What Oil to Use for a Nikota Air Compressor?

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The Nikota 2 hp, 4-gallon twin tank air compressor requires a specific type of oil for optimal performance. Users recommend selecting an oil that maintains stable viscosity and does not boil at high temperatures. For precise recommendations, contacting Nikota support at support@nikota.com is advisable, especially since the user did not receive any directions with the purchase.

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I just have purchased an air compressor
Nikota 2 hp., 4 gallon twin tank, 115 psi,
and i was wondering what kind of oil i am supposed to put in the pump
also i don't have any directions
any suggestions?
thanks
 
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Shawnzyoo said:
I just have purchased an air compressor
Nikota 2 hp., 4 gallon twin tank, 115 psi,
and i was wondering what kind of oil i am supposed to put in the pump
also i don't have any directions
any suggestions?
thanks

I would choose an oil which doesn't boil at the highest temperature reached, and also conserves an stable viscous behavior (\frac{\partial \mu}{\partial T}<<<) over all the temperature range in which the machine works.
 
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Ah Faust, you beat me to it.

Half the problem is just knowing who to ask: support@nikota.com
 

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