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09-06-2009, 04:20 PM
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York compressor oil
I was told the York compressor takes mineral oil, i can't find it anywhere and no one has it. I'm at pepboys as I write this and they have gear oil. Can I use this? Or does it have to be mineral oil?
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09-06-2009, 04:41 PM
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If by gear oil you mean the heavy stuff that you put in your differential, then I'd have to say the answer would be no imo.
I'm pretty sure the jug I have I got at pepboys. It's CRC/Sta-Lube brand and says "Professional Formula Compressor Oil SAE 30" on the front. Part #SL22133. So in a pinch I'd say a straight-weight 30 motor oil might work.
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09-06-2009, 05:03 PM
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What about ester oil?
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09-06-2009, 05:09 PM
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It is sometimes called mineral oil, but what you are looking for is refrigeration oil. Try acsource.net.
The York is a different critter when it comes to oil. It packs the oil into the crankcase under certain conditions as opposed to 100% circulation as with most modern systems. Refrigeration oil can also be had from your local commercial/residential HVAC supplier. It is cheap and will get the job done.
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09-06-2009, 05:19 PM
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although would ester oil work in the compressor? I saw some of that at autozone.
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09-06-2009, 05:23 PM
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Use ester oil.
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09-06-2009, 07:43 PM
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Ester is dead.
Go to Google for "FJC Mineral Oil" and choose a supplier. That is mineral oil specifically for refrigeration (A/C) units. Ken300D
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09-06-2009, 08:46 PM
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Hyken Glacial blue multiviscosity oil made by Kendall. Very high quality stuff. 10.00 a gallon. Available at specialty shops
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