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What is the best oil to use for a 24kw generac home generator?
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 9/9/24 at 10:51 pm
Conventional 10w30 or SAE 10w30
Any brand is better than others?
TIA
Any brand is better than others?
TIA
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Posted on 9/9/24 at 11:04 pm to poolplayah
Posted on 9/10/24 at 4:35 am to poolplayah
Amsoil 5w30 synthetic small engine oil would be a great choice after break in.
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 4:38 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 6:40 am to poolplayah
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Amsoil 5w30 synthetic small engine oil would be a great choice after break in.
I'd rather a 10w-30 in an air cooled engine if using a multi weight. The greater the difference in the oil's multi weight index, the more prone it is to shearing under heat.
We aren't in cold weather, so no benefit to using 5w30 oil.
ETA typo
This post was edited on 9/10/24 at 6:41 am
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:25 am to GoAwayImBaitn
Do you really need to change the oil every 8 hours
Posted on 9/10/24 at 8:28 am to LSUfootball222
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Do you really need to change the oil every 8 hours
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:10 am to TheBoo
once a week when running, i believe. Also, crossreference filters. I picked up some fram filters and 5qts of 5w30 from walmarks yesterday in case i have to do a few oil changes.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:11 am to LSUfootball222
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Do you really need to change the oil every 8 hours
No. I'd change it about every 3 days if its continuous use running.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:24 am to GoAwayImBaitn
On natural gas recommended OCI is 100 hours, so a little over 4 days. I've been told by mechanics who work on NG engines for a living that realistically with proper service and quality filter / oil you can push that to 200 hours if in a bind (I would never).
That said, Honda, Kohler, Generac, John Deere, etc.. all make full synthetic small engine oils with higher levels of zinc / ZDDP that can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. This is the best way to go. As an option B to this, I'd get motorcycle / atv oil.
That said, Honda, Kohler, Generac, John Deere, etc.. all make full synthetic small engine oils with higher levels of zinc / ZDDP that can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. This is the best way to go. As an option B to this, I'd get motorcycle / atv oil.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 9:42 am to TheBoo
Where was this oil at loser, the boo? I went last night and didn’t see any.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:45 am to Randall Savauge
Lowe's will typically carry Briggs and John Deere brand lawn mower oil. They may be out. Could try local hardware stores that sell or service lawn mowers as well.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 10:54 am to jake wade
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Amsoil 5w30 synthetic small engine oil
That’s what I use in my small engines. Generator is getting a fresh change today.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 1:15 pm to td1
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15-40 Diesel Oil
This is what I use
Posted on 9/10/24 at 2:12 pm to GoAwayImBaitn
I just had a 26kw whole home kohler installed. Dealer told me change oil every 8 hours if it’s running continuously. Is that just CYA? seems like overkill to me.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 2:19 pm to LSUfootball222
after 1st 25 hrs then every 3 days
Posted on 9/10/24 at 6:45 pm to GEAUXT
EVERYTHING at my house gets Rotella 15w-40 except my wife's Suburban. My duramax, gatortail, outboards, generator, zero turn.
It's hot AF after a storm, and especially in an enclosure. Run the heavy shite and lubricate the crap out of those internals. That thin stuff breaks down too easy with the long hard hours.
It's hot AF after a storm, and especially in an enclosure. Run the heavy shite and lubricate the crap out of those internals. That thin stuff breaks down too easy with the long hard hours.
Posted on 9/10/24 at 7:31 pm to Antib551
Yea I’m with you!!!
Diesel Oil, Ams-oil or Royal Purple
Diesel Oil, Ams-oil or Royal Purple
Posted on 9/11/24 at 7:26 pm to poolplayah
Rotella T6 15-40. I use it in everything(mowers, 4 wheelers, tractors, OPE) except gas engine cars. It holds up very well to the hellish heat of a south LA summer.
My dad borrowed a generator, ran it non-stop for 12 or 13 days without changing the oil and the oil still had a little life left in it. That's like running a car 20 plus thousand hard miles without changing the oil.
My dad borrowed a generator, ran it non-stop for 12 or 13 days without changing the oil and the oil still had a little life left in it. That's like running a car 20 plus thousand hard miles without changing the oil.
Posted on 9/11/24 at 8:06 pm to sleepytime
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