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I'm doing very well with a Generac GP 5500. One very important thing to remember with generators is that you have to work them out. Run it at least one time a month for 30-45 minutes. Make sure you run it with a load as well.

Originally Posted By: tig1 Originally Posted By: Astro_Guy Originally Posted By: MikeinNY 2014 Honda Mower with GCV160 engine. Out was Honda OPE 10w-30 (the one they sell at Home Depot) -- in Shell Rotella T6 5w-40. Getting into the summer months so I went a little heavier. So far so good. I've...

I had the Toro Super Recycler and loved the personal pace on it. The personal pace worked very well, it was very responsive at copying my speed and felt like I didn't have to do anything to move it. The briggs engine only lasted 3 years because of an idiot I lent it to who didn't know what he...

2014 Honda Mower with GCV160 engine. Out was Honda OPE 10w-30 (the one they sell at Home Depot) -- in Shell Rotella T6 5w-40. Getting into the summer months so I went a little heavier. So far so good.

Originally Posted By: Trav Oil of snake, artificial 50, Oil of skunk 51, essence of lizard 27, neat's foot oil 32, oil of spiny tailed lizard 17, amber color. Lol Engine Friction Guard Formula #22.5 - Scientifically driven to keep your engine safe. "Never be without the 'Guard!"

Has anyone used or did an analysis on the new STP 5-in-1 Engine Treatment. It says it has anti-wear additives and is based on a premium synthetic oil (whatever that means). I looked at the site and can't find anything that lists what's in it. Even the sds doesn't give any specifics other than...

Thanks guys. Sounds like a synthetic 0w-20, 5w-20, or even 5w-30 from any major brand or Napa (thanks slacktide) will do. gregk24: Thankfully, I don't think my engine has that problem yet. The level has been consistent since I had it and the dealer has never commented that the oil was low. Is...

I've been getting my oil changed at the Honda dealer for the past couple of years because I was leasing my Hondas. However, after returning my last lease in 2013, we decided to buy a used 2010 Accord that had just come off lease (still leasing our Odyssey). I had a couple of "free" oil changes...

Hi all. Long time lurker with not too many posts. I really appreciate this site! Anyway, I was using my GasBuddy app (Android) the other day and just realized that the app will tell you which stations near you use Top Tier gas. It will display the Top Tier emblem on the right of the station's...

I use Stabil 360' Protection for my generator. I wanted to try the ethanol free gas you can buy at Home Depot for my Honda lawnmower. It's called TruFuel. A little expensive, but I figured I would try it on the mower since it takes so little gas. So far, it's been running great.

Originally Posted By: repairman54 Synth is a must in any air cooled motor IMO Agreed 100% When I got my first generator (powermate) I remember lifting that thing off the ground trying to pull start it in low temps with straight 30 in it (I did not know much about importance of air cooled...

Just changed my Generac GP 5500 Generator from M1 5-30 to M1 TDT 5w-40. I really like this oil. Engine seems to run a little smoother and just a tad quieter. Gonna run this for a little while. Also changed the factory sparkplug to an NGK equivalent. My Toro recycler mower got a change from last...

Interesting information regarding temp compatible oil types from an XT 8000's owners manual I saw at lowes:

Hey guys, My generator came shipped with a foam air filter from the factory. I am looking to change it to a paper filter since I've always trusted paper more vs foam. (Maybe I'm wrong?) Anyway, the air filter part number is 0G8442015 as per the manual (they even call it a paper filter)...

Originally Posted By: 2cool Welcome Mike! I have a 3500W HF Chicago generator. My manual calls for oil changes at 50 hours; seem like most of them do. At 2/3 Qt. of oil, I put either a full synthetic 5W-40 or M1 0W-40 in it for year round use. I load test it about 4 times a year @ 65% output for...

Awesome guys. I use stabil immediately when filling up as fuel stabilizer. I also use their ethanol shield. I have 2 Eagle 5 gal metal tanks (love them) and a plastic Briggs 6 gal. I always rotate the gas.

Thanks for the responses so far. My generator does not have a filter, it's a 389cc motor that only uses splash lube. The genny only has 23 hrs on it. I used valvoline synpower 5-30 for 3 hrs and I did not like the way it looked after 3hrs of whole house duty. It was pretty dark with a cloudiness...

Hi all...new to the forum. I never realized how much there is to learn about oil, but I am having fun. I've been looking around the site for information about the best oil for my generator, which has splash lubrication. So far I used the SAE30 oil that came with the generator for about 20hrs...