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Generator Oil Change
« on: March 06, 2018, 11:15:32 am »
Time for the first oil change on Onan RV-QG 4000.  Wondering what oil others use.  Am leaning towards 15-40.  Some on internet are using 15-40 Mobil 1 full synthetic.  We cruise from May through October mainly in Midwest and East.  Thoughts/experience appreciated.

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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2018, 03:27:07 pm »
The Onan manual says SAE30. Any good quality.
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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2018, 09:34:18 pm »
I am a Mobil 1 and Amsoil fan. 15w/40 should be fine.
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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2018, 06:14:20 pm »
Oil threads are a slippery slope! Use one you believe in and change often considering no filter. Personally I use Diesel engine oil but just be sure to use.         ..........oil
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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2018, 08:07:35 pm »
Quote from: Joseph on March 08, 2018, 06:14:20 pm
Oil threads are a slippery slope!

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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2018, 11:15:13 am »
Volk... I couldn’t resist
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Re: Generator Oil Change
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2018, 09:40:06 pm »
I use 10/30 full synthetic.  Change first at 50 hrs, then about every 100 hrs thereafter.  I have 338hrs on my 2015  2551.  Zero issues.
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