Air Compressor Oil Change--Extend the Life of your Air Compressor

Easy "how to" video on changing the oil in an air compressor. Highly recommend changing the oil on your air compressor, assuming it's not an "oiless" system at the appropriate service interval. This will extend the life of your equipment.
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[@StoneysWorkshop]

What a gem seeing this video now after watching your modern content. You’ve really become comfortable in front of the camera now! Also, Thank you for your service!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Owl-ge9jl]

It's absolutely amazing that even your older videos had this much quality. Straight to the point, and very information filled. Thanks for making great content!

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@ryanhyduke5937]

Thank you for your service.

[@ProjectFarm]

Ryan, Thank you for supporting those of us serving!

[@gregoutdoorsman4598]

A big thank you for your service to our country! Your videos are great, keep them coming!

[@jonbeltran7650]

great video, and thank you for your service

[@ProjectFarm]

Jonathan, thanks for the positive comment regarding the video and thanks for supporting those who serve!

[@CSX4772]

Thanks for your service, sir. What branch?

[@ayebee1207]

@@ProjectFarm Hi Sir; I know you try to answer replies. I am somewhat concerned that HF is selling "Oil less compressors" In large size format of 20 gallon. I have taken apart dead, cheap 12v tire inflaters and found metal piston in a plastic cylinder. I get the cheap, get what you pay for. But to me, I think they are selling 20 gallon air tanks for $200. How durable could they be. I sure hope the thermal overload kicks in, when a seized compressor becomes an electrical dead short, fire hazard.

[@nathanwest2304]

I've been watching your videos for years now, and I always was kinda curious what you did for a living knowing you are in the military cleared a few things up keep up the good work and thank you for being awesome

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! After the military, I purchased a small farm and am trying to get it back in shape along with making videos. My wife works and we keep our spending within reason so we're able to have more family time together. Thanks again!

[@TheEgg185]

It explains the haircut. I always thought that it looked like a military haircut.

[@JustinCase380]

lol, the first time I saw one of his video's I immediately thought "This guy reminds me of many commissioned officers I've met" from mannerisms, bearing and attention to detail. Sometimes I thought "This sounds like he's reading from a field manual". I was not surprised when he said he was in the military. Thank you for your service! Were you commissioned?

[@clintwilmeth3514]

@@ProjectFarm I suspected you were military, I'm also a veteran. Which branch?

[@JakeKennes]

Nice info. When removing the drain bolt, the copper tube it is bolted into should not detach but stay screwed onto the bottom of the compressor. Hold the copper tube in place with a vice grip (do not clamp down too much), while removing the drain bolt. That should allow you to have more of a drain pipe closer to the edge and lessen chances for a spill. If the copper pipe unscrews anyway, then remove bolt once it is all out and refit the copper tube onto the compressor with thread sealer. Then replace drain bolt with new and soft gasket and gently tighten so this will be the one to come out next time.

[@JHNielson4851]

I would replace the tub or pipe with a longer one. I've done this on a couple of engines to make oil changes easier the next time.

[@miket5506]

Thanks for sharing! I inherited an air compressor when my uncle passed away a couple of years ago and finally got around to setting it up because I finally have a use for it. Definitely want to change the oil just as a preventive measure. Seems pretty straightforward-just need to find the oil drain on mine. Side note, I’ve been watching your channel for a few years but I somehow never knew you were in the military. Thank you for your service! And, as always, thanks for all the great videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@NSXTACY420]

Project Farm I would love to see you do a video on comparing air compressor oil. Like Ingersoll Rand synthetic, Jenny Ultimate blue syn., Rol-Air Synthetic blend, Amsoil Synthetic, Mag1 oil, Central Pneumatic oil, and others. You do such a good job with putting them to the test.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@montyholland3357]

I definitely agree. JUST bought a brand-new pulsar compressor. Went to and did the cold start after adding the suggested amount of oil they sent. Milkshaked instantly. And there was way more oil coming out then I put in Flushing with napa air compressor oil, then finish my break in run. Redrain and refill.

