So I see some people mention 2 hours, I seen someone say 50 hours, I have no clue how do you know when to change the oil, Im planning on getting secolube 500 its 23.75 a quart for me buying one gallon thats decent should last a long time.
How often do you change you oil in you yong heng, How quickly should to drain on the first fill
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Personly after its first full run . That first run oil will "washout" any uncleaned out factory assembly stuff like metal glakes or what not.. so id fill as normal run it good to temp. And drain well. Kinda look at that first oil fill as a one run break in / clean out oil.. of course everyone got there thing and way on whats best ..
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I know you aren't supposed to mix brands / types of oil in the reservoir would there be a problem using some inexpensive Husky synthetic compressor oil to "flush" out a new one, running up to 50-60 degrees C then drain it and put in the high dollar stuff. I would imagine that the amount of Husky oil left in there wouldn't be a problem.
I am also interested in how many hours between oil changes various people prefer in addition to how long before draining the first flushing fill. The factory specs seem way too long to me for the scheduled drain and fill. I went with 15 hours for my first regular oil change using Royal Purple and it looked pretty dark, so that might be too long.
I am also interested in how many hours between oil changes various people prefer in addition to how long before draining the first flushing fill. The factory specs seem way too long to me for the scheduled drain and fill. I went with 15 hours for my first regular oil change using Royal Purple and it looked pretty dark, so that might be too long.
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The oil turns black quick but i guess you could dipstick some out and rub between your fingers and feel how slick it still is vs fresh. Also after a run dipstick some out and whip it on a clean white paper towel hold it up to light or sun and look for any specks shiny like metal.
Also when you change the oil you could use a white coffee filter and after your drained to inspect for any crud left in it ..
Somthing as this kinda compressor you really need to do it on a as needed . Like of you feel by your best judgement call . After you het time on it you will kinda figure out a average time frame or a lets not exceed this amount of run time no matter ..
Also when you change the oil you could use a white coffee filter and after your drained to inspect for any crud left in it ..
Somthing as this kinda compressor you really need to do it on a as needed . Like of you feel by your best judgement call . After you het time on it you will kinda figure out a average time frame or a lets not exceed this amount of run time no matter ..
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Whatever you decide for oil change interval I suggest that after draining old oil use a bit of new, clean oil to run through & flush your YH before putting the plug back in. Depending upon which oil I'm using I change oil when I can no longer see through it at the oil level gauge, anywhere from 6-10 hours of run time.
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Well, maybe. I just overhauled my YH. I drained the oil thru the drain plug. When I pulled the cylinder and piston, I was surprised on how much oil was still in the crankcase.
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Well once you get the bulk of oil out at first do you cock and tilt the unit to maybe release that trapped remaining oil? That remaining oil like you say kinda defeats the clean oil back in. Im sure theres a amount of residue oil but just how much? These things just seem like a hope for the best equipment anyway.
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Im not trying to waste seco lube on that but have nothing else il have to go out an buy like husky costs 15 I dont think il bother I guess il break it in with secolube.
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Ya, i dont know .. just seems a gray area that infos all over the place on whats right or whats best . I guess best i remember the manufacturer calls for hydrologic fluid .. so from that you wing it on what's available local or order speciality products you feels better .
Like you buy a new car and ask the dealer what oil and filter is recommended and he just shrugs his shoulders and walks away..lol
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lol I laughed at the dealer part just picturing that in my head hella funny, Anyway I made an order for secolube 500 and I think il run to home depot for the first few runs run husky full synthetic compressor oil. then switch off to my seco lube.
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I wait until I get a dark color when running a new YH and 50 hours after that. 168 hours on my YH right now and I'm still filling 65 sq ft tanks from 3k to 4k in 15 minutes.
Not too shabby for a $218 compressor.
Not too shabby for a $218 compressor.
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