Changing the oil on a Generac Pressure Washer

[@ned4sed]

Quick simple explanation. Thanks for posting

[@03SilverMustangGT]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks

[@pilgrimsgarage]

You’re welcome. I hope it helps you out

[@cruzbridge]

By far the easiest way to do it! I don’t think people know about that drain plug because I certainly didn’t. Btw, if my washer starts and then turns off, what could be the issue?

[@pilgrimsgarage]

@@cruzbridge I would start with cleaning the carburetor out. If you let these newer “throw away” engines sit with fuel in it (especially if you put in 10% ethanol fuel) it will plug your atomizer and your jet up with crap. Eventually you’ll get some fuel in the bowl but once you start it again it will run out of fuel. If that doesn’t do it, change your plug. If it cracks the ceramic it can short out and run sporadically. If that doesn’t do it, come to central Wisconsin and we’ll figure it out together 😉

[@jsmith7013]

Excellent from NW WI

[@pilgrimsgarage]

@@jsmith7013 Marshfield here…Cheers brah!

[@michaelhall3127]

Good job thanks. Type of oil SE 30?

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I put 5w30 in it just because that’s what I had. SAE 30 would be fine.

[@ritafries483]

My general has two areas to check oil…should I be putting the oil in both places or it doesn’t matter

[@pilgrimsgarage]

It doesn’t matter. I saw that I have 2 places too. There is only one dipstick that I see though.

[@ritafries483]

Thanks for replying. I appreciate the information

[@pilgrimsgarage]

@@ritafries483 you’re welcome. Good luck to you and I hope it helped you out.

[@eddieelzy4793]

We need to know what type of oil and weight

[@pilgrimsgarage]

Depends on what you use it for. I used 5w30… it’s what I had lying around

[@billgannon9788]

20 oz

[@nlh072853]

how about telling us what type and weight

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I used Mobil one 10W30 synthetic. Honestly, you can use anything you want as long as you maintain it regularly.

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

When draining oil remove dipstick so oil will drain quicker into pan. Are you a barber? I see the barber chair in your garage.

[@pilgrimsgarage]

No, lol. I bought those at an auction last year. I bought 5 of them for $20. I must admit they’re pretty comfortable. If you’re near central Wisconsin come over and I’ll give you one😀

[@wileyman4906]

@@pilgrimsgarageThanks for the vid. Exactly what I needed. Where in central WI? I am in South Central WI and wouldn't mind a comfy garage chair, LOL

[@pilgrimsgarage]

@@wileyman4906 I’m up in Marshfield. If you get up here you’re welcome to one.

[@shellback8945]

Does this bad boy have an air filter?

[@pilgrimsgarage]

No, it’s just an air box.

[@jasonwine5977]

What type of oil?

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I just used 10w30. You could use sae 30 if you wanted.

[@zenitofernandes8582]

Preço de quel maquina la

[@pilgrimsgarage]

$350 US. It’s a Generac 2700 psi.

[@dragonv7863]

type of oil used or recommended by manufacturer?

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I used synthetic 5w30 but I’m not sure what the manufacturer states. I would guess the same

[@samuelharris4683]

My Generac spec calls for 20 oz 10w-30.

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I didn’t get an owners manual with mine. I would guess that probably a good oil to use for summer use. I personally put 5W30 synthetic oil in mine. I had it on the shelf and I’ve had good luck with that weight on all my small engines. I do appreciate the info though. 20 ounces would make sense. You’ll see when you pull the dipstick that is at such a goofy angle that it’s hard to tell. Thanks again

[@israelfranco7644]

Avery 8 hrs??that don't sound right

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I misread the manual online. It says every 20 hours… my bad. It does say to change it within the first 5 hours when new though.

[@pilgrimsgarage]

I got it after I googled “generac pressure washer manual”.

[@pilgrimsgarage]

@@internetuser3213 no. Just changing the oil is sufficient according to the manufacturer.