I have a generac... but it does not have an Oil filter.... it's only 10hp...

Does non-deg save the engine??? I use non-detergent in my hydraulic
drive on my Simplicity tractor because it requires it... I always
thought the detergent kept the varnishing down... Which caused buildup
and gunk...




On 11/3/2012 10:04 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 3 Nov 2012 18:19:51 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
wrote:

A little tip for users of eng-gen sets.

Change the oil every 40 hours of operation.

Use SAE-30, non-detergent.

The above from the owner of a small engine service center.

Don't do the above, you wear out the connecting rod bearing(s).

I learned this the hard way.

Lew


Or get a honda or Generac or similar unit with an oil filter and you
can pretty well double the change interval. 40 hours is equivalent to
a car running about 2400 miles at 60MPH .