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where to buy air compressor oil
H&K PUMP (214-428-2868) Piston compressor oil: $29.00 per gallon Rotary Screw Compressor oil: $415.00 per 5 gallon pail. Air-compressor oil is usually a synthetic oil that does not contain detergents commonly found in motor oil. Air-compressor oil is manufactured specifically for use in lubricating the ball bearings inside a compressor and is generally the recommended choice by manufacturers of air compressors. A synthetic oil also helps reduce carbon deposits within the compressor.