[@ditship]

Been watching your videos for about 4 years now. I have an old compressor I wanted to maintenance so typed that into youtube and by golly here is one of my favorite youtubers telling me how to do it. Happy to watch and as always quality work sir!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@dalltex]

Install a pipe into the screw hole and put a cap on the end to extend the length of the drain. That oil did look bad- nice job keeping your equipment well maintained. Hope they drained the tank regularly!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! I agree...the tank was empty when I purchased the home. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@xbrandon502x]

I've done that as well. On other requirement I've installed valves to make it a tool less job if it's something that gets changed often.

[@LAP1050]

Yep, I did that to mine and definitely makes draining the oil a much easier and cleaner.

[@bigflood2009]

Did that same thing on mine as well.

[@alaskanken2132]

@@xbrandon502x you just gave me an idea you can GB o a step further and put a ball valve with a down spout for quick oil changes . Maybe a bit overkill but it would make the oil changes a breeze for the future.

[@frogtree00]

you strike me as a brigade commander type

[@ProjectFarm]

Very perceptive! I'm in the USAF and have previously filled a position of similar responsibility. Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@jimmyrecard6021]

I believe he was the commander of the 75th Medical Support Squadron. A very impressive and proud role.

[@timgreenshields2431]

Neat video, good explanation, and thank you for not having loud music on it ! Overall, just great !

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@SomeoneVx]

Holy cow. Ive watched a good amount of your videos and just kinda gathered you were older then AvE himself! But my gosh thank you for your service brother!! How long were you in the service? & Welcome to Missouri I myself Am born and raised in good Ol' Missouri!! Hell yeah. Definitely one of my top youtubers with AvE

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I was in for nearly 22 years. Thanks again!

[@WorkOnP38]

Thanks for the plastic bag and funnel tip. Great tip I'll start using too. Watched a lot of your videos and really enjoyed them. Keep up the great work.

[@danielscriver9726]

It's a good idea to stick a neodymium (N52 10mm x 10mm or so) to the outside of oil drain plug (even on the outside it will create a strong magnetic draw on the inside end of the plug bolt), OR permanently stick a larger N52 on the bottom of the oil pan.

[@ProjectFarm]

Daniel, Thank you for the great suggestion! Thank you for watching the video and commenting!

[@RRaucina]

Manufacturers seem to use only ceramic magnets inside transmission pans. First reason being they are cheaper and second that they have much better heat resistance than rare earth. You will need to get temperature rated rare earth magnets for inside an oil pan and perhaps outside also. The bigger and more the better!

[@MrRichard57000]

can t argu with that!!!sometimes they put a few on a steel filterhousing

[@TheSprinterVan]

Another thing I like to do is The drain pan use for oil, after you empty it it's still an oily mess so I have a cardboard box it fits in exactly ,close the Box and the oil pan doesn't get mess all over my shop in between uses.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip! Thank you

[@guymee]

To me this looks like the first current form video, the stance, the angle to the camera Only real difference is your comfort talking consisntely and your slowly developed voice cadence and video pace This is still incredibly high quality

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@allanenders5525]

I have a 60 gallon upright compressor, it’s been in a heated shop since new, 25 years ago, any idea as to how or when the tank should be inspected/ pressure tested? When you tap on the tank it doesn’t sound very thick! Thanks....

[@bzd16b]

Ohh, that explains the hair...

[@elkhunter3382]

I run synthetic engine oil in my air compressor, seems to work fine. Yes synthetic is much better for it to start in the cold weather.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@oldcountryman2795]

Yeah, I don’t think the detergent in motor oil would make any difference.

