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Using thicker oil
Ok, thanks for the consolidated history. Regarding the shut-down event, it sounds more like coincidence than anything. There is Zero possibility that you opening the door to check the temp could have caused the temperature to rise enough to cause additional oil pressure loss. Since the pressure...- Ray70
- Post #45
- Forum: Generators
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Using thicker oil
Lets recap to make sure we're all on the same page. If I'm reading correctly you changed out your 7 year oil with fresh 15-40 and some STP treatment? This raised oil pressure slightly, up to about 25 psi. when hot. You sent off a sample of the y year old oil and it came back low viscosity...- Ray70
- Post #43
- Forum: Generators
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Using thicker oil
With the bodywork straightened, now you can get the "normal" amount of oil drained out... not all of it by any means! The design of the drain line will leave well over 1/2qt. of old oil in the bottom of the block, probably closer to a 3/4qt. Tipping the gen towards the drain line can help some...- Ray70
- Post #34
- Forum: Generators