Generator Oil Question July 05, 2018, 07:31:17 pm Today was set aside for generator upkeep. Cleaned and dusted all outside and inside generator area. Changed oil - required 1.6 quarts. (got to love em) Question what happens if you fill the generator was a tad more then 1.6 quarts? 1 Likes
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #1 – July 06, 2018, 12:06:02 am Make it a very small tad. Too much oil can harm the seals and damage to the engine.
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #2 – July 06, 2018, 02:21:26 am Adding oil to the generator can be tricky when pouring from the oil bottle and through a funnel. I purchased a pump designed to prevent this scenario. Now I can add just a little at a time and not risk overfilling the generator with oil. Works great and simple to use.Kent 3 Likes
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #3 – July 06, 2018, 09:09:22 am Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - July 06, 2018, 02:21:26 amAdding oil to the generator can be tricky when pouring from the oil bottle and through a funnel. I purchased a pump designed to prevent this scenario. Now I can add just a little at a time and not risk overfilling the generator with oil. Works great and simple to use.KentThank you -- next on the list of stuff to get.
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #5 – July 06, 2018, 11:06:19 am Great idea Kent, I have been thinking about changing my Gen oil soon, on my list of to do items. I have one of those oil quart pumps, now if I could only remember where I put it? Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #6 – July 06, 2018, 11:15:50 am Quote from: Kent Heckethorn - July 06, 2018, 02:21:26 amAdding oil to the generator can be tricky when pouring from the oil bottle and through a funnel. I purchased a pump designed to prevent this scenario. Now I can add just a little at a time and not risk overfilling the generator with oil. Works great and simple to use.KentThis sounds like a good idea. One question, can you actually put the hose in a full bottle of oil without it overflowing?Jim
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #7 – July 06, 2018, 11:42:57 am Jim,The Amazon photo shows a long tube for insertion, however the actual product has a non-flexible tube that easily goes into the new oil bottle without issue. Pics included.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #8 – July 06, 2018, 11:45:01 am Here is what the manufacturer has to say:QuoteOverfilling may cause foaming and engine shutdown.QuoteQ: When I’m checking my oil, does the dipstick need to be screwed in all the way?A: In order to get the correct oil level reading, the dipstick must be screwed in completely on all models with a screw-type dipstick, except for the Onan RV QG 2800/2500 model; it sits on top of the fill tube. Make sure the vehicle is level when checking oil level.Please see Cummins RV Generator Handbook here. I tried to attach as a PDF but it was 9,690 KB and this forum only permits 8,096 KB files.
Re: Generator Oil Question Reply #9 – July 06, 2018, 12:57:51 pm I have used those quart pumps to pump all sorts of liquids and have not had an overflow problem with new quarts being to full. Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB
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