[@JbirdlLester]

Hay Project Farm. think you for the Heads up Great Video I just got an older compressor last year at an Auction and going to try to bring to Old Beast back to life. you have saved me a few hours looking up how to Maintain it thanks a lot look forward to more vids I Subscribe to your channel. Thank You. Also the Hay was a Pun. lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@nanjingldv]

Wow, I couldn’t believe you forgot to remove the oil cap before draining the oil. But it happens

[@poopipeboy3033]

Not as dumb as my mistake. The fill cap for my (very old) compressor was so well hidden and covered in dust that I didn't even see it. It took me a whole hour to change the oil by using a pipette to get the oil through the tiny breather port. I just assumed it was a shitty design, but went back to double check later, and sure enough I just hadn't looked hard enough. That damn job would've taken two minutes if I'd have known.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

The oil fill cap has a breather hole in.

[@TheEgg185]

@@poopipeboy3033 lmao

[@MittyNuke1]

​@@poopipeboy3033 Hahaha that's funny, love it. I have one where the oil fill port is in a pretty awful location, basically the oil fill needs to be extended, or I could have been a little smarter like PF and done the trick he did with the cardboard here. Either way, my solution was to find an old container (I think i used an empty hydraulic cement container), drill two holes in the lid, found some old kitchen sink side sprayer hose, cut the hose in half, put half the hose in each lid hole, found a shop vac hose adapter/reducer and duct-taped one sink sprayer hose into the smaller size of the shop vac reducer (it was still way bigger than the tiny sprayer hose), plugged the other side into my shop vac, turned on vac, and used other sprayer hose to suck the liquid out through the fill port. Aka, I build a homemade vacuum liquid extractor. And actually, it works pretty well other than having too short of a hose, lol. I bought a $15 Amazon Chinese pneumatic extractor which had WAY too small of a container, and the shop vac one I "built" is way faster. (I ended up cutting a hole (I was too lazy to walk outside and get a jigsaw or dremel, so I used a knife which was the absolutely wrong tool for the job) in the lid of a 5 gallon bucket and stuck the top of the pneumatic extractor into the bucket lid, and tried using the pneumatic extractor with a 5 gallon bucket, and the vacuum pressure made the bucket sides cave in, haha.)

[@steelrain4752]

Could we get a comparison video of air compressors? Thank you!

[@alexmunich86]

I just type in "project farm" before I do or buy anything these days... It's like having a handy cool uncle anytime! 🙏

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Thank you so much for putting this video out.Have the same compressor and this was the first time I had done any oil change. Yes, let it go way to long without realizing and ran it out of oil. Thankfully it was caught before any damage, but had seized a bit. Had to hand crank a bit to get the oil moving again, but worked great afterwards. Thanks again!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear all ended well!

[@oblivion._.8294]

Crazy to see how I watch every video of yours that gets recommended to me. Your confidence when making videos is the only thing that has changed. The information in your videos is amazing. Thank you for your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

That's awesome!

[@mechaneil]

Thanks for all your reviews. I was able to get the same air compressor recently, but in the process of loading it up on my truck, we had to tilt it on its side, which had the oil leak in the motor's mechanical parts, unfortunately even the electrical compononents. I will have to clean the oil off. Any suggestions on how to do it?

[@Erik_Swiger]

You mentioned heating your shop ... I'm a big fan of 250-watt heat lamps. You can use 6 of them for the same amount of power as a 1500-watt space heater and that will heat quite a large area. They're 90% efficient at creating heat because they heat the filament to 5,000 degrees, much hotter than the heating element in a space heater. And, they last virtually forever. Plus, they can be put on switches, or a thermostat, or even a dimmer (although they have a shorter life then). Just be sure to use a lamp holder rated for them, they have ceramic holders that can take the higher temperatures, available in any farm supply, or even Walmart.

[@ProjectFarm]

This is a great recommendation! Thank you

[@harutanaka3647]

I am harbor freight. What is the different between SAE 5W-30 and the one Harbor Freight sale " SAE30" Can I use SAE 5w-30 ?

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll have to look at the HF.

