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04-18-2013, 02:48 PM
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Compressor Oil and Sighting
I just fell into a new-to-me Ironhorse compressor (see the details) and aside from a few smallish issues it's also out of oil. Or as we say it around here, 'earl.
It has a sight glass but there's no markings as to how high to fill it up. Do I just dump oil in it till its full? This is my first 'earled compressor so I'm clueless. Also, does oil brand/type matter? Can I just dump some 10w30 in it? This is kinda what the sight glass looks like 
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04-18-2013, 07:29 PM
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Re: Compressor Oil and Sighting
It probably calls for a 30w compressor oil.
I believe when I last changed the oil in mine, I used straight 30w non-detergent. Oil level on mine is currently about 1/2-3/4 up the red dot. I have the paperwork that came with my CH, though I can't lay my hands on it now.
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04-19-2013, 09:27 AM
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Re: Compressor Oil and Sighting
If CH has the same sight, do you know your model number? I'll download a manual from their website and use it instead. The Ironhorse manual is worthless.
"Plug into a the wall. Turn unit to the on. Blow the air. Dont not mis-use." Regarding the oil, I found this that says like you did, any 30 wt non detergent will do fine. What's the difference between compressor oil and regular non-detergent oil? That doesn't include my bottle of Penzoil though, because any oil listed as SAE for gas engines IS detergent oil.
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04-19-2013, 10:52 AM
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Re: Compressor Oil and Sighting
my compressor has similar sight glass and it is supposed to b at half way popoint of glass
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04-22-2013, 11:08 PM
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Re: Compressor Oil and Sighting
Thanks Cdowns! I filled it up halfway and it ran great for over a half hour. Now I just need to repair the line from the motor to the tank
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