Oil Change for Your Generator - How To

[@zachunholz9130]

Nothing better than short, straight to the point, and informative videos. Thanks👍

[@Z23go]

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

[@UFAnders]

Ayyyymen

[@sandracurrie5904]

Thank you for the straightforward, to the point video. ❤

[@Dracossaint]

Thank you for confirming I'm not crazy that is the oil drain plug. You do a great service for people and I appreciate your hard work. Truly, thank you kindly.

[@Z23go]

You are very welcome. Thank you so much for the kind comment.

[@derekbready9833]

Winter storm coming in... this video helped me prepare. thank you!

[@Z23go]

Awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@nixworld767]

I never changed the oil on my generac before today. Thought i'd best check a youtube how-to-do first. Perfect! Thank you.

[@Z23go]

You're welcome!

[@markdavis2263]

Short, simple, excellent instructions. Keep up the good work, sir!

[@Z23go]

Thank you Mark!

[@LaMusicade4]

Thank you for a simple, effective, and easy how to video. The wood blocks was such a simple solution. Just changed my oil on an ipower 5000 as I was without city power due to the storm Ernesto.

[@alan933]

THANKS, wow that was more simple than i imagined, my generator book said it needed to be serviced by dealer for oil change, crazy

[@williewonka6694]

nice series of videos on the Generacs.

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@williamrice4608]

I broke in my Champion 11500/9250 by 1st putting some STP in the spark plug hole and pulling it through 10 times to make sure the cylinder was well-lubed. I changed oil after 1 hour then 2 hours then 4 hours then 8 hours. I used Walmart lawn mower oil for that. I got a great deal on Valvoline VR1 and I use that now. My reasoning is these small, hot-running, high-RPM engines probably catch as much hell as racing engines do. This gen. always starts on the 1st or 2nd pull. I use Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas. I might be a little overboard on maintenance but I want no problems when I need it.

[@Z23go]

I don't treat mine that well but I bet you have a smooth running generator because of it. I like Marvel Mystery Oil too and put it in my lawnmower and vehicle. 👍

[@williamrice4608]

I used Walmart 30w lawn mower oil at one time (no longer available) and in hot weather (95 degrees) the engine locked up on me one time. I learned the hard way that you need 40 and even 50w when it's really hot. VR1 20w50 fits the bill and I had no more issues. You might even strap a box fan to the unit to help cool it. Thank you for taking the time to help us out here.@@Z23go

[@Z23go]

You're welcome.

[@marce5092]

Que aceite utilizas para ese generador me podrías decir gracias

[@Genekbr7]

When checking oil level do you turn dip stick in all the way or just to the threads

[@projet2907]

I was wondering the same

[@tomcat5986]

So let's ask again. I thought you did not turn it down so what is it fella?

[@projet2907]

@tomcat5986 Think it is different from one generator to the other. I did my oil change on a King Canada 7500W. I filled it like the instructions say, to the bottom of the threads. I can now see the dip stick is not very accurate. If I dip it and don't turn it in the threads, only the tip is with a mark of oil. If I turn it it is a bit above half way instead of full. by doing your oil change I guess you get to know your generator's dip stick and go with that.

[@darwinwollmann4097]

Didn’t show or tell the most important part. Did you screw the dip stick all the way in or just insert with screwing it in?

[@محمدالعراقي-ج9ط4ذ]

Hello, what is the reason for the generator choking when it is turned off, as if it is hitting itself to the ground? ‏

[@edmalts]

It was slow because you did not open the dip stick j/s. Good job bud. 😊😂🎉

[@siestakeygirl1000]

My oil plug is stuck any suggestions

[@akokarski]

what about the valves?

[@carlgfry9]

No oil filter?

[@silviabayer1213]

Thanks, great videos! 🙂

[@DP-hy4vh]

In colder climates we use 10W30.

[@dope7kids]

U may have that backwards 5w30 is a lighter oil used for cold climates. 10w30 is thicker for warmer climate.

[@mattmoltane710]

Thank you, great video

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@sposatoas258]

These don't have an oil filter??

[@Z23go]

This model does not, but some do.

[@bohunter1949]

Thanks very helpful.

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thank you.

[@PatriotSteve]

thanks for the video!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome!

[@sarahw.3548]

Where's the oil filter?

[@Z23go]

This particular model does not have an oil filter. Some do, some don't. The smaller size ones tend to not have them.

[@sarahw.3548]

@@Z23go Thanks so much. The "user manual" actually references an oil filter but never stated where it is. I suspected it doesn't have one. I appreciate your response.

[@MrJasonstorage]

thank you!

[@Z23go]

You're Welcome!

[@ScottLara]

Thank you!!!