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Synthetic Oil - 3 Types

#1 PAO-POLYALPHAOLEFINS (Synthetic Hydrocarbons) Life Expectancy: 6,000 - 8,000 Hours Examples: - Gardner Denver Aeon 9000-SP - Mobil Rarus 924 - Atlas Copco GA-4K - CompLube 2010 Pros: Compatible with all plastics, paints and seals Very good oil/water separation Two to three times the life expectancy of petroleum oils Cons: High probability of varnish formation Breaks down faster than other synthetics Incompatible with polyglycols Recommended Usage Units running under 195º in a clean environment #2 DIESTER Life Expectancy: 8,000 Hours Examples: - Gardner Denver Aeon 8000 - Ingersoll Rand SSR Coolant - CompLube 2040 Pros: Very resistant to heat and stress Low probability of forming varnish Highly detergent (self-cleaning) Good oil/water separation Cons: Incompatible with low grade plastics and rubber Recommended Usage: Units running 195º or above in a clean or dirty environment #3 COOLANTS (Polyglycol/Ester Mixes) Life Expectancy: 8,000 - 10,000 Hours Pros: Highly resistant to heat and stress Does not form varnish Lowers operating temperature of unit Cons: Incompatible with all mineral oil and PAO’s Poor oil/water separation Expensive Recommended Usage: Units consistently running over 205º in a clean environment