[@davidsmeltser2236]

Thank you for your service and all the awesome videos you put out greatly appreciate them!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@metatechnologist]

Upvoted for using cardboard to contain the drain oil. Does air compressor oil have additives in it or is it just regular SAE 30 non-detergent as others claim? Good tip with bag.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. I'm nearly certain the air compressor oil is without detergents. Thanks again

[@theusconstitution1776]

🇺🇸THANK YOU FOR MY CHILDREN’S FREEDOM❤️🇺🇸 I watched your MOTOR KOTE and water video since then I’ve added it to a very noisy power steering pump in my 2011 Chevy pick up which the dealer told me all that’s just normal see? As he took me to another brand new truck out on the lot and Shernoff it made the same noise? A COUPLE CAPS FULL AND INSTANTLY SILENT😲😳 Would you add that to your AIR COMPRESSOR OIL?

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow! Impressive! I haven't added it yet, but I did add engine restore, since my compressor seemed very slow to fill the tank. Not sure if it helped. I will likely add motorkote when I purchase more of the product. I've used up all that I had. Thank you!

[@theusconstitution1776]

It was your video with the water in the engine after the application of the motor kote that impressed me! BETCHA SLICK 50 WON’T DO THAT🤔🤔 I jumped on Amazon and ordered it five minutes after your video since then.........I’ve added it to the engine IN my Chevy AND The power steering on that same Chevy and now I think when it’s time to change the oil in my diesel mahindra tractor and my air compressor! THEY BOTH SIT for long periods of time, sometimes months between uses and if the parts inside are COATED that will help for really cold starts like 15 below zero and I NEED them to work! I am going to stop by the Chevy garage and explain the fix to their noisy power steering pumps! Thanks for the heads up and thank you for protecting our nation our military deserves a thousand times the support you get! I watched a video and I forget who did it however it’s evidence lead me to believe that we are seeing so much MORE PTSD when you consider the veterans World War II, or the Korean War because our military isn’t doing anything different? IT’S OUR SOCIETY THATS AT FAULT!! These folks in many cases come home to an empty apartment with no fanfare no community to back them up and are expected to return to productive lives........When no one or very few in their community understand what they’ve been through so there is no soft catch for them? It makes perfect sense to me after World War II and Korea our families our communities were much closer than they are today............... think about Mayberry RFD? ❤️🇺🇸God bless🙏 you and all of those who serve this country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸............ WITHOUT you....... we would just be another Third World shit hole🤔😢

[@shanedes4646]

Love your vids what do you think about mixing Motorkote with Royal Purple for air compressor

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@prongATO]

Could you possibly do a video on home/small shop air compressors? There are SO many on the market it’s almost impossible to choose. Maybe $250.00-1500 range or whatever you find to be a sweet spot for home compressors with a decent capacity. 15-50 gallon.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@prongATO]

@@ProjectFarm maybe do some pneumatic tool tests too!

[@smoothshooter]

Have you ever done an air compressor comparison? Not sure what you could really measure but now I'm curious

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I have watches a ton of your videos and did thumbs up on every one. This is the only one I heard you mention of being in the military. At that point I decided to subscribe. And is everyone else has posted from a month ago to a year ago, thank you for your service.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment! I was in the military when I published this video and really enjoyed my time in the military. It's great to finally plant roots here in Missouri and to have a place that I can call home for more than a couple of years. Thanks again.

[@geocube1898]

More of these how to videos please! I love the product comparisons, but I adore mechanical and carpentry how to's!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@lunaticholler1371]

How about comparing oil-free air compressors? I'm old and alone in the woods and am in need of such a critter!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Bill-th5bd]

First and foremost THANK YOU for your service! Great retro video. Awesome to see how you've grown comfortable with the camera over the years. Keep em comin.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks, will do!

[@demolitioncam6519]

What branch are you in and thank you for your service hope everything goes well

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! I'm now out of the service but I was in the USAF. Thanks again!

