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Oil Type
Anyone use Synthetic Oil in their generator?
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7 Replies
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It is my understanding that Synthetic oil may be beneficial but the usage according to hours does not change. If the generator calls for a change every 100 hours of use, it gets changed …Synthetic or not… This was discussed at the United Engines’ seminar in Oklahoma City some time ago…
Pres
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Tim,
I have been a fan of synthetics for years. I switched to synthetic in my generator the first time I serviced it after purchase. I only have seat of the pants data with the generator but my conclusions are definitely starts easier, runs quieter, cooler and sounds much better. Like Pres I have continued to follow the recommended schedule for changes even with the synthetic. Overkill ? who knows but better too much service than not enough. If circumstances prevented an on time service I would be much more comfortable with the synthetic. -
I use synthetic oil in everything I own. Have stretched gen service intervals to 2-300 hours after oil analysis.
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I dont use synthetic oil. What does the engine manufacture say?
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I talked to Koehler. They said synthetic oil is not a problem to use. They still recommend same intervals, but I think you could stretch it if needed.
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Mobil Delvac 1 has $12 a gallon rebate up to $60 until the 31st. Their website has all the info .
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We have 20KW generators on our some of our work trucks. We use synthetic oil and change oil at approximately 250-hours. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years and have never had any problems or failures.
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