Ask The Compressor Oil Experts

As a result, you have questions such as:

• Which oil is best for my compressor?
• What is the difference between standard and synthetic compressor oils?
• Should I deviate from what my owner's manual recommends?
• Aren’t all compressor oils the same?
• Does my compressor use more than one oil and/or lubricant?
• How does a change in oil affect my maintenace schedule?
• Should I use a different oil for different processes?
• Can I adjust the weight of oil for my compressor under certain conditions?
• Can I mix compressor oils under the right circumstances?
• Which oil is best for my compressor?
• Should I use oils made for residential compressors?
• Should I buy compressor oil from Amazon.com, Home Depot, or similar seller?
• Just because they sell oil are they “compressor oil experts?”
• Does the increase in compressor oil costs justify the results in performance?
• And many others.

More Tips

We do recommend you read your owner’s manual to get as much information on your compressor as possible. Many manufacturers have guides online as well. For example, you can read this Guide to Rotary Screw Compressor Lubricants from Kaiser.

Fluid Metrics’ Chemists and Engineers are available to help with any oil-related compressor questions or problems you may have. If you have questions regarding air compressor oils, analysis, contamination, service life, or any of Fluid Metrics’ products, we are here to help. Just ask your question, and one of our compressor oil experts will respond as soon as possible.