Harbor Freight 29 Gallon Air Compressor Unboxing Set Up And Oil Change Item

In this video i unbox my new 29 gallon air compressor that you get from harbor freight. Also i go through the instructions and show you how to set up your compressor and i show you how to change the oil as well. initially had the 21 gallon air compressor from harbor freight but it was not proving enough air for my impact tools so i upgraded. If you liked this video please make sure to give it a thumbs up and thank you for watching.

[@laugh1958]

Nice video Eric, thank you sir. I watched because i am getting ready to change the oil for the first time on mine. Hopefully I won't get oil everywhere.

[@STRAIGHTP]

Very helpful just got mine. im in AZ as well. Everybody complains about the oil drain but everything else is stellar reviews. Hope she can spray some paint for me. Thanks for the vid

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+STRAIGHTP thank you I appreciate it! It's a nice compressor and I'm sure it can

[@ondago2]

Nice job explaing the oil detergent and what wrenches you needed and suggesting help to balance unit while installing wheels and pads. Super cool that you clearly make teh point about what you could mess up by gorilla tightening the oil drain plug, etc. lots of people talk ( a lot) and some talk a little better but very few give useful, explained, non-repetitive guidance on why your doing what and how. Cudos for showing the oil change. I only caught one thing that I would dispute and that's the advice to put the washers and back on in the same order they come off a bolt or wheel axle, as shipped. Very important to get right, but follow the manual or at least good fastener joint convention. I say this on absolutely relevant recent esperience because I just assembled a new Harbor Freight Fortress FT26175 compressor wheels about 3 days ago and the washer for each wheel were shipped in opposite (obv different) orienatation from each other. Obvoiusly 1 was right and one was wrong. Usually your advice will work but it's bet to recomend the manual or just advise Flat washer first and then the split locking washer then the nut but I appreciate that you called out the importance. Great job man.

[@bigtxbullion]

I just bought same model. That cardboard is tough. Its not the blade. Not bad harbor freight. Now if they can just provide an oil "chute" as suggested in the manual cause yeah it gets everywhere. Ps the 61489 model has the upgrades including the hour meter and higher CFM. That said you have to install wheels and rubber pads. Mine was good. Much quieter than the old 8 gal used.

[@dukepc349]

Yeah they keep up now I am stuck with two of them. I bought a used one a year ago used . I was in the middle of my paint job when it was taking forever to fill out so had to go get a new to finish my paint job. Great video

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+ZoCustom250 thank you for watching. this compressor is much quieter which is a plus!

[@dukepc349]

ERICSDIYGARAGE yeah I was just actually looking to if someone did a video on the gasket replacement and your video come up to . Yeah it’s quite I like the one I just got yesterday because it tell you how many hours. So I got the updated one and the old. I am going to do a video on it because I haven’t put the wheels and the rubber on it yet

[@crossfiregaming9541]

ERICSDIYGARAGE hey Eric do you know the oil capacity of this compressor or at least a rough estimate? I been trying to find out and haven’t been able to.

[@leesuschrist]

I love this compressor! Thanks for making this video, it will help me with the break in procedure on mine. Subbed!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Lee H thank you i appreciate it!

[@liorando3018]

Very informative video

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@darrinsiberia]

how do you know when to the change the oil. Mine the level is at FULL but I know it's old oil from like 5 yrs. ago

[@je1279]

My only suggestion is to run the factory oil fill for the initial break in period then drain it and replace with new oil. This will remove most of the metal flakes and shavings created during the break in period.

[@peterhewel8984]

I've had this for about a year. Great compressor for the money. Has the aftercooler that most don't. Has pump and motor as some that go for $500+. Way better than V twins ag big box stores. Use funnel and 1 qt cup to drain oil. The small blue one at Walmart works xwell. In the summer I use 40 weight oil from Tractor Supply. 2 gallons is only $20. This is best for heavy use. In the fall an spring I use 30 weight. I only heat my garage when I am in it. With 30 weight oil in a 30 degree compressor, you will trip breakers trying to start it. I use 20 weight in the winter, but if I used it heavier, I'd heat the garage on use 30 weight. Typically my garage is 10-15 warmer than outside. Typical day is 25-30. Maybe 15-20 overnight. This is too cold for any compressor!

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Peter Hewel thanks for your tips, i live in az and its always hot here, i have triped thebreaker a few times when i use it for a long time. i cant complain this compressor is awesome!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Read your review. How’s it holding up.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I haven't used it much since I got electric tools but when I do use it works perfectly

[@Dr_Mike2]

That's some bad ass cardboard!!! LOL

[@DKSE123]

What's the oil capacity & iso number ?

[@soullessone4681]

Man I thought you would never get that box Cut

[@terrylazenby1154]

does it keep up with your tools? like a cut off tool or die grinder?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Terry Lazenby it keeps up with my impact tools but it kicks on too soon

[@ssranon]

thanks for the video. please change the blade in your utility knife tho...

[@STBRetired1]

Hi Eric - on the 21 gallon HF compressor the manual states that the air output fitting is 1/4". Unfortunately, the manual for the 29 gallon (61489) doesn't specify what the air output fitting is. Is it 1/4" or 3/8"? Don't get confused by hose size. HF may sell 3/8" hose but I think they have 1/4" fittings on the ends. There's quite a difference in size between the 1/4" and 3/8" quick change couplers.

[@STBRetired1]

I just looked at another video about the 61489 29 gallon compressor and on the box it said that the air outlet was 1/4".

