you can add the replacement Puma oil you have at hand into the intake port at the top of the sump. Given that the process can vary depending on the specific model of your Puma compressor, unfortunately, it is difficult to be any more specific than this. You should gauge the level of the Puma oil using the sight glass or dipstick if you have either. Note: ensure you do not fill the air intake on the pump or overfill the sump when filling the compressor with Puma oil. SummaryThe above methodology is simplified for ease into the following steps:
Without having access to every air compressor model manual, and assuming that the manual tells the reader what the exact Puma oil volume is, there is no way to be anything but vague when providing advice about changing Puma compressor oil and the level in which you must add. If you have any questions about Puma compressor oil, changing it, which to use and how to use it then please leave a comment below with photos if applicable to help others respond to you! What kind of oil should I use in my air compressor?Most compressors use SAE 30 or SAE 20 oil. The former is ideal for warmer temperatures, while the latter is better for colder temperatures (SAE 20 is thinner, so makes startup easier in cold environments).
Can I use 10W30 in my air compressor?Can you use 10W30 in your air compressor? No. The recommendation by manufacturers of air compressors and the advice of air compressor experts is to use air compressor oils without detergents. Since 10W30 contains detergents, it should not be used.
Can I use any oil in an air compressor?Both regular and synthetic oil can be used for air compressors, with the main difference between the two being price and efficiency. Synthetic oil is made from more refined base oils than regular blends and will work more efficiently within the engine of an air compressor.
Is air compressor oil Universal?Most synthetic air compressor oils are universal for use in all consumer-grade air compressors.
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