what oil does a compressor use

[richi]

Just bought a compressor and the oil is low, does it depend on the make or is it just a certain type of oil like 2 stroke etc

[Lewis.]

just use compressor oil. it's cheap as chips and thin as p*ss. can get it from any tool supplier or motor factors

[novasrikev]

as above did it run ok before you got it the last compressor i had the oil got low and it started knocking so always keep an eye on it

[richi]

The oil came out getting the compressor home so just need to top it up will go to a.tool shop tomo thanks

[autoworksnovasport]

think its 32

[richi]

is that grade 32? they did ask me when i said 32 they told me that was hydrolic oil

[richi]

no worries found out now

[nova gsi ian]

so out of interest what oil do they take then?

[richi]

compressor oil lol

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bostitch-compressor-oil-1ltr/33574

few differant ones though

[boss]

lol av got 10/40 in mine works ok

[richi]

Yeah dont think it matters all that much really