DEWALT D55001 Synthetic Compressor Quart Review

I have a new Kobalt 60 gallon compressor, after being idle the oil at the pump was dark and smoky. I call compressor tech and they told me that this is all part of a break in and I just need to change the oil and use synthetic oil (they recommend their cobalt oil). I was looking for a good oil at a good price, not a good oil that would cost an arm and a leg a gallon. So this DeWalt is perfect, the price is perfect, the product is top notch. After an oil change (8oz) I ran the compressor for a…

This is a fully synthetic compressor oil, what more could you ask for? Lately I've always been on the lookout for a fully synthetic oil for any rotating application that requires oil. The benefits of synthetic oil are unbeatable when it comes to heat. Roofers always need their compressors to keep them running consistently throughout the day. Hot sunny days and temperatures in motors and pumps are rising. If you want to extend pump life and increase drain intervals, synthetic oil is your only…

I purchased a Craftsman Professional 27 gallon vertical compressor with a US made Devilbiss tank and it has worked great for my needs. Sure, the manual says you should change your compressor oil every 6 months or so, and the fine print on another page says you MUST use synthetic compressor oil. Damn. All Sears sells is dinosaur oil, and I bought four bottles of it on sale because the showroom rep told me I needed it. When I realized he'd sold me something that was literally the equivalent of…