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Onan Gas Oil and Filter Question

Yahoo Message Number: 13883
Hi Gang, quick question, is there anything special about the Onan packaged generator oil...other than the price?

Are there any full synthetic options out there?

Thanks in advance.

Rich.

Re: Onan Gas Oil and Filter Question

Reply #1
Yahoo Message Number: 13884
I'm not an Amsoil guy, but I buy Amsoil Small Engine Synthetic Oil for my generators.

Formula 4-Stroke 10W-30/SAE 30 Small Engine Oil


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Formula 4-Stroke 10W-30/SAE 30 Small Engine Oil
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Yahoo Message Number: 13885
I use synthetic diesel oil, 5W-40. Like Shell Rotella T6 or similar. My generator is diesel powered, but even for gasoline generator, the diesel oil is a good choice. FWIW also use the same in the engine for the MH. A 15W-40 diesel oil is dino, not synthetic, but could also work; however you asked about synthetic oil.

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Reply #3
Yahoo Message Number: 13886
I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in my gas Onan. Any quality oil will work, just be sure to adhere to the weight specified by the manufacture.

Greg

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Reply #4
Yahoo Message Number: 13887
Thanks all for the responses! Any suggestion on a place to save on the Onan filter?

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Yahoo Message Number: 13888
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    I have sourced cross references for my 5.5 diesel. In case anything is the same, here is my list:
    Parts Cross Reference for Onan 5.5HDKA-2733B Spec B
    Fuel Filter
    Onan                    149-2513
    Napa Gold          3063
    Master Filter     21631 Model 50

    Oil Filter
    Onan                    185-7444
    Napa Gold          1365

    Air Filter
    Onan                    0140-3351
    Wix                       42434
    Napa                    2434

    Glow Plugs
    Kubota                16851-65512
    NGK                      Part # YE01 Stock # 2649               (O'Rielly Auto)

    Glow Plug Relay
    Tyco                      VF4-45F11

    Greg Thompson
    MN
    '05 Endura 6340 Duramax


     

    Re: Onan Gas Oil and Filter Question

    Reply #6
    Yahoo Message Number: 13889
    You could use Amsoil 15w-40 full synthetic
    Bruce