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Its a 1/4 fitting

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

I would pipe out the oil drain to make changing the oil less messy to change.

[@pdiz]

You tap out the thread to a standard NPT fitting, but who really wants to do that? Maybe use a funnel pitcher to capture the oil, IDK, this thing drives me nuts.

[@amp12345amp]

@OBServe Garage ..... Reading through the comments I see that you and I are looking for that same information. Did you ever find it out? If you do, please let me know.

[@Vasilyevich05]

The harbor freight compressor is $370 plus about $115 for 2 year plan which is about $500 after taxes. I just bought a 30 gallon dewalt for $480 plus $110 for 2 year plan. Came out to be a $100 more but I got a good brand name compressor that will last longer.

[@nodak81]

Dewalt is "assembled" in the USA from Chinese-made parts. Congrats on paying more for the same crap, just painted yellow.

[@nigelgrant9693]

hi guy's how do i get replacement parts for compressor central pa

[@ondago2]

if you don't have manual, look on HF website, find any similar compressor and open the online manual. Theres a 1-888 or something phone nuimber to call. they can order you parts. the store people have not clue about ordering parts usually, if ever.

[@jesse197981]

what air tools do you run with this compressor & do you think it will run a 1/2 impact gun

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I used a 1/2 earthquake impact however it would really struggle to remove lug nuts at times and it wasn't able to keep up with the air tools. I wouldn't recommend it for a shop tbh

[@jesse197981]

lowes has a 30 gallon craftsman 175psi its supposed to run 6.2 cfm @ 90 do you think it will run a 1/2 impact

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

@@jesse197981 yeah I think that would be a better option or go cordless best decision I've made

[@JDG119]

Its weird i bought the same one from harbor freight but it only shows 5.9 scfm@ 90 psi?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I did see different part numbers that have higher ratings, what part number did you get

[@JDG119]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE looks like i have item# 62765

[@cardo1111]

They probably got in trouble for overstating their specs and corrected them to actual specs.

[@drejackson1000]

Is this big enough to run a DA sander?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

It's rated for intermittent use on Sanders

[@robswrenches9501]

Man, I want to upgrade to that one for the same reason Eric. Thanks for the overview on this compressor. 👍👍👍

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Rob's Wrenches you definitely feel a difference when you connect your impact wrench, only thing i dislike the drain plug location. Thank you for watching 👍

[@robswrenches9501]

I don't like that either. It's' practically inadequate to have to use such a small port. The next time that I have to do it, I'm going to use a vacuum hand pump. I've been saving jars with sealed lids to make reservoirs from. I just need some copper tubing now.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Rob's Wrenches sounds like a good idea, im probably going to modify a funnel and let the oil drip on it and have a pan ready

[@robswrenches9501]

Good deal Eric.

[@dukepc349]

Rob's Wrenches lol you every where u got me subs now

[@nodak81]

Not a fan of having to torque the head bolts. If they can't build it right, then don't sell it. All it would take is some thread locker at the factory.

[@strumpeteer]

Were you able to unload the compressor off your truck /SUV by yourself or did you need help?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I needed help to load and unload its possible to do it alone but its not worth risking a back injury

[@strumpeteer]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Thanks, unfortunately I'll have to unload this off my truck myself. Maybe I'll have to make some ramp that I could slide it off. Did the Harbor Freight staff help you load it on your truck?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

@@strumpeteer yes the staff will help you load it into your vehicle they helped me do it but when I got home my wife gave me a hand.

[@bigbuck6256]

Any one else have oil spurt out the oil cap air hole......... I have no complaints outside that......

[@VIPSTYLEUSA]

how is this working after a year?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Its still running strong no issues at all

[@stevencardona6492]

Need a new blade on the utility knife

[@Subi_doo]

Damn son, time for a new blade on that utility knife

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thick box

[@fritzluve]

It would have been a little easier and quicker if you just cut or pulled apart the thin clear plastic with your fingers near the bottom of the bag to get the wheels out instead of going through the trouble of cutting the zip ties off and ruining your razor! Just trying to help! 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️

[@sgtgrantham]

Mine will not even remove lug nuts off my car. 3rd one I’ve had. Disgusted I bought a new regulator and gauge. Still will not Work. I used wrench and hose that I knew worked. And it still sucked. Harbor freight service said they don’t know what to do except bring it back but I have made the changes so it’s a no go. Wish I had bought one from tractor supply.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

sgtgrantham maybe it's your impact wrench?

[@sgtgrantham]

ERICSDIYGARAGE nope. Both of mine work fine with other compressors. And I swapped hoses.

[@spider0804]

What psi are you running on the regulated side? Some people forget to increase the psi on that second gauge.

[@sgtgrantham]

spider0804 anywhere from 90 to 130

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

try a 3/8 air fitting with 1/2 air hose

[@chuckdalton8884]

I am not putting you down but you are going way above what the manufacturer recommends in the book . Changing the oil when it's already perfectly filled also things such as taking the hex nut bolts on overhead section of the engine 10 hours after use?? You should read the book again.

[@tonyaddy7825]

need to buy a new blade box cutter...

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Tony Addy the box was thick

[@davisitoperezgt653]

Made in china

[@1AlteredEgo]

I gave up after watching the struggle with cutting the box...

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

don't bother buying it, you probably will give up on putting it together as well

[@Acidburn3141]

Bro for only 22ft-lbs of torque you DONOT need to hit them like that you Amateur

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I'm not the one looking at a KZbin video of settings up an air compressor. It sounds like you're the amateur