Full Floater Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Does the air system typically get enough lube from the compressor blow by? Is is good practice to add a small dose of some kind of lube once a year or so like ATF? This is for a 1978 R model that does not really have any air leaks but I just want to keep it that way and was curious about lube. And if so, where would I add it?Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41008-air-system-lube/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2015 Don't add any lube! If compressor blow by gets too bad, you should rebuild or buy a new compressor.Oil will make a mess of most air dryers if so equipped. Compressed air makes condensation when the air cools. Add water with oil and you have sludge. Sludge kills brake systems.The best maintenance is to drain your air tanks at the end of the day. That will get rid of water, compressor oil, crap, etc. 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41008-air-system-lube/#findComment-297263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for your insight Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41008-air-system-lube/#findComment-297355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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