DuroMax XP12000EH Generator Oil Change

[@kevinhitt719]

that red bracket is a shipping brace it is to be removed That is the first thing the manual tells you to do but dont flip it up on end with oil in the engine drain it first as you run the risk of hydro locking the engine with oil leaking past the rings

[@patricksquires77]

I too wonder if that bracket still on there…. 😂

[@jamessoutherland2199]

I saw that. It also recommends 30 weight.

[@DuroMaxPower]

Great video and thank you for educating our audience on how to do a proper oil change on our XP12000EH!

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Welcome!

[@rosidragon40]

Thank you for showing me how to do this I got the same generator still in the box once I get the gas I will start it up

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@rosidragon40 Welcome!

[@ImInYourHead24.7]

You forgot to remove the red shipping bracket. Thanks for the vid.

[@LivingTheRosieLife]

The red bracket under the bolt, is that supposed to be removed? I still have mine on and ran my generator for 20 hours with no problems.

[@richardseymour8746]

you must remove those red braces they were for shipping

[@patricksquires77]

For the watchers - this model specifies oil change every 20 hours use. It splashes and cavities the oil around and breaks down thus best to change that oil every day. Also for the splishy splash of the oil in the crank use the regular oil not synthetic/blends to get the oil to move in way intended.

[@ArcadiyIvanov]

This model per manual allows full synthetic oil after 8hr break-in period.

[@patricksquires77]

⁠@@ArcadiyIvanovI own this model - My manual does not say that - BUT likely different print or maybe changes who knows on these - I just triply checked. I have loads of the old school true full synthetic… does it state interval time difference at all?

[@ArcadiyIvanov]

@@patricksquires77 I also own this model - my manual does say that.

[@ArcadiyIvanov]

@@patricksquires77 The manual specifically states that using synthetic does NOT change service interval.

[@disgruntledconservativevet1798]

I have the XP12000EH DuroStar (same company). I have owned it now for 5 years. I change the oil after I use it with Mobil1 10W30. I drain the fuel after every use, and it runs flawlessly.

[@whw226]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@TJJasso]

Great video, isnt that red bracket supposed to be removed?

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Hmm I don't know. Is that what the manual says, I have not read it in detail lol!

[@Jon_Pearl]

@@HeyJudeTampa 1. Remove shipping braces. The shipping braces prevent engine movement during shipment. Flip the generator over and remove the brightly colored brace between the motor and the frame, and the wood brace under the generator.

[@jafarym77]

Yes, that bracket needs to come out.

[@mom-and-son]

I needed the E and not EH but I stayed on your video just b/c of the music 😹💃🏾

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Cool glad you like the music just happened to have if playing in the background

[@leroyjenkins1568]

All the hard work goes to the music owners for playing music with consent

[@shalesaeger3998]

Have you ever heard of putting an oil cooler or filter on these motors?

[@crystalyork1565]

Thanks for telling what kind of oil

[@GoodmanMIke59]

Doesn't that Red bracket under the oil drain need to come off?

[@CL-wd2zw]

Thanks for this

[@SamsungGalaxy-ls8ys]

The red brackets need were supposed to be taken off and one of the front legs is barely on it's twisted.

[@Social_Infidel]

I got to 2:07 and could not take the music any longer. Sorry! Edit out and repost.

[@benh580]

Thanks.

[@mikedavid7168]

Turn music off when you make videos

[@sanchez0501]

I liked the music. Great songs

[@nathanielgrossley9771]

Great video my friend

[@ericcomfort6228]

Red bracket is to be removed. It is for shipping.

[@wooddawg4868]

You should have got the generator hot 1st.

[@jimneustadt2688]

What is that horrible noise in the background??

[@lakeerieprepper4073]

Good info. The background noise sucks.

[@timothyrushman2452]

that generator had never been used, why are you changing oil ,

[@HeyJudeTampa]

Yeah you got me there, have had no power outages in the past 2 years. But since it has been 2 years I though I would change the oil at least.

[@patricksquires77]

@@HeyJudeTampaWhy u educate us on youtube - how dare you! 😂. Thanks for the great vid. Q: The wittle red bracket below the engine got removed by now right? Some of the commenters are wondering. 😊

[@HeyJudeTampa]

@@patricksquires77 I haven't started it up yet this summer but when I will hopefully remember to remove it!

[@dukeman7595]

The background noise you call music is distracting and annoyingly aggravating. No like No sunscribe..