[@tokillamurderer]

@@ProjectFarm what did you do in the air force if you don't mind me asking? Airplanes are my life :-)

[@peterbiere9384]

Your videos have come a long way since 5 years ago. I joined this chanel maybe a year ago give or take. Excellent video as always. Would love to see more of these types of videos where you work around the shop! Things I learned in this video that I never knew. 1. Your were in the military. 2. You're a family man. Wow. A True American hero! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! I AM HONORED TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS GREAT CHANEL.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@johnpossum556]

Do you think there is a way to prevent internal rusting? I was pondering the idea of naval jelly inside a tank...makes that black (rust...check wikipedia, its a different form much like the black coating on guns) stuff that never rusts again. But I've read the science inside a tank is very complex. I'd enjoy seeing any videos on this topic (rustproofing the tank).

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

John Possum scrub paint of from outside and use pure zinc to paint. fill inside with tank paint and then move/swivel the tank to coat its inside after that let it dry and spray the inside with car undercoat surface wax...no rust for centuries. Or just don't do any of that and spray inside with oil and move it around to coat inside with oil. Always draft in water from the inside

[@donegone6314]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR VIDEOS!! I have watched and liked your bmvideos for years now. Great job. I imagine this was earlier on. Great job and GOD bless!!

[@the4thj]

So, it's been over a year; do your bearings on that motor maybe need replacing and the wiring to the motor need to be redone due to heat? *cough video idea!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@zackstewart4109]

Haha I watch your show all the time and love it. Today I needed to change the compressor oil at work and look who pops up in the youtube search! Awesome.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Glad this video helped.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

That oil looked kind of like chicken drippings nice 2 tone job.

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, I'm sure it was overdue for a change! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@TeeRexington]

Hello, could you do a video on air compressors? compare them for sound, cfm, etc?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@raymorrison5006]

A little tip that might help on that oil change next time is if you find a piece of pipe you can thread it into that hole on the pump and put a cap on the end of a piece of pipe that would be an easier way to drain the oil and just leave the pipe attached to the pump

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip! Thank you

[@raymorrison5006]

@@ProjectFarm your welcome

[@ForbiddTV]

I was looking to buy a air cleaner/water remover for my air system and thought of looking on your channel first. No luck, dang.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@blackout7615]

All your videoa are worth watching a few times. Even these old ones. Thank you for the time you put into all that you do. And thank you for your service!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@JC-dt7jv]

At what time did he mention his military service? Just curious, I didn't remember him saying it.

[@joshuafritz1386]

Why do oil drains always require extra equipment such as funnels? I don't understand delivering a product without usability.

[@nate30]

I work on aircompressors all the time every day having the oil to the top of the sight glass does not hurt a thing it's also a good idea a couple of times a year to drain the bottom of the tanke get the water out of there there was definitely water in that aircompressor oil

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this information! This is great to know. Also, great tip regarding draining the water.

[@disruptivegarage]

i'll be honest here, i noticed you had a few slip ups like coughing etc, and frankly i didnt even mind. on the contrary instead of it always being perfect it makes the vid alot more human and personal. i compare it a bit as how one would act on a job interview or with friends. those stiff guys like to see everything proper but friends dont want that bs and want you as you. hope itd made sense, thx for the vid

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the positive comment!

[@seeker0208]

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[@ethans6.0]

a tip for some of your viewers that have an electric compressor is to always remove the power source or battery while working on anything if applicable or removing the air in the compressor because its always better to be safer and smarter then to work harder and harder you may prefer to use a funnel from paper in addition to the cardboard next time incase oil happens to flow under the motor some air compressor tanks have exportation dates because they can rust out this guys tank exploded after only 10 years but it may have also been because the tank was repaired im not sure kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOvk4d-m7ponLM maybe these older air compressors needed the extra oil because the oil quality wasn’t so good or maybe thats the original oil and it required 2 quarts congratulations on your modern homestead and shop and thank you very much for all your service and videos god bless you and merry christmas

[@SeanChYT]

Thanks for the video. After changing the oil on my compressor, oil started spitting out the top of the oil cap (which seems to have a breather and check-valve of some kind). Any guesses why that's happening? I have the oil level exactly halfway in the sight-glass, and I used oil meant for air compressors (ISO 68).

