Honda Generator Oil

[RitcheyRch]

I've never had a generator so have a question. The generator calls for 10W30 oil. Would it be safe to run 5W30 Synthetic oil in it???

 

[throttle]

Simple to just follow the manufacturers suggestion. [emoji848] mine runs great.

 

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Run what the manufacture suggest. Running synthetic won't help since these small units don't have oil filters to clean the oil.

 

[2Driver]

I have 2 2000i. I just follow the instructions. If you decide to go with what you got report back.

 

[TCHB]

My Onan 4,000 has the same oil with the exception over 100 degrees. Over 100 calls for 30wt straight oil. I called and talked to customer service and they said yes that is correct.

 

[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

New genny I'd break in with dino oil :thumbsup

Then run what you want...

 

[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

Never too early to start scouting pics for tomorrows good morning thread. :cool

 

[Trash]

Just run regular old 10W-30. They are simple and bullet proof

 

[RitcheyRch]

Will do and thanks

Simple to just follow the manufacturers suggestion. [emoji848] mine runs great.

Good point on no oil filters.

Run what the manufacture suggest. Running synthetic won't help since these small units don't have oil filters to clean the oil.

:tbi and buying a EU3000is from DAB

I have 2 2000i. I just follow the instructions. If you decide to go with what you got report back.

:tbi

My Onan 4,000 has the same oil with the exception over 100 degrees. Over 100 calls for 30wt straight oil. I called and talked to customer service and they said yes that is correct.

Good point. :tbi

New genny I'd break in with dino oil :thumbsup

Then run what you want...

Always. :tbi

Never too early to start scouting pics for tomorrows good morning thread. :cool

Thanks :tbi

Just run regular old 10W-30. They are simple and bullet proof

 

[77charger]

I usually just run 10/40 in mine and change it often.Might be overkill but i change it about every 20-30 hours my 3000 doesnt take much.A normal weekend on mine at desert is about 8-10 hrs run time.

IMO no need for synthetic.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Good information and thanks. As usual I was probably over thinking the whole thing.

I usually just run 10/40 in mine and change it often.Might be overkill but i change it about every 20-30 hours my 3000 doesnt take much.A normal weekend on mine at desert is about 8-10 hrs run time.

IMO no need for synthetic.

 

[thmterry]

I run a diesel oil, Delo or Rotello. I was told by a generator mechanic that these work best for these type engines.

 

[RitcheyRch]

:tbi

I run a diesel oil, Delo or Rotello. I was told by a generator mechanic that these work best for these type engines.

 

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Biggest thing is to make sure the oil is changed accordingly to usage. Run what the manual says.

 

[Mandelon]

My guys just run ours til they die. "Change the oil?... Wait, They have oil?" :rolleyes
:grumble:rolleyes

 

[RitcheyRch]

Will do and thanks

Biggest thing is to make sure the oil is changed accordingly to usage. Run what the manual says.

 

[Stainless]

Why not just run what the owners manual says, probably only holds 1 or 2 quarts.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Because I always over think things and figured maybe could use some of the oil I have in the garage.

Why not just run what the owners manual says, probably only holds 1 or 2 quarts.

 

[DAB]

Why not just run what the owners manual says, probably only holds 1 or 2 quarts.

. These hold less than 1 quart...

 

[RitcheyRch]

:tbi

. These hold less than 1 quart...