Gator48
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I just did an oil change on my generator using spec oil, and after the fact started to wonder if Synthetic would have been better.
Any input?
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Artum Snowbird
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I use synthetic blend in all my motors, lawn mower, pressure washer, generators... I like that it's better and most of those devices don't have oil filters.
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Effy
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Since the gen takes such a small amount I use Royal Purple.
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Hawkeye10
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Just changed my oil and filter today on my Onan. I use Mobil 1 synthetic on the generator and the coach motor. I think it is worht the expense for the added protection.
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The Texan
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Ours has had nothing but synthetic since the initial oil change when it was new. Just had it serviced at Speedco with Rotella T-6.
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wolfe10
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Hawkeye10 wrote:Just changed my oil and filter today on my Onan. I use Mobil 1 synthetic on the generator and the coach motor. I think it is worht the expense for the added protection.
If a gasoline or propane generator that's great (if the proper viscosity).
But, if a diesel, read carefully on the bottle/can to verify that it IS for diesels/meets the mil specs of you diesel.
The two oils are not necessarily the same!
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doubleG
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I use what it came with and I think it was Mobil Blue Syn. Onan 10KW
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zman-az
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mci7 wrote:Recommended lube oil is a good quality 15W-40 Like Shell Rotella, or any other quality oil. If you feel better using the synthetic, by all means do what makes you happy, it only costs a few bucks more. For me, it is a total waste of money, but everyone has an opinion for sure, why I recommend, Do what makes you the happiest.
Dave
On the same line here. I know of alot of engines with well over 200,000 miles on regular oil. Changing the oil and airfilter on a timely basis is more important.
I do like sythetic in tranny's and as a mix in my 2 stroke stuff. Only because you rarely change tranny fluid and with the 2 stroke you actually burn the oil and its cheap.
As far as your generator, it may be worth it as it does not take much oil but I would just wait until your next oil change to put it in.
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mci7
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Recommended lube oil is a good quality 15W-40 Like Shell Rotella, or any other quality oil. If you feel better using the synthetic, by all means do what makes you happy, it only costs a few bucks more. For me, it is a total waste of money, but everyone has an opinion for sure, why I recommend, Do what makes you the happiest.
Dave
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