Would this oil be good for a Generac stand-by gen?

richiero · Jul 27, 2015

Hello guys i have a quick question, is this oil good for a 17kv NG Generac guardian gen? I am in NYC where the winters get somewhat cold esp the last two. This oil here is not only for diesel engines is it? If so what would be the equivalent for the type of motor i have.

Thx in advance for any help....

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/mo.../?code=ACD1G-EA

901Memphis · Jul 28, 2015

Yes it would be fine, but Amsoil makes a perfect small engine oil i think you must have missed it.

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/mo.../?code=ASEQT-EA

Also if you want a cheaper alternative, Mobil 1 High Mileage in 10w30 or 5w30 offers a boosted additive package similar to the Amsoil small engine oil at a fraction of the cost if you buy it in big 5 quart jugs at Walmart...price varies between $22-25 or about $4-5 a quart.

Also if you buy Amsoil contact Pablo, he can give you a discount.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/users/502/Pablo

http://www.oilslubesfilters.com/

mattwithcats · Jul 28, 2015

I would use Castrol Edge with Syntec, 0W-30
Otherwise known a German Castrol...

Hard to find...

Use product number 06244 at AutoZone,
does not show up otherwise.
One one store in my area has it...

oilboy123 · Jul 28, 2015

Yes that small engine oil would be the first choice. But a lot of oils Amsoil carries would work fine, including the ACD you mentioned.

I would stay with a 30wt myself.

Jim K · Jul 28, 2015

Is this the new Harley Davidson Generac ?

Ramblejam · Jul 28, 2015

ARCOgraphite · Jul 28, 2015

I run the Valvoline VR1 Racing 10w30 syn with very good results in my Generac. Other oils (RT5)surprisingly seemed to shear down and cause clacking of the engine when it warms up - and that's in the winter below freezing!

MajorCavalry · Jul 28, 2015

I have been using the Amsoil Formula 4-Stroke 10W-30/SAE 30 Small Engine Oil in my 20K Generac NG generator for two years. Starts great even in extreme cold (so far, mine has seen -9F). Longest my generator has run with a power outage was 5 hours so no extreme test so far.

I change it yearly (probably much more than necessary) and it has not looked dirty at all. The valve train looks pristine under the oil cap.

Donald · Jul 28, 2015

Originally Posted By: richiero
Hello guys i have a quick question, is this oil good for a 17kv NG Generac guardian gen? I am in NYC where the winters get somewhat cold esp the last two. This oil here is not only for diesel engines is it? If so what would be the equivalent for the type of motor i have.

Thx in advance for any help....

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/mo.../?code=ACD1G-EA

I would use Amsoil 4-Stroke Small Engine Oil. I use it in all my 4 cycle OPE.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/27/world/...p-news&_r=0

Greasymechtech · Jul 28, 2015

Mobil1 5w30HM 10w30HM
Castrol 0w30 Euro
RoyalPurple HPS or HMX
Redline
MPT 30k
Amsoil... problem in 10w30 ACD or ASE, I prefer a 5w30 or 0w30 for winter starts

I'd even consider a 0w40 since most shear into a 30 grade.

Synthetic is a plus for cold starts.

I tend to lean toward HTHS and stout additive packages for smaller engines.

Wager that it'll take any Ford/Toyota/Mopar type 3/4-16 threaded filter.

Would this oil be good for a Generac stand-by gen?

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