Yong Heng when to change oil

[kentek314]

I have about 20-25 minutes total time on this compressor. Used the purple stuff-can't remember name. It is still purple in the sight glass; just a little cloudy. User Mnnual says 50 hours but that seem like a long time between oil changes.

kentek

 

[bandg]

I always do a break in oil change on things, just to remove any left over loose contaminants and wear particles that might be present, after a first run or a very short run time. Personally, I probably change oil more often than recommended on all small high heat situations.

 

[biohazardman]

+1 on what bandg said I did my first change at 40 minutes but left it in for 4 hours the second time as it was not getting contaminated as fast. Probly will go longer between changes from now on. I am running the Home Depot Husky synthetic blend oil in mine and it is clear so easy to gauge when it is due for a change.