[@rikujkoivisto]

FIRST! Take the oil cap of, oil will flow more easily..

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point.

[@reconphil]

Thanks for your service. Would it have been better to open the filler then the drain to let the air help the drainage?

[@ProjectFarm]

This is an excellent recommendation. Also, thank you for supporting those of us who serve.

[@timgebers2858]

Do you have a recommendation for very cold environments and an unheated shop?....I finally gave up on HF compressors, and got a 30 gallon Dewalt, I broke the compressor in per the instructions then changed using DW's oil but also cut in 4 ozs. of Marvel Mystery Oil to the 12 ozs. my compressor calls for to hopefully help with the extreme cold...I also hung a heat lamp and reflector above the compressor to warm it on the coldest days. Can you think of anything else to help with the extreme temperatures I experience in Nebraska? Thank you for everything you do, I've based many purchases from your videos.

[@michaellinner7772]

Thanks for the info. It's a good tip for the home mechanic.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!! I'm still very happy with the LEDs. Highly recommend them.

[@jocrp6]

My compressor is alot bigger but has the same sight glass,, Whenever the oil turns a milky light brown, time to change. I use Rotella T4 in everything engine wise.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Kokomo365]

Single viscosity SAE 30 weight, non-detergent oil is fine to use in most air compressor and power washer pumps. It's inexpensive and most hardware stores carry it. Change it yearly to extend pump life.

[@passiw6609]

The compressor from my parents is 16 years old and never had an oil change so I had made it and had changed the oil and drained the tank. In the engine there was no more oil but still oil sludge disgusting 🤢 by the way the compressor had run for 10 years without air filter :/ Btw. In Germany there are special standards for compressor oils mostly a VDL ISO 100 oil is used.It is a 50l Tank with a 2.5 kilowatt motor. He holds 170ml of the oil.

[@konradsky8978]

Props to this dude. Still reads and replies to comments on 4 year old videos. This and many other reasons (such as his refusal for sponsors and staying independent) is why I originally subscribed and will continue to support his channel. Great work! Keep it up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@msgstar4933]

Any chance of a review of air compressors? For small industrial car worshops/enthusiasts

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@msgstar4933]

@@ProjectFarm u the boss man

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Thank you for your service Sir. I've done that forever with bags... I stand up the funnel, and put the bag over it, open side down, like a parachute.... Keeps the funnel clean... Never seen anyone else do that until now.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@FredD63]

Great video again … I use Amsoil synthetic in my air compressor and also I use a empty gallon jug set it on the floor with a nail in the wall that I hang my funnel on and the tip of the funnel sticks in the jug to let it drain into that..

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@olblu8746]

The oil you draimed looks "clean" compared to the oil that drained out of my compressor!! Mine took only 16 oz. Thanks for all your hard work. What brand compressor is yours? Is it a 5 hp or 3hp?

[@zac8606]

Enjoy your channel. Thanks for your service

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Los714]

What is the air compressor called? I’m trying to buy just the air compressor without the air tank but I can’t find it online.

[@steelbear29]

Nice info thanks. My compresor is all the way up on that level gauge and is running low apms on the start and then gradually starts getting higher apms i wonder if that'stheproblem

[@gabrielsilvaz4199]

I don’t even bother with removing the oil plug. I just use a transfer pump it’s way easier by far!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@sts1541]

On a air compressor without sight window and only dip stick - do you push in/screw in dipstick to check oil or let dip stick just sit on top of hole, big difference in oil readings?

[@COLDROLD73]

If you hold the can the other way { 6:20 ] it pours easier,.........I know, I hear ya, Gday. :

[@losmoore3358]

Is that all of the maintenance is needed on those compressor? Looks easy. I'm about to purchase on for my residential use vs oil less.

