Compressor oil.

[Andrew KershawParticipant @andrewkershaw92109]

My other half got me my first air compressor for Christmas (by "coincidence" just the one I wanted).

The rather sparse instructions state that it should be run with SAE 30 oil, which I duly ordered from Amazon. After a two week wait the oil arrived, but instead of SAE 30 it says on the container "Compressor oil ISO-100".

Is this a compatable oil, ie the same oil but a new (EU) name, and safe to use? Or should I send it back? Obviously I don't want to run a brand new compressor with the wrong oil.

I've tried to contact the Amazon marketplace seller for information, but no reply to date.

[Andrew KershawParticipant @andrewkershaw92109]

Which oil to use?

[Nick_GParticipant @nick_g]

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I have no idea about the oil designation you have obtained but Machine Mart do an SAE 30 compressor oil. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-sae30-compressor-oil-1-litre/

 

Nick

Edited By Nick_G on 10/01/2016 13:37:42

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

conversion chart

[martin perman 1Participant @martinperman1]

This chart shows a direct comparison http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/viscosity-charts/, your SAE 30 is ISO 100.

[Andrew KershawParticipant @andrewkershaw92109]

My thanks to everyone for the extremely quick replies. I now have the information I needed.

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