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3.2 Lubrication guide—compressor
3.3 Application guide
Sullair air compressors are supplied with Sullair AWF
®
which is a heavy duty multi-viscosity, all weather fluid 
which provides an extended change interval when com-
pared to other fluids. Detergent motor 
oils (SAE 10W 
Class SE, SF, SG, or CD) can also be used. Any of these 
oils are suitable under conditions where severe oil oxida-
tion can occur.
Water must be drained from the separator tank periodi-
cally. In high ambient temperature and humidity condi-
tions, condensed moisture can emulsify with the oil 
forming a “milky” color
. SAE 10W is especially prone to 
this condition. The fluid should be changed if this condi-
tion develops.
Do not m
ix different fluids. Combinations of different flu-
ids can lead to operational problems such as foaming, 
p
lugged filters, blocked orifices or lines.
When ambient conditions exceed the recommended 
r
anges, or if other conditions warrant the use of other 
extended life lubricants, contact your local Sullair repre-
sentative for recommendations.
Sullair encourages users to participate in a fluid analysis 
pr
ogram. The analysis might indicate a need for change 
intervals different from those recommended in this man-
ual. Sullair offers a fluid analysis for Sullair AWF. Contact 
Sullair for 
details.
Fluid type Change period/hours Ambient temperature range °F (°C)
Sullair AWF
®
 
1
1500 -20 to 125 (-29 to 52)
Sullube
®
varies
2
32 to 125 (0 to 52)
SAE 10W SE, SF, SG, CD 250 0 to 100 (-18 to 38)
MIL-L-2104E 10W 250 0 to 100 (-18 to 38)
1 
Sullair part numbers for Sullair AWF are 250030-757 (5 gallons/18.9 liters) and 250030-758 (55 gallon drum/280 liters).
2 
Models filled with long life Sullube lubricant should be changed under the following conditions, whichever occurs first: 
•
 Every 8000 hours. 
•
 Once a year. 
•
 As indicated by fluid analysis. A fluid sample at every 1000 hours is recommended. 
•
 For information about a free Sullube analysis, contact your Sullair representative.