Air Tank Drain question

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by stark21, Dec 24, 2010.

Dec 24, 2010 #1

stark21 Light Load Member

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on and old Mack I used to drive when I would pull the cord to check for water I would get oil coming out or atleast it looked like oil, black in color. question is should I have kept pulling the cord till it stopped spiting any liquid out and just air coming out.

stark21, Dec 24, 2010

stark21, Dec 24, 2010

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Dec 24, 2010 #2

davenjeip Medium Load Member

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When I drain mine, I drain it until it is totally empty of air.

davenjeip, Dec 24, 2010

davenjeip, Dec 24, 2010

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Dec 24, 2010 #3

stark21 Light Load Member

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Virginia Beach

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that's what I thought, didn't think there should be any liquid in there

stark21, Dec 24, 2010

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Dec 25, 2010 #4

cmc Bobtail Member

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Could be time to replace the air dryer cartridge. Excess oil could indicate a worn compressor.

cmc, Dec 25, 2010

cmc, Dec 25, 2010

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