User Guide

You have surely seen that your air compressor has a CFM rating and the tools you use also require a certain CFM level to operate. Different tools require different CFM rating. Sometimes you need increased CFM. Two of a good example is when you use your air compressor for impact wrench and spray painting. So, how to increase CFM on air compressor? I am here to answer this … [Read more...] about How to Increase CFM on Air Compressor – The Most Effective Methods

Sometimes when you cannot find air compressor oil to run your compressor, you need other lubricants that you can use instead. I know the struggle to find a replacement for compressor oil. I did some digging in that area and found 3 types of lubricant that you can use as an air compressor oil substitute. These are Hydraulic Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), and … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Use as Air Compressor Oil Substitute

Last week, I was poking around forums and a topic got noticed by, “Can I use motor oil in my air compressor?” - although it was not the question, what surprised me most are the answers from those fellows who are all using different compressors from different manufacturers and expressing their opinion based upon their experience. Can You Use Motor Oil in Your Air Compressor If … [Read more...] about Can I Use Motor Oil in My Air Compressor? – Mechanic’s Solution

A pressure switch of an air compressor helps to start and stop the compressor automatically. It does that by letting you adjust the cut in and cut out pressure. In this guide, you can learn about air compressor pressure switch adjustment in the easiest way possible. But first you need to know a little about cut in and cut out pressure so that you know how pressure switch … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Air Compressor Pressure Switch Adjustment