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rotary compressor oil, what do you use?

socal418 ยท 2014-01-13 00:15

i picked up a used MQ mobile air compressor its a diesel motor with rotary compressor. what type of oil do you use in it? i was told not to use 30w non detergent.

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  1. #1RZucker2014-01-14 01:11

    Not sure about the MQs, but most of the Ingersolls ive worked on used Dexron trans fluid. Just saying.

  2. #2dcoot2014-02-02 17:45

    Yep, I am fixing up an old I-R 175 and the book says Dextron. You can use the REAL expensive synthetic stuff, But I think that is for stationary units that run 24/7 I would check it out with a MQ dealer to be sure.