[@hx823]

Is you mechanical expertise derived from your military experience, school (trade or otherwise) or self taught?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. Mostly self-taught, but I did gain some mechanical experience in the military.

[@Jodyrides]

About 20 years ago, I bought a craftsman oil- less compressor for my garage. I don’t use it for much more than doing checks on my brakes on my wife’s car in my pick up truck, and changing tires and adding air to all the vehicles in the family at times, and changing tires on my mini motorcycles, adding air, so my compressor probably only runs about 30 minutes per week when I’m working in the garage during the warmer months here in Pennsylvania there’s no oil in the compressor. I can see the piston and connecting rod if I remove the guard and look up into the bottom of the compressor. I had my doubts at first, but it seems to work. It’s a 20 gallon tank, single piston. it would not turn on one day when I energized the motor at the switch. So I figured it was blown up. I have it mounted on the shelf. I made Ford in the upper corner of my garage above my parts washing tub. I have my son come over and help me take it down, and I was ready to just go buy a new one. But I wanted to know what happened. I started by taking the cover off the electric motor. I found the reason it would not turn on in the first 30 seconds. The motor was filled with stink bugs that apparently found a nest in there to live in. I wheeled the compressor outside, and started digging the stink bugs out. I got the compressor to start.., After removing most of the stink bugs. Then I just used the air hose to blow out the rest of the stink bugs that found a home inside my electric motor. There were hundreds of them in there.

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow. thanks for sharing.

[@TheSprinterVan]

Nice little how-to video, thank you I like the idea about the cardboard to guide the old oil. And also the idea about reusing the old grocery bags. Always good to hear some new shortcuts and tips👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@billyelliot78]

im so surprised by the piss-poor design for draining the oil....

[@robertt9342]

Seems like this would have been a good time to install an extended drain with a valve to make oil changes easier.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback

[@evojigger]

Excellent tip, think its something people overlook with compressors. With my compressor, its a big 3 cylinder one, I do a lot of car bodywork so it works relatively hard, I have put some lucas stabilizer and zx1 extralube into the oil, those two have made a huge difference to the amount of oil coming down the lines into my filters, almost none now, and before the electric motor would trip the inbuilt trip switch trying to start from cold when the temps got near freezing, now it starts right up no problem.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the positive comment!

[@MrMikeyx007]

Hey Brother Ben Franklin was our first Postmaster General there is stamps dedicated to our military service the only thing is they came out around 1950 if you go on eBay or the world wide web and see military stamps you'll see them the honor you with stamps now when I show our military guys the stamps that I carry in my pocket I have to point to mr. Disney and say he drove for the Red Cross and he did and I love that he also worked with our federal government because when he owned the park he had the whole world coming to his doorstep and I'm sure there were some that were a little worrisome to our country okay definitely look up those stamps because I know if I was in the military I would want to see them and the whole country honored you with those stamps all right brother

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@haydenc2742]

You should always loosen or remove the fill plug, mainly because if you drain the oil, then can't get the fill plug off you are in for a bad time trying to get oil back in it Either way great video! Definitely needed to get changed...kinda funky and with fresh oil it definitely should extend the life of that compressor

[@ProjectFarm]

This is an excellent point regarding the fill plug. Compressor seems to sounds smoother with the synthetic oil, but it could just be the placebo effect. Thanks for commenting.

[@KeithJewell]

Glad to see this comment. It only takes one time having to fill through the drain plug for most of us to learn this lesson.

[@kimchee94112]

I have the 60 gal Kobalt compressor. Per manual, change first 50 hours then every 3 months or 200 hours whichever comes first. Other then the recommended Kobalt compressor oils, Mobil 1 synthetic 10w30. Capacity 47.4 ounces. Hopefully providing a rough starting point. I also have a 20-30 gal Craftsman Professional compressor, true 2 hp, 240V. Change oil about 4 times in 45 years! Still runs like new, Ha ha. Huge difference between Craftsman and Craftsman Professional (commercial duty). That sucker cost me more than the 60 gal Kobalt adjusted for inflation.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@WEmralddiva]

Thanks so much. Super helpful video.

