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Best Oil for Compressor: Lotus 10W40, Hipol (Gear) or Other Options?

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  • #1 17636204
    Pilarzkosiarz
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    What kind of oil can be poured into the compressor / compressor?
    Can you pour lotus 10w40 or hipol (gear)?
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  • #2 17636227
    Interval
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    There are oils dedicated to piston and screw compressors.
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  • #4 17638641
    Pilarzkosiarz
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    The compressor won't start. Could it be fault:
    - old oil,
    - oil that is adapted to summer conditions,
    - how much air can there be in the compressor to make it move?
  • #5 17638682
    mar449
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    Hello. I had the same. The compressor in the summer had a normal start, and when it was getting colder in the garage, it started gradually, first turning the engine only one revolution per second for a minute, then faster and faster. For me, the reason was a shame to admit the old tar-thick oil for 5 years, not replaced. The second possible reason is that the decompressor is not working or clogged - a device that starts compression a few seconds after starting. How well it works you can hear the compressor working tone change, usually about 4-5 seconds after starting. You did not give symptoms, so I will write that the engine may be burnt or burnt, the starting capacitor may be damaged. Special oil is poured into compressors, there is no distinction between summer and winter, you can buy in any supermarket, etc. Regards. Marek.
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  • #6 17638735
    Pilarzkosiarz
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    In summer he didn't want to get involved, and now neither. When the air was pumped up, it escaped the next day. I thought something was leaking. Tightened the pressure reducer and now the pressure is good, it holds the air the next day. The decelerator works, because when I press it, it lets out air. He wouldn't turn on when the pressure was around 5 bar, when I let the air out to about 3 bar, it turned on.
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  • #7 17638744
    wojtek1234321
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    Pilarzkosiarz wrote:
    He wouldn't turn on when the pressure was around 5 bar, when I let the air out to about 3 bar, it turned on

    This may suggest a problem with the pressure switch.
  • #8 17644409
    Pilarzkosiarz
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    So the compressor should turn on without any problems when it is even around 5 bar?
    It is known that when the compressor is turned on (when there is no air in it) and it supplies air to full (if it is connected to the electricity all the time), it turns on automatically as soon as it needs air.
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    wezuwiusz3
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    >>17638641 This may be a fault with the compressor motor itself. This is caused by the use of e.g. 1 starter solenoid instead of 2. With 1 solenoid there is more resistance with thickened oil and there is not enough current for starting, no starter annealer....
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✨ The discussion addresses the appropriate type of oil for compressors, emphasizing the use of oils specifically formulated for piston and screw compressors rather than general engine or gear oils like Lotus 10W40 or Hipol gear oil. Issues with compressor startup and operation were linked to old, thickened oil, improper oil viscosity for ambient conditions, and mechanical faults such as a malfunctioning decompressor or pressure switch. It was noted that compressor oil does not typically differentiate between summer and winter grades and can be purchased from general retailers. Additional mechanical problems affecting startup current and motor function were mentioned, including the use of a single starter solenoid causing insufficient current due to increased resistance from thickened oil. Proper maintenance, including timely oil replacement and checking pressure switch and decompressor functionality, is critical for reliable compressor operation.
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