Generac 20 kw

[LILGUY]

Live outside Chicago area. Outside temps range -20 winter to + 100 in summer. Which oil would any recommend for year round use.
I have Euro Casrtol 0/30 and M1 0/40 on hand, either better in a
V twin air cooled?

 

[Donald]

Amsoil 4-stroke, made for engines like yours.

 

[Carbon]

I think you should have said whether your engine runs on propane, methane, or diesel fuel.

 

[BISCUT]

I've had the 16kw version for about 4 years -- twin cylinder -- running propane. I've used Mobil 1 5-30 since day one and never had an issue. I change the oil every 6 months and use a Pur white filter.

I'm in NY with comparable winters. Mine does not have a lot of hours on it BUT a few winters ago I was w out electric and she ran about 60 hours straight.

I know I could use a lesser oil, but this is one of those applications where you just don't know ahead of time what operating conditions your going to encounter.

 

[LILGUY]

Mine runs on natural gas.

 

[tig1]

I have a friend that is a Gererac tech,and uses nothing but M1 5-30 in all the PMs he performs. He changes oil in his cutomers gens once a year.

 

[BISCUT]

Originally Posted By: tig1
I have a friend that is a Gererac tech,and uses nothing but M1 5-30 in all the PMs he performs. He changes oil in his cutomers gens once a year.


Mkaes me feel even better about my choice! U know if he uses the Generac filters? I'm using Puralator white.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: BISCUT
Originally Posted By: tig1
I have a friend that is a Gererac tech,and uses nothing but M1 5-30 in all the PMs he performs. He changes oil in his cutomers gens once a year.


Mkaes me feel even better about my choice! U know if he uses the Generac filters? I'm using Puralator white.


He uses after market filters like Bosch.

 

[BISCUT]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: BISCUT
Originally Posted By: tig1
I have a friend that is a Gererac tech,and uses nothing but M1 5-30 in all the PMs he performs. He changes oil in his cutomers gens once a year.


Mkaes me feel even better about my choice! U know if he uses the Generac filters? I'm using Puralator white.


He uses after market filters like Bosch.


Couldnt see using the Generac filter at those costs when the Pur white or any other decent filter would work just as well>