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@jhorne18]

Wouldn't it be better to take the oil cap off before draining the oil so as to allow the air to rush in and help push the oil out the drain?

[@mike333h]

Dang, what a subscriber I am, I didn’t know you were military lol. Haircut kinda gives it away lol. I just retired in June of last year from the military.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and congratulations on retirement!

[@Billy56890]

I used 5W30 synthetic mobile oil is it safe to use it ??

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@Billy56890]

@@ProjectFarm I used it in air compressor not car engine

[@billthompson9595]

great information! we all forget to look after our air compressors///Thank you

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@chandlersgarage]

I have a video idea. Since this has to do with air compressors I will leave it here. I am about to purchase two Air Hose Reels for my shop and have no clue which one to pick, there are so many brands. It would be great for you to create a video for retractable air hose reels. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@johncrowell9014]

Thank you for your service! As veteran's me from the 82nd Airborne, and my wife retiring after 24 years in the Air Force we always thank or military! Keep up the good work! Also what do you do in the Air Force?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for your service! I recently transitioned out of the military and am now enjoying a lot more time with the family. Thanks again!

[@mr.z541]

For a 6 year old video.....very impressive! 👍👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@gth042]

I didn't notice "12V air compressor/inflators torture test (are they all total garbage)" in your Public Service playlist. Time inflating a tire from flat to 50, repeated after 1,6, and 24-hour burn-in? After using them once or twice, I can beat the last couple I've bought with an old-school bicycle pump -- and I'm lazy! Thank you for what you do, and keep enjoying your "retirement". You can prevent that oil drain problem with a 4' hose -- once you find the designer... :>

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@gmcjetpilot]

I happened to get this from googling air compressor oil change. I am know your newer videos well, doing side by side comparisons. Your quality and subject matter has improved, but this was handy. I am going to synthetic on my compressor.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@miker252]

To avoid messy oil changes we put a ball valve nipple and elbow on our HVAC pneumatic air stations.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great tip!

[@billyelliot78]

Is there an air compressor comparison video? Is it even worth doing? are they all about the same?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@PaulPaid]

How about a test of which air compressor is quietest?. Compressors in the 2 gallon range like the Metabo HPT Air Compressor

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@virginia7125]

I have a modified Hitachi nail gun compressor converted to a small shop compressor. The quick connect was changed out to automotive. Less air leaks. The plastic line to the gauges was changed to brass. An oiler was added to the compressor for air tools. Anti-vibration foam was added around the top to muffle noise. An electric cooling fan was added to the vent area on the compression piston. Basically, these are designed for nail guns, not shop tools. Has 4.2 cfms, runs all but some grinders & saws. 8 gallons means quick fill-up time. Now I'm running my compressor on 5W-40 euro synthetic motor oil. Runs great...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mrc3458]

Just changed the oil in my Kobalt K7060V, 3.5hp, 60 gal. I could not find the capacity anywhere. Mine took 32 oz. I was glad to see that yours did also. I was starting to question my sight glass. Something else I did was check the air filter and the foam was starting to fall apart, glad I looked at it would of hated to suck deteriorated foam into the compressor. Thanks for the video.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@batvette]

Hmm.... i have a dewalt emglo hand carry compressor about 4.5 cfm... circa 2000. I ran it on its initial fill for 15 years, DIYer home use so not high hours. Changed it 5 years ago. Ill change it again in 2030. Far more concen to me is keeping rust outta tank. Since I dont paint with it about every three months after I drain it I put about a teaspoon of air tool or compressor oil in the tank, rotate it 360 degrees on all axiseseseseses (cant recall plural of axis) and leave it in which yes gets a bit messy when used with the blowgun. Tank is rust free after 20 years so it works. BTW this is a marvelous compressor, dewalt bought emglo, owned em for a year and sucked all the engineering secrets out of the company then tried it themselves. Probably not as good who knows.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.