[Shop-talk] Compressor Oil

[Moose]

I have a nice Eaton compressor (7.5HP) that has been flawless since I got 
it (not, the first one I got had a bad weld, but they replaced it, free, 
right away.)

Anyway.  I maybe let the oil go a little too long between changes, but 
when I went to change it this time, the oil was filled with sludge.

I use the Eaton oil, and the compressor is not overworked ever.  It was a 
pain to clean it out.
In the manual, it says I can't use automotive oil (and I can understand 
that.) but it just has a Eaton part # for their oil.  No alternatives or 
specs

The problem is that ordering the oil from them is a pain (you have to fill 
out a form. Then wait for them to send an invoice a few days later, then 
pay the invoice and wait for them to ship it.)

Don't get me wrong, I think they are a great company, but I wanted to find 
out if  can get the same (or better) oil from a place that is a little 
easier to deal with.  Ideally, I would love to find the correct oil on 
Amazon and set up a 'reoccurring delivery' for every 6 months so it 
reminds me to change the oil.

OR, is their an oil that doesn't turn to sludge and is easy to change?

Again, overall, I am not looking for a cheaper oil, just one that is 
easier to get and or better.

Thanks!

Moose
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