I was looking into what oil to run in the Champion 3500 watt generator and to my suprise the manufacturer recommends a non detergent SAE 30 oil.
"Our recommendations for your oil are SAE 30 non-detergent oil with at least an API rating of SF or SJ. Non-detergent oil will keep the contamination created by the hydrocarbons, from the engine, settled in the bottom of the crankcase. Since this type of engine does not use an oil filtration system, it is best to keep a non-detergent type in use. Detergent oils tend to keep the contaminants circulating from the oil slinger that splash feeds the important internal parts. Be sure to check your manual for your climate conditions that may require different weight oil."
Is this valid or would I be better off running Rotella? The generator will be used after potential hurricanes in 90+F weather.
"Our recommendations for your oil are SAE 30 non-detergent oil with at least an API rating of SF or SJ. Non-detergent oil will keep the contamination created by the hydrocarbons, from the engine, settled in the bottom of the crankcase. Since this type of engine does not use an oil filtration system, it is best to keep a non-detergent type in use. Detergent oils tend to keep the contaminants circulating from the oil slinger that splash feeds the important internal parts. Be sure to check your manual for your climate conditions that may require different weight oil."
Is this valid or would I be better off running Rotella? The generator will be used after potential hurricanes in 90+F weather.