What size compressor?

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This is a diaphragm model. I have this one, but with the oil lubed motor/compressor. Hmmm, actually, mine must be a bit larger as it's a 4 gal. I would not go smaller than 4 gal.

I'd stay away from combo nailer/staplers. Get a nailer for nailing and a stapler for stapling.

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Pat Coghlan
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I decided to check the oil level on the small 4 gal. CH compressor I bought a year ago. I had added about 4 oz. (150ml) a short while ago but today noticed that it was pretty much out of oil. I only use it for tires, cleaning the garage etc.

How much oil do these direct-drive jobbies consume anyway? After all, they don't "burn" oil like gasoline engines do.

Should I just top up with 5W30 synthetic engine oil?

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Pat Coghlan

They don't "burn" oil, but they do push some through the rings, especially when they get worn quite a bit.

Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer. Most cases, it is 30 weight.

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Edwin Pawlowski

Mine uses very little..I change it when it gets "dirty" in the sight glass

No they don't

No, use NON-DETERGENT 30 Wt "Compressor oil"..sold as such

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Rudy

Hmmm. Mine didn't last long enough to get dirty. The little bit that's still left in the pan looks clean.

The manual recommends synthetic 5W30, Mobil 1 or Chevron.

When this compressor dies, I'm getting a belt-drive upright on wheels. I guess that's my answer to the title of this thread.

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Pat Coghlan

BTW, I was reading the sight glass wrong. There was "too much" oil in the pan, and the whole sight glass was covered.

I decided to pour some out. Looks like one should pay attention to the manual re: changing oil after first hour or so of use. The oil had lots of tiny black particles in it, presumably filings etc. I emptied as much as I could and refilled to the proper level.

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Patrick Coghlan

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