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Generator manual says change oil after first 5 hours of use.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:29 pm
Is this really necessary?
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:30 pm to 308
Yes. The first oil change will be the dirtiest.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:30 pm to 308
I think mine says after 30 hours. I’d follow what it says. But that’s just me.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:30 pm to 308
frick around and find out. 
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:31 pm to 308
Absolutely. Quality control in China is dogshit. First oil change will be dirty and full of shavings.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:33 pm to 308
The reason they say that is that any residual metal filings, machining oils ect are flushed out after a short run. In the case of metal filings so they won't trash the cylinder wLls, bearings, etc.
Generator manufacturers don't usually make engine oil too...
So they aren't making $5 more telling you to change the oil.
Generator manufacturers don't usually make engine oil too...
So they aren't making $5 more telling you to change the oil.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:37 pm to 308
quote:nope, not to anyone understands motors and oil. those instructions are in there strictly to protect them from some type of litigation.
Is this really necessary?
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:46 pm to arcalades
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nope, not to anyone understands motors and oil. those instructions are in there strictly to protect them from some type of litigation.
Apparently you don't lol
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:46 pm to arcalades
quote:Probably highly dependent on the motor and the oil, don't you think?
nope, not to anyone understands motors and oil.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:55 pm to Korkstand
I put in Quaker State 10w30 synthetic oil in and started using the generator at about 3PM today. It is running fine and I plan to run it all night with very light usage.
I'm only going to run a fan overnight, nothing else. The wattage has got to be pretty small.
Can I wait and change the oil first thing in the morning without hurting the generator?
I'm only going to run a fan overnight, nothing else. The wattage has got to be pretty small.
Can I wait and change the oil first thing in the morning without hurting the generator?
This post was edited on 8/30/21 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 8/30/21 at 8:58 pm to 308
Break in change is critical for any engine. Removes shavings left behind as well.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:01 pm to 308
It removes the metal shavings from breaking it in.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:03 pm to 308
Reading and following instructions are for women
-Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor
-Tim 'The Toolman' Taylor
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:05 pm to 308
quote:I don't think the load will make much difference, they always turn the same rpm. Might make a slight difference but hours are hours.
I'm only going to run a fan overnight, nothing else. The wattage has got to be pretty small.
quote:It will almost certainly be fine.
Can I wait and change the oil first thing in the morning without hurting the generator?
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:07 pm to 308
You are more than welcome to test your theory at your earliest convenience.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:15 pm to lsu777
I've had a generator for 10 years and used it maybe 7 hours until today. Today I've run it another seven and plan on running it about 7 hours tonight. Ive never changed the oil and I can't get out of my neighborhood to get oil because of 3 feet of standing water. Is my generator screwed?
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:25 pm to Jake88
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Is my generator screwed?
Maybe. I can’t imagine the viscosity of the oil is anywhere what it needs to be.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:26 pm to 308
I changed mine after the five hour break in and it looked like I'd been panning for metal and hit pay dirt. I'm no mechanic, but cycling that shite through the engine for a bunch of hours can't be good.
Just do it.
And when you have a chance, get a magnetic oil plug.
Just do it.
And when you have a chance, get a magnetic oil plug.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 9:27 pm to Jake88
quote:Bro that's some old arse oil. Has it been running alright and not blowing smoke? If so then it might be alright if you absolutely have to run it some more, but I'd change that oil asap. Might want to get a pro to change it and inspect.
I've had a generator for 10 years and used it maybe 7 hours until today. Today I've run it another seven and plan on running it about 7 hours tonight. Ive never changed the oil and I can't get out of my neighborhood to get oil because of 3 feet of standing water. Is my generator screwed?
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