Converting to synthetic lubricants. 

Ingersoll-Rand and P. C. McKenzie Company are suggesting that customers convert their stations over to synthetic lubricants.

Why Convert? The synthetic lubricant lasts longer and reduces the number of oil changes required. It also protects your equipment better. But beware - synthetic and petroleum lubricants are not compatible. 

How to Convert: To convert from petroleum to synthetic, it is necessary to purge all residue of the petroleum lubricant from the crankcase (Mobile DTE r Extra Heavy residue cannot exceed 1% of the crankcase capacity or 1.7 oz in the IR blocks.) To accomplish this, the oil must be either wiped or flushed from the crankcase. Make sure you drain the lubricant from the crankcase while the oil is still hot.

Stock up - We also suggest that you keep a supply of synthetic oil on hand. This is available from stock in five-gallon pails. Call or e-mail our parts department and ask for part number 32320426.